Gov Quinn pact aims to avert 1900 state layoffs
Gov Pat Quinn reaches a $273 million agreement with House and Senate leaders to keep seven state facilities open and prevent pink slips for more than 1,900 workers. The deal would keep Logan Correctional Center, Murphysboro Youth Prison, Chester Mental Health Center and four others operating for the current fiscal year, pending final legislative approval.
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STAR bond developers enlist help in Marion project
The STAR bond project in Marion has enlisted another development company to move the project forward. The collaboration aims to accelerate site work, financing, and potential approvals as outlined on page 3A of the STAR BOND section.
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Five injured in head on collision near Reed Station Road
A head on crash on Reed Station Road near Illinois 13 east of Carbondale injured five people when a 2003 Pontiac driven by Ceasar Anacleto veered into oncoming traffic and struck a 2006 Chrysler minivan driven by Amy Welling. Anacleto was cited for no valid license and uninsured vehicle. Firefighters extinguished a vehicle fire.
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SIU Maintains APR Standing Despite Reduced Staff
SIU Carbondale, facing state budget cuts and a staffing shrink, has kept its Academic Progress Rate above penalties thresholds under Athletic Director Mario Moccia. The APR, calculated each semester, tallies retention and academic eligibility for athletes. examples show a team earning 959 in a term with 80 eligible and 163 of 170 points.
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Salukimani a SIU sports connect feature online
SABE thesouthern promotes Salukimani and SIU sports coverage including men s basketball and football with directions to the online hub www thesouthern com Salukimania and related academics note on page 3A
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JALC President Robert Mees to Retire in June
John A Logan College President Robert Mees will retire June 30 after a 45 year career in Southern Illinois education. A presidential search committee is appointed and will begin in December with hopes to name a successor by mid April. Mees will aid the search and then start a college readiness consulting business. He has led JALC since June 1 2000 after serving as vice president for instruction and as Carterville Unit 5 superintendent.
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