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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 2011
Page
1
Sheena reflects on Tony La Russa’s 16 year tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals, his AL style of play, and the abrupt retirement announcement that ends his era. The writer notes mixed feelings about La Russa’s approach and TV press conferences before acknowledging the unexpected news.
Labor and management by SIU Carbondale face a looming Thursday strike date as four unions threaten to strike if no tentative agreement is reached. Negotiators meet regularly as unions, led by Faculty Association and Graduate Assistants United, push to resolve the impasse before it escalates. Rod Sievers notes talks have intensified while aiming to protect students’ interests.
The Illinois State Board of Education released the 2011 State Report Cards showing some improvements yet many districts again fail to meet federal standards. De Soto Grade School reported adequate yearly progress with an 8 percent rise in reading and mathematics praised by Superintendent Brad Hall. Overall about 85 percent of students met or exceeded standards while most regional districts did not.
A Southern Illinois and delta states delegation travels to Washington today to press Congress and President Obama on job creation and spending priorities. The Delta Grassroots Caucus includes 12 lawmakers along with Obama officials and regional grassroots leaders from SIU Shawnee Community College and eight-state area. During the Delta Initiative November 1 to 3, they urge an end to Washington dysfunction.
Union County authorities probe the death of 58 year old Jeffery D. Emrick found outside a residence at 100 State Pond Road near Jonesboro. Deputies say the death appears accidental but investigations continue with the sheriff's department the Illinois State Police the state fire marshal the county coroner and the state's attorney's office.
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