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Jackson County Finance Committee hears AFLAC presentation

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 9, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee heard a presentation from insurer AFLAC.

Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council discusses parent-survey results

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 5, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council discussed the results of a recent foster-parent survey.

Illinois Fire Commission discusses Certification Committee applications

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 4, 2016

At a recent meeting, the State Fire Marshal's Illinois Fire Advisory Commission discussed State Certification Advisory Committee applications.

DeSoto Village Board orders property owner to prune overgrown trees

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 4, 2016

At a recent meeting, the DeSoto Village Board gave the owner of 115 S. Ash St. 30 days to prune the property's trees so that they no longer pose a threat to neighboring properties, or else the city will take legal action.

Illinois DCFS Institutional Review Board OKs new meeting call-in rule for members

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 4, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' Institutional Review Board approved a new call-in rule for meetings when members can't attend physically, to assure compliance with the Open Meetings Act.

Illinois DCEO Enterprise Zone Board discusses pending applications

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 4, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's (DCEO) Enterprise Zone Board discussed pending Enterprise Zone applications.

Illinois Medicaid Committee to discuss mental health/drug-abuse disorder parity rules

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 4, 2016

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services' Medicaid Advisory Committee will discuss mental health/drug-abuse disorder parity rules at its next meeting 10 a.m. Friday at the James R. Thompson Center, second floor, Room 2025, 100 W. Randolph St., in Chicago.

State Fair Advisory Board discusses profit projections for this year

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 4, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois State Fair Advisory Board discussed attendance and profit projections for this year's fair.

Illinois DCFS Institutional Review Board hears crib-death presentation

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 4, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' (DCFS) Institutional Review Board heard a presentation on preventing sleep-related infant deaths.

Illinois Interagency Committee on Pesticides discusses EPA regulations

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 4, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Interagency Committee on Pesticides discussed EPA regulations.

Carbondale Planning Commission discusses Downtown Master Plan

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 3, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Planning Commission discussed the Downtown Master Plan.

Carbondale Police Pension Board reviews disability-benefits case

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 3, 2016

At a recent special meeting, the Carbondale Police Pension Board held an annual review of a disability-benefits case.

Jackson County Cable TV Commission considers renewing Zito Media contract

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 3, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Cable TV Commission considered a request from phone, cable and Internet service provider Zito Media to renew its contract with the county.

Jackson Zoning Exploration Subcommittee hears Growth Alliance presentation

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 3, 2016

The Jackson County Zoning Exploration Subcommittee will hear a presentation on the Jackson Growth Alliance at its next meeting 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Jackson County Courthouse.

Makanda trustees expected to create Playground Committee

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

The Makanda Board of Trustees is expected to create a Playground Committee at its next meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday at Village Hall, 244 Makanda Road.

Carbondale High School District 165 Board discusses 2017 graduation ceremony

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 1, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board discussed the 2017 graduation ceremony.

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.

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.

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.