June, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Jackson County Board considers approving pact with Carbondale to seek Byrne grant

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Board considered approving an intergovernmental agreement between the county and Carbondale to apply for a 2016 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).

Carbondale community forum calls for more lighting, outreach efforts

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 22, 2016

Lighting, landlords, outreach and ordinances took top priority at a recent community forum attended by more than 170 local residents who heard Carbondale leaders outline a six-fold plan for a safer, more welcoming city.

Carbondale Library Board votes to keep non-resident fee collection as is

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Public Library Board voted to continue collecting non-resident library fees through tax bills.

Carbondale Zoning Board hears variance request on boarding-house parking

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Zoning Board of Appeals heard a variance request concerning a boarding-house parking ordinance.

Carbondale Library Board to discuss whether to sell annex building

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 21, 2016

The Carbondale Library Board will discuss whether to sell the Brush annex building at its next meeting 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at 405 W. Main St.

Five new Salukis named to SIU-Carbondale football team

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 21, 2016

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale football Coach Nick Hill recently named five new Saluki team members, all transfers, to the squad’s roster for the 2016 season — with players hailing from the West, Midwest and South.

Carbondale Human Relations Commission praises SIU Campus Forums

By Louie Torres | Jun 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Human Relations Commission talked about the value of SIU-Carbondale's Campus Forums and how they provide a platform for students to air concerns, while also acting as a bridge to bring people together.

Carbondale Study Circles Neighborhood Action Group learns about code violations

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Study Circles Neighborhood Action Group heard presentations on the basics of ticketing and fines for city building and neighborhood-services code violations.

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.

SIU anglers advance to national fishing tournament

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 18, 2016

From casting to weigh-in, two Southern Illinois University anglers recently landed hefty catches at the Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) College Fishing Central Conference bass tournament in Kentucky, earning eligibility for the 2017 National Championship.

Boys and Girls Club garden receives Bright Spot Award

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 18, 2016

Ann Knewitz and the garden at the Boys and Girls Club of Carbondale recently were honored with the Keep Carbondale Beautiful Board's Bright Spot Award. The garden at 250 North Springer fills the only open ground at the club with flowers, fruits and vegetables.

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 CHSD 165 Board discusses Policy Manual updates

By Louie Torres | Jun 17, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Carbondale Community High School District (CHSD) 165 Board discussed District Board Policy Manual updates.

Dist. 58 GOP hopeful: Springfield must 'do the right thing and work together'

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jun 17, 2016

Paul Schimpf, the Republican candidate running to fill state Sen. Dave Luechtefeld’s soon-to-be vacant District 58 seat, called into News Radio WJPF earlier this month and talked to host Tom Miller about the Illinois budget situation, job creation and what changes he hopes to bring to Springfield.