Occupy Carbondale supporters set up tents
A tent city outside Quigley Hall at SIU Carbondale hosts 10 to 12 participants as they march to campus spots shouting We are the 99 per cent while SIU efforts seek dialogue on corporate influence. supporters hold twice daily general assemblies and stay overnight in solidarity with faculty and unions Kazandra Schellenger traveled to New York City for Liberty Square actions.
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Universities cope with chronic late-state payments
Nine public universities in Illinois face more than a half billion dollars owed by the state, a backlog that raises tuition, prompts spending cuts, expands class sizes, and forces wary reserve management. The University of Illinois, reliant on diverse revenue, bears the impact as late payments ripple through research funding and programs. Other schools report staffing cuts and postponed renovations while maintaining current bills. If reserves run dry, officials warn, financial trouble deepens.
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Illinois owes universities millions in unpaid bills
As of September 8, Illinois owed state universities a total of about 529.38 million dollars. The University of Illinois led with 305.98 million, followed by Southern Illinois University at 80.81 million and Northern Illinois University at 45.61 million. Illinois State University 37.37 million, Western Illinois University 25.49 million, Eastern Illinois University 20.88 million. Chicago State University 16.11 million, Governors State University 14.96 million, and Northeastern Illinois University 6.01 million. Source: Illinois comptroller's office.
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Unpaid SIU Bills Hit Carbondale Amid $75 Million Shortfall
SIU Carbondale faces about 75 million in state reimbursement delays for fiscal years 2011 and 2012, part of nearly 100 million owed to the SIU system. Chancellor Rita Cheng cites 2 percent budget cuts, furlough days, and 280 vacant positions as cash pressures on payroll and vendors.
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Evansville Ford Center aims to draw regionwide crowds
The $127 million Ford Center in downtown Evansville is billed as a regional entertainment and sports hub. Officials say it should pull visitors from Southern Illinois and neighboring states, with a November 11 grand opening featuring Reba McEntire and a November 9 Bob Seger show. Mayor Weinzapfel says the venue will attract people from St Louis, Nashville, Louisville and Indianapolis, replacing the older Roberts Stadium.
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