Plan to close seven state facilities averted in 2010 deal
Gov. Pat Quinn proposed closing seven facilities including Illinois Youth Center Murphysboro and Chester Mental Health Center risking nearly 2,000 layoffs. By Oct 27 the forecast panel opposed four closures. On Nov 28 a deal was struck days before pink slips would be issued to workers at four sites, including Murphysboro.
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State workers to stay on job through June under budget deal
More than 1,900 state workers at seven facilities will remain employed through at least next June after a $273 million deal. The House and Senate approved flexible budget moves to avert closures of Lincoln Correctional Center, Murphysboro youth prison, Chester Mental Health Center, and four other sites, restoring funds for mental health, drug abuse programs, and county burial costs. Senator Dave Luechtefeld praised the outcome but warned downsizing may continue.
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Illinois youths centers saved in last minute deal
Local leaders celebrate a late agreement between Gov Pat Quinn and the Illinois Legislature to keep open the Illinois Youth Center in Murphysboro and Chester Mental Health Center, preserving about 600 jobs. Murphysboro mayor Ron Williams calls the outcome welcome but notes ongoing budget concerns for next year.
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Herrin High to honor crash victim with safety event
At Herrin High School a 9 am December 13 event organizes Operation Teen Safe Driving to teach seatbelt use and road safety while remembering 14 year old Madison Stone and her mother Nicole Charles. The gathering includes a moment of silence and a student created PSA on distracted driving.
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First Snowfall Hits Parts of Southern Illinois
A low pressure system brought the first snowfall of the year to several Southern Illinois counties. Light snow Monday night into Tuesday morning caused scattered issues including two accidents on Illinois 127 near Alto Pass in Union County and several cars sliding off in Jackson County. Massac County reported snow falling but not accumulating or causing accidents. Williamson County deputies noted slick roads in the southeast with about 10 accidents, none major and no serious injuries.
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Winter driving safety gear checklist and snow day scene
Trooper David Sneed of Illinois State Police District 13 urges winter readiness with a survival gear list for vehicles including ice scraper, jumper cables, blankets and fire extinguisher. In Goreville, Devin Draves and his father Justin enjoy a snowball fight as schools close due to heavy snowfall.
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Illinois State Police District 13
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Goreville
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