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News from August 2016

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Time for entrepreneurs to sign up for 2016 Metro East Start-Up Challenge

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 11, 2016

Regional entrepreneurs and startup owners can now prepare to pitch professional plans to an expert panel during Southern Illinois University (SIU) Edwardsville’s 2016 Metro East Start-Up Challenge (MESC), a three-round business-plan competition scheduled to conclude in November.

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Carbondale District 165 Board sets school fees, cafeteria prices

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 11, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board set school fees and cafeteria prices for the 2016-2017 school year.

Carbondale Public Library Board discusses options for wall in disrepair

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 11, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees discussed options on what to do about the deteriorating south wall of the Brush annex building.

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Monday is Senior Day at Illinois State Fair

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 11, 2016

Seniors 60 and over get free admission to Springfield's Illinois State Fair for Senior Day, with indoor activities sponsored by the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA).

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Carbondale Library Board discusses how library can reduce violence

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 11, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Carbondale Public Library Board discussed how the library can help reduce community violence.

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Illinois Disadvantaged Youth Task Force reports findings to Workforce Innovation Board

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 11, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's Workforce Innovation Board heard a presentation by the Illinois Disadvantaged Youth Task Force on its findings and recommendations.

Dental Policy Review Committee discusses hospital-paperwork confusion

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 11, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services' (HFS) Dental Policy Review Committee discussed  efforts to reduce hospital confusion when dealing with managed-care paperwork submitted for dental procedures.

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Employment Security Board updated on benefit-overpayment reduction efforts

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 11, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Employment Security's Advisory Board was updated on efforts to reduce benefit overpayments.

PIPP committee aims to narrow gap between funding, demand for aid

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 11, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP) Steering Committee discussed ways to narrow the gap between demand for PIPP aid and available funding.

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Herrin City Council approves addendum to public works contract

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 10, 2016

Herrin City Council approves addendum to public works contract at recent meeting.

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Carbondale City Council to consider several street-closure requests

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 9, 2016

The Carbondale City Council will consider street-closure requests for several upcoming special events at its next meeting 7 p.m. today.

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Carbondale High School District 165 Board discusses personnel issues

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 9, 2016

At a recent special meeting, the Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board approved resignations and dealt with other personnel matters.

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Carbondale to consider allowing alcohol sales in convenience stores

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 9, 2016

The Carbondale City Council will consider a measure to allow alcohol sales in convenience stores at its next meeting 7 p.m. today in City Council Chambers, Room 108, Carbondale Civic Center, 200 S. Illinois Ave.

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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.

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Southern Illinois Miners improving on winning ways

By Brent Zell | Aug 8, 2016

The Southern Illinois Miners are continuing their upward trend this summer.

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SIUE sociology professor says world must embrace sustainability

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 5, 2016

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) will soon bid farewell to Connie Frey Spurlock, whose sustainability fellowship officially concludes Aug. 15, but the sociology and criminal justice professor has plans to continue forging her unique multi-disciplinary work.

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SIUC needs volunteers to help students move into dorms

By Keri Carbaugh | Aug 5, 2016

Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) is looking for more volunteers for this month’s student move-in process Aug. 18-20. Community volunteers will help SIUC faculty and staff move new and returning students into their dorms.

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SIUC team discovers new species of frog in Amazon rain forest

By Keri Carbaugh | Aug 5, 2016

A team from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) recently came back from the Amazon rain forest with news of the discovery of a new species of rain frog. The new species, called Pristimantis pluvialis, is the result of years of searching, often by headlamp and on foot, by the SIUC team.

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.

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Illinois State Police celebrate CALEA accreditation extension

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 5, 2016

Illinois State Police (ISP) leaders earned re-accreditation from the state’s esteemed Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) at a recent  industry event in Baltimore, a status that recognizes their continuing high standards and quality public service.