SIUC enrollment to drop may cut over $1 million in funding
SIUC officials expect the 10th day enrollment report to show a fall 2006 headcount decline from 2005, risking more than $1 million in funding. Provost John Dunn cites stagnant numbers since 1996 and targets about 23,000 students by 2010 with intensified marketing to boost recruitment and retention.
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Carbondale
Southern Ilinois University
SIUC
John Dunn
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Dunn
Illinois House Republicans release veterans report
State Rep. Mike Bost announces findings of a six member Veterans Task Force after nine hearings across Illinois. He says funding protection is needed as young veterans face job struggles and nearly 800 older veterans wait for care. The report notes $700,000 raided from veteran funds and $5.4 million swept from four state veterans homes, with $287,408 diverted in 2006 and $401,600 planned for 2007. The group urges continued focus on veterans services.
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Mike Bost
Illinois House
Republican House
Illinois
Bost
R-Murphysboro
Iraq
Illinois Veterans’ Rehabilitation Fund
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Hurley's Show Bar in Johnston City Faces License Doubt
Williamson County deputies shut Hurley's Show Bar after a bar check found nude male dancers and pornographic material on screen. Owner Dave Hurley cited for liquor violations as the license is suspended. Mayor Rich Carter notes limited city regulation beyond jurisdiction.
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Hurley
Williamson County Sheriff's Deputies
Dave Hurley
Williamson County
Robert Barnett
Cundiff
Rich Carter
Williamson County tourism director removed from post
Bo Emery, who took the Williamson County Tourism Bureau post in April 2005, has been dismissed. Jeannette Sollami, a 14 year board member, serves as interim director and will act as executive director until a replacement is named. A classified ad has begun seeking a new executive director. The tourism board plans a brief interim period of uncertainty.
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Southern Illinoisan
Williamson County Tourism Bureau
Emery
Marion
Bo Emery
Jeannette Sollami
Tourism Board
Sollami
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