Governor unhappy pensions may wait
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn warns pension reform action is unlikely this fall and aims for a January vote after lawmakers’ rules change. Senate President Cullerton and House Speaker Madigan indicate the earliest practical passage is Jan 1, with disagreements over shifting employee pension costs to schools and potential property tax effects. Quinn plans a statewide push and meetings with legislative leaders but won't call new sessions until a workable plan exists. Associated Press.
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Springfield
Illinois
Pat Quinn
Quinn
Chicago
Senate
John Cullerton
Cullerton
Chicago Tribune
House
Michael Madigan
Downstate
Brooke Anderson
Associated Press
Jason Keyser
Carbondale Increases Parking Fines After Council Vote
Carbondale city council approved higher parking penalties by a 5-1 vote on September 1. Overtime fines rise to 7 dollars if paid within two days, 10 dollars within 3 to 13 days, and 12 dollars after 13 days. Senior permit climbs to 8 dollars yearly, handicap spot fine jumps to 250 dollars. Majors proposal to curb enforcement hours was not adopted.
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Carbondale
Joel Fritzler
Streuter Named Miss Apple Festival 2012
Sara Streuter of Murphysboro is crowned Miss Apple Festival 2012. A 2012 Murphysboro Township High School graduate and Southwestern Illinois College freshman, she aims for radiologic technology and radiation therapy degrees. Her sponsorship came from 17th Street Bar & Grill. She earned a CNA license in high school and interned at Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce and Southern Illinois Healthcare. Her family connection includes a Captain Applesauce portrayal, reflecting her love of the parade and town festival traditions.
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Sara Streuter
Jeff and
Becky Streuter
Murphysboro
Murphysboro Township
Southwestern Illinois College
Streuter
17Th Street Bar & Grill
Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce
Southern Illinois Healthcare
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Captain Applesauce
Rehab and Care levy seen ending after new facility opens
Jackson County officials expect to exit the Rehab and Care Center levy after a Carbondale facility opens and tax revenue covers incurred obligations. County board finance chair Bill Alstat said the levy should disappear once expenses are caught up, with the change likely occurring after his tenure. See Rehab and Care page 44.
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Jackson County
County Board’ Finance Committee
Carbondale
Bill Alstat
International enrollment surge at SIU reaches 293 students
In Carbondale the SIU Center for International Education reports 293 new international students, with staff reactions likened to serving a millionth customer. Despite visa delays in India, overall enrollment grows 16 percent for undergrads while grads rise marginally.
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Carbondale
Carla Coppi
SIU
Center For International Education
India
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