SIU Senate drafts Poshard plagiarism resolutions
The SIU Carbondale Faculty Senate plans to vote Tuesday on two plagiarism related resolutions. One urges a blue ribbon panel largely of senior faculty to evaluate charges against President Glenn Poshard and report findings to the board. The other seeks to censure AFEC, an anonymous group accusing SIU of misconduct, for harming the universitys image.
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Senator says talks need a woman's touch
Senate Majority Leader Debbie Halvorson accused male negotiators of stalling in the Illinois budget talks and argued a woman's touch could break the deadlock. She said compromise comes easier to women and named Gov. Blagojevich and leaders Madigan Watson Cross as participants in stalled talks over transportation funding, casino additions, and a Chicago bailout.
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Herrin girls recount attempted abduction near town
Two Herrin 13 year old girls described a man in a white car with tinted windows trying to lure them to a party near West Walnut Street. They fled across railroad tracks and sheltered briefly in a thrift store before returning home. The incident prompted mother Courtney Newsome and community concerns about stranger danger.
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Chasitee Ramsey
Newsome
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Goolsby
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Complex surgeries halted at Marion VA Medical Center
The Marion VA Medical Center paused complex surgeries including knee replacements and GI procedures following a quality review by the Veterans Affairs National Surgical Quality Review Team. Spokeswoman Rebecca Shinneman said the halt allows a thorough assessment of staff, staffing levels, and support activities, with plans to resume once safety and care quality are ensured.
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Cascade of Colors balloon show returns to Southern Illinois Airport
After an eight year break the Cascade of Colors hot air balloon event comes to Southern Illinois Airport tonight through Saturday. About 22 balloons will illuminate race and perform feats with a possible 10 000 attendees if weather cooperates. Organizers plan four races with a 7500 purse and a ring grab competition.
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Southern Illinois
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