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Carbondale Police Pension Board updated on pending state legislation

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Police Pension Board heard a presentation on pending pension legislation in the General Assembly.

Jackson Executive Committee discusses Building Commission plan

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Executive Committee discussed a plan to create a Public Building Commission.

DeSoto OKs contract with Township Fire Protection District

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 17, 2016

At a recent meeting, the DeSoto Board of Trustees approved a one-year contract with the De Soto Township Fire Protection District for services.

Carbondale Preservation Commission to hear committee reports

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 17, 2016

The Carbondale Preservation Commission will hear committee reports at its next meeting 7 p.m. Monday in Room 103 in the City Hall/Civic Center, 200 S. Illinois Ave.

Bradley Public Works Committee to be updated on projects

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 17, 2016

The Bradley Public Works and Parks Committee will get updates on the MFT, Summerville and CSL sewer projects at its next meeting 5:15 p.m. Monday in the Council Chambers at Village Hall, 147 S. Michigan Ave.

Carbondale Preservation Commission discusses Downtown Master Plan

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 17, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Preservation Commission discussed the Downtown Master Plan's designated sites for preservation.

Bradley Police Pension Fund Board updated on investment-consultant search

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 17, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Bradley Police Pension Fund Board reviewed the progress of its search for an investment consultant.

Jackson County Administration Committee discusses union's ambulance complaints

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 15, 2016

At a recent meeting, in closed session, the Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee discussed complaints over ambulances submitted by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

Jackson County considers creating Public Building Commission

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 15, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Executive Committee considered a resolution to create a Jackson County Public Building Commission.

Bradley Insurance and Finance Committee holds policy discussions

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 14, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Bradley Insurance and Finance Committee conducted policy discussions.

Carbondale Police Pension Board changes fund's rules

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 13, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Police Pension Board approves changes to the pension fund's rules.

Elverado CUSD No. 196 Board discusses labor union's report

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 13, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Elverado Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 196 Board discussed the Laborers’ Local 773 Report.

Murphysboro City Council set to OK annual Prevailing Wage Ordinance

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 13, 2016

The Murphysboro City Council is expected to approve the annual Prevailing Wage Ordinance at its next meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday in Council Chambers at City Hall, 202 N. 11th St.

Carbondale Fire, Police Commissioners Board's disciplinary power discussed

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 13, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Board of Fire and Police Commissioners discussed possible changes to the city code concerning the board's authority in disciplining employees.

Activist group calls for Mautino to resign after he takes the Fifth in probe

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 13, 2016

SPRINGFIELD -- The Edgar County Watchdogs is calling for Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino to resign after he pled the Fifth to avoid incriminating himself in an investigation by the Illinois State Board of Elections last week.