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News from November 2016

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SIU Academic Matters Committee hears presentation on status of low-performing academic degree programs

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 30, 2016

SIU Academic Matters Committee hears presentation on status of low-performing academic degree programs during a recent meeting.

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Carbondale Fire and Police Commissioners discuss firefighter lateral entry process

By Louie Torres | Nov 30, 2016

Carbondale Fire and Police Commissioners discuss firefighter lateral entry process during a recent meeting.

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Two Herrin High softball players sign with John A. Logan College

By Brent Zell | Nov 30, 2016

Three softball players, including Herrin High School's Rebecca Moffett and Lexi Childers, have signed up to join the John A. Logan College program in 2017, according to www.jalc.edu.

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State House fails to override Rauner veto of automatic voter registration bill

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 30, 2016

Despite the Illinois Senate’s recent vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto on automatic voter registration, the State House failed to follow suit on Monday, resulting in a no-go for the legislation.

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Jackson County provides solid waste fund update

By Louie Torres | Nov 29, 2016

The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee met Nov. 9 to provide an update on the solid waste fund.

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Carbondale Preservation Commission crafts thank you letter

By Louie Torres | Nov 29, 2016

The city of Carbondale Preservation Commission met Nov. 14 to craft a thank you letter for the donation of historical photographs.

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Desoto Board of Education approves lunch program

By Louie Torres | Nov 29, 2016

The Desoto Board of Education met April 25 to approve the lunch program.

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Carbondale CHSD board prepares district wide goals

By Louie Torres | Nov 29, 2016

The Carbondale Community High School Board of Education met Sept. 22 to prepare district wide goals for 2017.

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DeSoto Board of Trustees approves employee health insurance renewal

By Louie Torres | Nov 29, 2016

DeSoto Board of Trustees approves employee health insurance renewal at a meeting earlier this month.

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees sets agenda for Dec. 8 meeting

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 29, 2016

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8.

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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Student Government votes to table resolution to impeach president

By Louie Torres | Nov 28, 2016

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Student Government votes to table resolution to impeach president during a recent meeting.

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Illinois Thoroughbred Breeders Fund Advisory Board hears annual foal report

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 28, 2016

Illinois Thoroughbred Breeders Fund Advisory Board hears annual foal report at its meeting this afternoon.

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DeSoto Board of Trustees approves payment for risk management insurance

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 28, 2016

DeSoto Board of Trustees approves payment for risk management insurance at a recent meeting.

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Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Finance Committee to discuss proposed 2016 tax levy

By Louie Torres | Nov 28, 2016

Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Finance Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29.

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Carbondale library board suggest pay raises

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 26, 2016

The Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees met Sept. 14 to suggest pay raises for non-union employees.

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Murphysboro City Council approve street closures

By Louie Torres | Nov 26, 2016

The Murphysboro City Council met Oct. 25 to approve street closures for a veterans' event.

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Jackson County reviews recycling program

By Louie Torres | Nov 26, 2016

The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee met Nov. 9 to review the county recycling program.

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Jackson County committee approves cardiac monitor grant

By Louie Torres | Nov 26, 2016

The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee met Oct. 12 to approve a cardiac monitor grant for the ambulatory service.

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Jackson County board reviews pending patent cases

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 26, 2016

The Jackson County Board of Review met Nov. 8 to discuss pending patent cases.

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Report: ARI prison-diversion program so far saves taxpayers over $75 million

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority released the Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) annual report this week, saying the prison-diversion program saved taxpayers more than $75 million over the past five years.