I am happy to report that Governor’s Quinn veto of House Bill 3796, which amends the Freedom of Information Act, has been overridden. This past Wednesday, November 19, the Illinois House of Representatives voted 76-36 in favor of overriding the veto. The legislation now goes to the Illinois Senate, in which a three-fifths majority is…
Day: November 21, 2014
Arlis Dittmer Retires
Arlis Dittmer has retired from the Blessing Health Professions Library in Quincy, Illinois after 26 years of service. Arlis has been a very active member of HSLI, serving as both Secretary and President. She was the recipient of the 1998-99 Presidential Award Winner for her service on the HSLI Conference Committee. Arlis served on both the…
Beth Robb Retires
Beth Robb retired in October, 2014 from Presence Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL. Beth joined the Presence in 2004 and served as the Manager of Library Services and Institutional Review Board Coordinator. Before coming to St. Francis, Beth served as an Outreach Coordinator and DOCLINE coordinator for the NN/LM. Working with Joyce Pallinger, Beth…