New armory planned for Mount Vernon in 2010
State officials prepare to open bids in December for an 83,000 square foot Armed Forces Reserve Center near Mount Vernon on 23 acres west of Interstate 57. The federally funded project, costing about 27 million dollars, will merge reserve centers from Centralia and Fairfield with Mount Vernon and Salem National Guard units.
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Illinois Works plan funds SIUC expansion and area districts
Illinois state officials and SIU Carbondale leaders pushed the Illinois Works capital plan to fund major projects at SIUC and three area school districts Du Quoin Benton and Johnston City. The bill also allocates 25 000 for Harrisburg water upgrades 4 500 000 for Choate Center renovations and 43.8 million for a new Transportation Education Center at SIUC expected to consolidate Automotive Technology and Aviation programs at the Southern Illinois Airport creating 250 to 300 construction jobs.
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Southern Illinois
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SIU Urbana Carbondale funding boosts Morris Library and medicine center
The plan adds 21.8 million to finish Morris Library expansion and 10 million for a Springfield patient safety center tied to medical training. Funding for the Carterville auto center remains limited by a 70 year old building while 60 qualified students were turned away this fall. SIU President Glenn Poshard says optimism for House approval persists as supporters lobby. Other speakers included Jan Grimes, Lucy Sloan, and SIUC student Jennifer Arteaga.
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Lucy Sloan
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Jennifer Arteaga
Poshard Works To Finalize Dissertations Corrections
SIU President Glenn Poshard is revising his 1984 dissertation The Provisions for Gifted Children Education from 1977 through 1983 in Twenty-Two Southern Illinois Counties. Spokesman Michael Ruiz says completion is aimed for in two to three weeks after guidance from the Faculty Review Committee.
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Laws aim to take trick out of trick or treating
Illinois police and corrections officials warn Halloween safety by checking registered sex offenders on probation. Master Sgt Stan Diggs says ISP District 13 in Du Quoin works with IDOC to prevent offenders from participating or decorating homes to lure children. A January 2007 law prohibits any display or action that could imply candy under probation rules.
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Judge criticizes U S Attorney office in Heath case recusal
Judge J Phil Gilbert condemned the Southern District of Illinois prosecutors during a motion hearing in U S A versus Katie R Heath. Randy Massey declined comment citing ethics rules as Heath, 27, of Eldorado, faced federal meth charges after parole from state custody in January 2006.
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