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News from June 2016

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Jackson County Human Resource Subcommittee discusses affirmative-action plan

By Louie Torres | Jun 30, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Human Resource Subcommittee discussed an affirmative-action plan.

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DeSoto Village Board discusses sidewalk-repair request

By Louie Torres | Jun 30, 2016

At a recent meeting, the DeSoto Village Board discussed a business owner's request for sidewalk repairs at the corner of Chestnut and West Douglas Streets.

Carbondale Human Relations Commission discusses SIUC safety concerns

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 30, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Human Relations Commission discussed safety concerns on the Southern Illinois University-Carbondale campus after a recent shooting.

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Carbondale City Council OKs changes to Downtown Master Plan

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 30, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale City Council approved changes to the Downtown Master Plan.

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Carbondale Liquor Board considers movie theater's permit request

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board heard a request by AMC Theatres University Place 8, 1370 East Main Street, for a Class K License.

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Makanda trustees get report from president on Electricity Consortium Conference

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 29, 2016

At a recent meeting of the Makanda Village Board, President Tina Shingleton talked about what she learned at the SI Electricity Consortium Conference last month.

Makanda trustees to discuss playground-inspection results

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 29, 2016

The Makanda Village Board of Trustees will discuss the results of a playground inspection at its next meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday at Village Hall.

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Jackson Cable TV Commission considers proposed provider fee

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Cable TV Commission considered a proposed ordinance to establish a cable/video service provider fee..

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Travel website: Carbondale state's most-affordable vacation-rental choice

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 29, 2016

Premier travel-recommendation company Flipkey.com recently identified Carbondale as Illinois’ most economical vacation-rental destination, with Shawnee National Forest and Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge — along with thousands of waterways — adding to the region’s allure.

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Bradley Public Works and Parks Board seeks bids for new salt shed

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 28, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Bradley Public Works and Parks Board approved a plan to seek bids for a new salt-storage shed.

Carbondale City Council OKs proposed changes to Downtown Master Plan

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 28, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale City Council approved proposed changes to the Downtown Master Plan.

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Carbondale City Council to consider approving Bicycle Master Plan

By Louie Torres | Jun 28, 2016

The Carbondale City Council will consider a resolution to approve the Bicycle Master Plan for the city at its next meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall/Civic Center's City Council Chambers, Room 108, 200 S. Illinois Ave.

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Carbondale City Council holds hearing on land-swap plan with SIU

By Louie Torres | Jun 28, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale City Council held a public hearing on a proposed land swap between the city and Southern Illinois University.

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Jackson County GOP women’s group alerts students to scholarship deadline

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 27, 2016

The Jackson County chapter of the Illinois Federation of Republican Women (IFRW), part of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW), recently reminded constituents of the impending Aug. 1 application deadline for those seeking scholarships in 2016.

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Jackson County considers seeking grant to help fund courthouse repairs

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 24, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Real Property Committee discussed applying for a Preservation Heritage Fund Grant to help fund repairs to the courthouse's west-entrance steps.

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Jackson County Public Safety Committee reviews emergency preparedness

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 24, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee reviewed the village's emergency-preparedness measures.

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Carbondale District 165 Board reviews updated District Board Policy Manual

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 23, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board reviewed the updated District Board Policy Manual.

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Jackson Board of Review prepares for assessed-valuation appeals

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 23, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Jackson County Board of Review prepared to hear any assessed-valuation appeals cases.

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Director of SIU's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute to retire

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 23, 2016

David Yepsen, director of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute since 2009, recently revealed his decision to retire effective Oct. 31.

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Bradley Zoning Commission may change pool-variance regulations

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 22, 2016

The Bradley Planning and Zoning Commission will consider changing the city zoning code's regulations on variances for residential pools at its next meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at 147 S. Michigan Ave. in Bradley.