Carbondale Reporter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carbondale Planning Commission discusses Downtown Master Plan

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

Carbondale Police Pension Board reviews disability-benefits case

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

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

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.

Former state university employee Hoyland paid in $3K to pension fund, could collect $150K in retirement

Former state university employee Julia Hoyland, who retired in July 2016, saved $2,699 toward a pension over 1 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Smith paid in $167K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $4M in retirement

Former state school employee Jackie Smith, who retired in July 2016, saved $166,833 toward a pension over 38 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee White paid in $233K to pension fund, could collect $4.74M in retirement

Former state university employee Lyle White, who retired in July 2016, saved $232,889 toward a pension over 32 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Kovach paid in $283K to pension fund, could collect $7.86M in retirement

Former state university employee Regina Kovach, who retired in July 2016, saved $283,117 toward a pension over 23 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Weichert paid in $120K to pension fund, could collect $1.93M in retirement

Former state university employee Julie Weichert, who retired in July 2016, saved $119,925 toward a pension over 19 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Walker paid in $35K to pension fund, could collect $501K in retirement