CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Thousands of employees are on edge after hearing news they might not get a paycheck later this month. They work for Southern Illinois University, which is one of the region's largest employers.
The problem started in October, when the state fell behind on its payments to SIU. University leaders say they can't make anymore cuts and need $16 million in back payments with in a weeks time or they won't meet payroll at the end of Dec. This next week will determine if SIU will continue to operate smoothly or face very real and difficult cuts that will affect not only the employees, but the economy in the region ....
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The problem started in October, when the state fell behind on its payments to SIU. University leaders say they can't make anymore cuts and need $16 million in back payments with in a weeks time or they won't meet payroll at the end of Dec. This next week will determine if SIU will continue to operate smoothly or face very real and difficult cuts that will affect not only the employees, but the economy in the region ....
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http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local/79012672.html
