August, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Herrin City Council to discuss land transaction with Herrin Park District

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 22, 2016

Herrin City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22.

The Printing Plant celebrates new location with ribbon cutting, tour

By JoAnna Brown | Aug 22, 2016

The Printing Plant in Carbondale celebrated the business’s new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at the new site, 608 S. Illinois Ave., which is just across a parking lot from the business’s former location.

Second week of Olympics adds to Illinois medal count

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 22, 2016

It was another successful week for athletes from Illinois at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio, as our participants hit the medal stand in six different events.

City of Herrin City Council, July 25, 2016 Minutes

By Philip Gonzales | Aug 22, 2016

City of Herrin City Council met Monday, July 25.n/aMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF HERRIN COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERRIN, ILLINOIS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON JULY 25, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M.

Carbondale Preservation Commission to create Historical Park Subcommittee

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 19, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Preservation Commission voted to create a Historical Park Subcommittee.

Carbondale Sustainability Commission discusses uses for porous concrete

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 19, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Sustainability Commission discussed the use of porous concrete on driveways and sidewalks.

No Democrats yet to pledge to NoMoreMadigan

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

Mike Strick, Republican candidate for District 84 in the Illinois House of Representatives, recently asserted that his NoMoreMadigan pledge has been garnering some positive responses among voters and candidates these past few weeks.

Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board OKs alcohol sales at farmers markets

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 19, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board voted to allow farmers market liquor sales.

School districts' pension 'pickups' cost students and taxpayers

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

The practice of the "pickup" -- where school districts pay some, if not all, of teachers' contributions into their own retirement pensions -- could leave Illinois' educators, students and taxpayers high and dry.

Carbondale Planning Commission discusses Downtown Master Plan

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 18, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Planning Commission heard a presentation on the Downtown Master Plan and discussed several related issues.

Carbondale Elementary School District 95 Board OKs administrative pay hike

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 18, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Elementary School District 95 Board approved an administrative salary increase.

Carbondale High School District 165 Board to introduce new faculty

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 18, 2016

The Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board will introduce new faculty at its next meeting 7 p.m. today in the Carbondale Community High School Cafeteria, 1301 E. Walnut St.

SIU’s Touch of Nature Center seeks volunteers to clear trail system

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 17, 2016

The Touch of Nature Environmental Center in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University's (SIU) innovative outdoor learning site, plans two Trail Stewardship Days on weekends in the fall and needs volunteers for ground clearing to restore and lengthen its trail system.

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New SIU food pantry to help students with 'food insecurity'

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 17, 2016

Pasta, peanut butter and other nonperishable foods are among the many items needed by Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale’s new Saluki Food Pantry, set to open in the lower level of the Student Center Monday to power students through their studies.