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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

News from July 2016

Herrin City Council agrees to pay EPA fine related to landfill closure

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 29, 2016

Herrin City Council agrees to pay EPA fine related to landfill closure during recent meeting.

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DeSoto trustees target properties that violate weed ordinance

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 28, 2016

At a recent meeting, DeSoto Village Board members planned inspection trips around the village to list properties that are in violation of the village's weed ordinance.

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Jackson Zoning Exploration Subcommittee considers traveling around county

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 28, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Zoning Exploration Subcommittee discussed a proposal to hold meetings at various sites throughout the county to give residents better access to the subcommittee and its activities.

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Jackson Real Property Committee advances subdivision plan

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 28, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Real Property Committee approved a preliminary plan for the Cabin Live subdivision.

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Carbondale City Council discusses traffic, parking-lot safety

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 28, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale City Council discussed traffic safety in northeast Carbondale, as well as parking-lot safety throughout the city.

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Jackson County Human Resources Subcommittee reviews handbook

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 26, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Human Resources Subcommittee reviewed its CIRMA Handbook.

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Carbondale Human Relations Commission holds retreat

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 26, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Human Relations Commission held a retreat to discuss the commission's history and direction for the future.

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Jackson County Administration Committee to get health plan overview

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 26, 2016

The Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee will get a health insurance plan overview at its next meeting 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the Jackson County Courthouse.

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Jackson County Board to certify election judges

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 26, 2016

The Jackson County Board will certify election judges at its next meeting 5 p.m. Thursday at the Jackson County Courthouse.

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Jackson Cable TV Commission to consider franchise-renewal bid

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 26, 2016

The Jackson County Cable TV Commission will consider a franchise-renewal request at its next meeting 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Jackson County Courthouse.

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John A. Logan College among Illinois schools downgraded by Moody's

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 26, 2016

John A. Logan College in Carterville was recently downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service along with 14 other Illinois institutions of higher learning, slipping from an A1 to an A2 ranking by the standard-bearing credit agency.

Jackson County finance and Administration Committee Minutes

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 26, 2016

Jackson County finance and Administration Committee met Monday, July 11.The committee is in charge of reviewing matters related to fiscal control of the county; health, dental/vision, property, liability, workers compensation and unemployment coverage of the county; and policies related to labor relations and laws with regard to county employees.FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 5:00 PM JACKSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE Page 1 of 3 Call to Order Ms. Elizabeth Hunter called the m

Herrin City Council to consider rezoning request

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 25, 2016

Herrin City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, July 25.

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Carterville Water and Sewer Board approves payments, salary schedule

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 25, 2016

Carterville Water and Sewer Board approves payments, salary schedule at recent meeting.

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Carterville City Council holds special meeting

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 24, 2016

Carterville City Council held a special meeting to review a construction request.

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Illinois Adoption Advisory Council discusses Therapeutic Foster Homes program

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 23, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Adoption Advisory Council discussed its Therapeutic Foster Homes pilot program.

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Children and Family Services Advisory Council discusses missing youths

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' Advisory Council discussed residential utilization, missing youths and other issues.

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Children and Family Services takes steps to amend its constitution

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services created a committee to identify which parts of the agency's constitution should be amended.

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Illinois think tank: Use workers' comp reform, not tax breaks, to lure businesses

By Kerry Goff | Jul 22, 2016

The Illinois Policy Institute recently proposed alternative solutions to attract more businesses to the state while also trying to alleviate higher taxes for its citizens.

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Carbondale City Council considers allowing alcohol sales at farmers markets

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale City Council considered an ordinance that would allow the sale of locally produced alcoholic beverages at farmers' markets.