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Friday, January 17, 2020

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Rep. Bryant gives SIU's new admissions policy high praise

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Illinois state Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) recently voiced her support for Southern Illinois University at Carbondale officials' plans to eliminate standardized test scores from the school's admissions requirements.

From Southern Illinois News

Rep. Windhorst lauds SIU's decision to eliminate SAT, ACT scores from admissions requirements

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Freshmen Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Shelbyville) is applauding Southern Illinois University at Carbondale’s decision to do away with ACT and SAT scores as part of the student-admissions process.

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Winthrop's Mahony named Southern Illinois University's new president

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 6, 2019

The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees has approved Daniel F. Mahony as the school’s new president, effective March 1, 2020.

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Rep. Windhorst speaks out in support of bill that would allow student-athletes to be compensated

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has a simple philosophy when it comes to the issue of whether or not National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) student-athletes should be allowed to profit from the use of their image or likeness.

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Marion student named to schools task force on gender-identity equality

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2019

Tre Graham, a high school student, was appointed to the Affirming and Inclusive Schools Task Force by Gov. JB Pritzker this week.

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Carbondale resident named to schools task force on gender-identity equality

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2019

Benton Goff, a recent high school graduate, was appointed to the Affirming and Inclusive Schools Task Force by Gov. JB Pritzker this week.

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Negotiations stall as teachers reach stalemate over contracts in Carbondale, Murphysboro

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 16, 2019

The Murphysboro Education Association (MEA) could walk out on strike as early as Sept. 25 after submitting the group’s last contract proposal to the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board (ILLRB) earlier this month.

From Prairie State Wire

State spending 36 percent of money allocated for education on pension costs

By Colin Froment | 5 months ago

Illinois Policy recently released a new study detailing how pension costs are negatively impacting budgets throughout the state’s school districts.

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Jackson County Republican Party chairman calls for investigation into financial aid scam

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 16, 2019

Chris Grissom doesn’t mince words about where he stands on the growing trend of parents in Illinois giving up custody of their children in order to get need-based college financial aid for them.

From North Egypt News

Rep. Bryant upset over reports of cheating the financial aid system

By Colin Froment | 6 months ago

A number of news reports emerged on July 27 detailing a possible extended abuse of the state and federal student financial aid systems. State Representative Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) released a statement on her website expressing her dissatisfaction with these reports.

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OEIG report: Former SIU president Dunn mismanaged hires of chancellor’s family members

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 22, 2019

A new Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG) report finds that former Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (SIUC) President Dr. Randy Dunn “improperly negotiated” several hires during his tenure as well as violated certain established hiring procedures.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Williamson County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 16, 2019

There were 125 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Williamson County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Carbondale Reporter.

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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Jackson County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 15, 2019

There were 63 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Jackson County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Carbondale Reporter.

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Former state university employee Porter paid in $102K to pension fund, could collect $1.37M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 28, 2019

Former state university employee Everett Porter, who retired in April 2019, saved $101,752 toward a pension over 11 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Clover paid in $44K to pension fund, could collect $563K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 27, 2019

Former state university employee Elizabeth Clover, who retired in April 2019, saved $43,545 toward a pension over 20 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Rowland paid in $53K to pension fund, could collect $969K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 26, 2019

Former state university employee Karen Rowland, who retired in April 2019, saved $52,639 toward a pension over 23 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Neff paid in $56K to pension fund, could collect $1.11M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2019

Former state university employee Benjamin Neff, who retired in April 2019, saved $55,807 toward a pension over 31 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Suarez paid in $177K to pension fund, could collect $3.44M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 24, 2019

Former state university employee Michelle Suarez, who retired in April 2019, saved $177,189 toward a pension over 33 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Carpenter paid in $13K to pension fund, could collect $521K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2019

Former state university employee Tina Carpenter, who retired in April 2019, saved $12,727 toward a pension over 9 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Mutchek paid in $26K to pension fund, could collect $884K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2019

Former state university employee John Mutchek, who retired in April 2019, saved $25,535 toward a pension over 6 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.