Sugary drink tax proposal resurfaces in Illinois debate
A Cook County health study estimates Illinoisans would drink 6.6 billion 12 ounce cans of sugar beverages in 2011, suggesting a 2 cent per ounce tax could raise about 1.4 billion for state coffers while funding obesity prevention. The report notes higher costs for low income consumers and potential health savings.
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SIU Strikers Rally Support for Faculty Demands
Faculty, students and community picketed SIU Carbondale to press for transparency and accountability amid contract talks. Proposals from the Faculty Association would forgo raises, tie pay to university revenue, and include furloughs with wage restitution or third party arbitration. Professor Jyotsna Kapur linked protests to antiwar stance and town-gown tensions.
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Bargaining Talks Resume With Federal Mediator
Faculty Association spokesman Dave Johnson says members are encouraged by the administration’s invitation to return to bargaining. He notes hope for a positive outcome, a return to normal campus operations, and relief once teachers can resume classes. The union aims for a fruitful contract and will persist to reach an acceptable agreement.
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