Quinn Opens Budget Battle to Close Illinois State Facilities
Governor Pat Quinn unveils a plan to close Logan Correctional Center Murphysboro Youth Prison Chester Mental Health Dixon Developmental Center and other state facilities affecting nearly 2 000 workers to close a budget gap. He warns money must be reallocated by lawmakers in October to avert layoffs and closures.
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Springfield
Pat Quinn
Illinois
Chicago Democrat
Logan Correctional Center
Lincoln
Murphysboro
Chester
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Chester Murphysboro facilities threatened by closure
A proposed closing of the Illinois Youth Center in Murphysboro would cost more than 110 employees and relocate about 75 juveniles. Mayor Ron Williams warned Thursday the move would also harm the Murphysboro community.
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Illinois Youth Center
Murphysboro
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Fire Chief recounts 9 11 morning in Arbondale Township
Fire Chief Michael Bilderback on duty Sept 11 2001 watched news as planes struck the Twin Towers in New York. He recalls the shock and empathy for firefighters in one of the nation's largest rescue efforts, noting his 12 hour shift and initial disbelief at the events.
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New York
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Obama proposes $447 billion jobs plan with tax cuts
President Obama unveiled a $447 billion jobs plan aimed at quickly boosting the economy through tax relief and new infrastructure spending. He spoke before a joint session of Congress urging passage, while lawmakers like Rep. Costello voiced support for enhanced roads bridges and ports investments.
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Washington
Barack Obama
Congress
Joe Biden
House
John Boehner
Illinois
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