SIU Works With FBI On Two Threats This Week
The university evacuated Brush Towers around 1 p.m. Thursday after warnings of a possible bomb. Bomb-sniffing dogs cleared the buildings and students returned by 1 a.m. Friday. Chancellor Rita Cheng praised staff and students while noting ongoing vigilance.
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Illinois pension reform pressure grows over TRS rate move
The TRS board cut the rate of return to 8 percent from 8.5 percent raising unfunded liability to 57.6 percent and signaling about 290 million more pension costs for the 2014 fiscal year. Gov. Quinn backs comprehensive reform as Democrats urge local districts to share teacher pension costs, while Republicans oppose shifting costs to schools.
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Debaters clash over Ryan budget and party contrast
In a Thursday debate Enyart and Plummer spar over the Paul Ryan budget and endorsements while Bradshaw promotes Green perspectives as an alternative to the two major parties. Enyart accuses Plummer of endorsing the plan. Plummer denies and says Enyart distorts context. Bradshaw, 59, from Carbondale, and Enyart, 62, from Belleville, are noted as public figures. Plummer, 30, is a Fairview Heights businessman and Navy reservist.
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International rib cook off draws teams from four nations
The Murphysboro festival hosts a diverse field with teams from Missouri, Chicago, Dallas and even Germany. Wette notes Europe judges grilled side dishes, while Lost Grill at Customs and Clark Kent Super Smokers mark first appearances. Mills reports a record turnout of teams from 12 states and two countries, surpassing last year.
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Barbecue Teams Rally Amid Prize Money Celebration
Uti Verte TEAM GRILL placed lower by 14 as Customs counts. Mills praises the phenomenon around a 25th anniversary event offering 25,000 dollars in prizes. Codell and Rodriguez note meeting new friends as the best part, while Wette repeats the line about taking part rather than winning.
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Romney tax return shows 2011 payment near two million
Mitt Romney and wife reported 13.7 million in income for 2011 and paid 1.94 million in federal taxes, an effective rate of 14.1 percent. Most income came from investments, with holdings including overseas sources and funds in Switzerland Ireland Germany and the Cayman Islands. The Romney campaign provided a letter stating an average 20.2 percent rate over 20 years prior to 2010.
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