Legal roadblocks threaten closure plan for state facilities
Governor Pat Quinn faces possible lawsuits and legal hurdles as he seeks to close seven state facilities including mental health centers prisons and homes for the developmentally disabled. Opponents cite laws that could block the plan and a Chester facility designation as the state’s sole site for violent residents.
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Cardinals Bound for NLDS After Dominant 8-0 Win
The Cardinals clinched a playoff berth by tying for the NL wild card on the season's final day. Chris Carpenter struck out 11 as St. Louis routed the Astros 8-0, riding a 23-8 late run to secure home field for Game 1 in Philadelphia against the Phillies after Atlanta’s late collapse.
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Union backs strike mandate for SIU Carbondale faculty
At SIU Carbondale, about 220 of 250 dues paying members voted 92 percent in favor authorizing the departmental representative council to move toward a strike. President Randy Hughes notes turnout and result reflect a push for negotiations and a fair settlement amid Chancellor Rita Cheng's hope for progress without a strike.
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Rita Cheng
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SIU Unions Vote 92 Percent Back Strike Authorization
About 220 dues paying Faculty Association members voted Wednesday with 92 percent in favor of strike authorization. Chancellor Rita Cheng voiced disappointment and said the university will be ready for action if progress stalls. Hughes said the vote shows seriousness about a fair contract as other unions prepare to vote.
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Rehab and Care Center to wait for Medicaid payments
State officials confirm Jackson County Rehab and Care Center will not receive Medicaid funds before January unless it qualifies for expedited payments. Management says the center applied two months ago but did not meet standards. About 57 percent of patients this year qualified for Medicaid.
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Murphysboro
Jackson County
Wendy Wells
Murder suspects seek to suppress statements in Stephens case
In Perry County Court James Glazier 18 seeks to toss police statements as interviews deemed voluntary and proper. Co defendant Robbie Mueller 16 faces murder kidnapping and home invasion charges related to Sidnee Stephens's death. Carl Dane 19 already pleaded guilty and died in his jail cell before transfer to Menard.
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James Glazier
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Robbie Mueller
Stephens
Carl Dane
Menard Correctional Center
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