Illinois districts press for promised school repair funds
Illinois schools waiting since 2002 strive to obtain the $150 million approved for 24 districts including Johnston City 1, Du Quoin 300, and Benton 47. Gov Blagojevich signed the money, then cited paperwork problems, prompting lawmakers to seek legislation authorizing the funds amid rising construction costs and safety concerns. Districts cite competition with newer Iowa schools and escalating taxes as they await state payment.
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Springfield
Illinois
Johnston City
du Quoin
Benton
Rod Blagojevich
Northern Illinois
Hinckley
Southern Illinois
Blagojevich
Mike Bost
Murphysboro
Bost
Gary Kelly
Ray Bergles
Silvis
Quad Cities
Mississippi River
Bergles
Iowa
NCLB debate sparks concerns at local council meeting
At a city council session, residents including SIUC students voiced safety worries linked to an arrest near a nightclub. They pressed for dialogue and clear answers while officials said no formal complaint had been filed. The exchange touched on state standards under federal NCLB policies.
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Nets
Goff
Cairo
Emerson Elementary
Zoellick
NCLB
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
SIUC
Southern Illinois
Kevin Winstead
SIU
Jeff Doherty
Brad Cole
Do Ann
Time-limited offer for 43-coin Statehood quarters set
Hoarded by the public these Statehood quarters are vanishing from circulation and may never be minted again. New customers can buy a complete year set 1999 to 2006 for 15.95 with 77 percent savings and free home shipping. Includes five uncirculated 2004-2006 nickels free plus a illustrated catalog and a 15 day return option with cancel anytime. A 45 day money back guarantee and over sixty years of service accompany the deal.
Chicago bids to host 2016 Olympics in bid reveal
Chicago is the U S bid city for the 2016 Summer Games after the USOC formally submitted the bid to IOC president Rogge. Mayor Daley praised Chicago amid competition from Madrid Tokyo Rio de Janeiro and Prague as the IOC prepares aSept 14 applicant list and a January 14 questionnaire deadline.
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Chicago
U.S
International Olympic Committee
Rio de Janeiro
Tokyo
Madrid
U.S. Olympic Committee
IOC
Jacques Rogge
USOC
Los Angeles
Richard Daley
Prague
London
Mike Conley
World Sport
Jim Scherr
City Hall
Kroger to Close Carbondale Store After Lease Ends
Local 811 UFCW rep says 50 workers will be transferred elsewhere with 100 percent placement hoped. Kroger cites lease end and upcoming Wal Mart opening as factors. City and residents react, noting impact on area strip mall and nearby Kroger, First Southern Bank plans, and CVS question.
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United Food and Commercial Workers Union
Kroger
Hendrix
Farrell
Rucker
Illinois 13
Carbondale
Jeff Doherty
First Southern Bank
CVS
CVS Pharmacy
Wal-Mart
Schnuck’s
Poshard asks faculty input on dissertation plagiarism claim
Faculty Senate plans to gather opinions on a anonymous plagiarism accusation against Poshard who wrote a 1984 doctoral dissertation. He refutes the charge, will meet faculty boards, and sent a letter to education chair Brad Colwell requesting review and guidance to meet top academic standards. The senate will collect responses before a formal resolution.
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Poshard
Education
Brad Colwell
Colwell
Ilinois
Worrells
Marion council candidates eye vacant post with council experience
Marion officials discussed selecting a candidate for the open council seat citing needed experience and impartiality. The council also heard Rich and Company’s Robert Barnfield propose a wind farm feasibility study funded by the state with Barnfield handling the study and city phone costs only. The council tabled the request for more info and dedicated Hill project property as public use. Residents complained of nightly noise near Fozzard and Dewey streets. Police Commissioner Rix pledged increased patrols and action to address the issue.
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Butler
Robert Barnfield
Rich and Company
Marion
Barnfield
Sugar Creek
Joy Closser
N. Fozzard St
Sherry LaRue
W. Dewey St
Jay Rix
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MasterCard
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Amoun
Koid
Littleton Coin
Kroger Co
Citizens’ Group
Regina Farrell
Jessica Rucker
Msn.com
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Thesouthern.com
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