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News from September 2016

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Carbondale School District 95 Board holds public hearing on budget

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 9, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Elementary School District 95 Board held a public hearing on an amended budget plan.

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Jackson Board of Review discusses pending valuation-assessment appeals

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 9, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Jackson County Board of Review discussed any pending Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) cases.

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Carbondale Liquor Control Commission considers license requests

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 7, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission considered several license requests.

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Survey gauges Illinois reporters' perceptions of corruption in Springfield

By Karen Kidd | Sep 7, 2016

Illinois ranked among nine states where statehouse reporters participating in a survey where political corruption was perceived to be moderately common. 

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Carbondale Liquor Commission OKs license transfer after business sold

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 7, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission approved the transfer of a business's license to the new owner.

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SIUE professor becomes Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group president

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 6, 2016

Memphis-based Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG), a professional association committed to medication safety for children, has named Lisa Lubsch, who serves as clinical associate professor in SIU Edwardsville’s Pharmacy School, as its new president.

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Jackson County Zoning Exploration Subcommittee to review citizen-survey results

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 6, 2016

The Jackson County Zoning Exploration Subcommittee will review the results of a recent citizen survey at its next meeting 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Jackson County Courthouse.

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Jackson County Finance Committee to hold budget-preparation hearings

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 6, 2016

The Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee will hold 2016-17 budget-preparation hearings at its next meeting 5 p.m. today at the Jackson County Courthouse.

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Herrin City Council hears update on Farmer's Market

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 6, 2016

Herrin City Council hears an update on the town's Farmer's Market during its recent meeting.

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SIU Edwardsville's dental school to participate in annual Give Kids a Smile Day

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 3, 2016

Featuring fun, food and fluoride, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's School of Dental Medicine in Alton invites families with kids ages 3-13 to Give Kids a Smile Day, 7:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 10, at the school, 2800 College Ave. in Alton.

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SIU Edwardsville to host early childhood STEAM conference

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 3, 2016

Kids are never too young to learn, said instructors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) who will co-host an early childhood STEAM conference on Sept. 19, with several affiliates.

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Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board considers several license applications

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 2, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board considered several license applications.

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City of Carbondale Sustainability Commission

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 2, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Sustainability Commission discussed the Southern Illinois Rights Project and how corporate behavior affects local communities.

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Carbondale Planning Commission may amend city code's signage rules

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 2, 2016

The Carbondale Planning Commission will consider amending the signage section of the city code at its next meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday at the City Hall/Civic Center, Room 108, 200 S. Illinois Ave.

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Carbondale Non-Bargaining Personnel Board discusses vacation policy

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 2, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Non-Bargaining Unit Employees Personnel Board discussed revising its vacation policy to ensure it aligns with state law.

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Carbondale Planning Commission considers special-use permit requests

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 2, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Planning Commission considered several special-use permit requests.

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Carbondale Police Pension Board reviews disability-benefits cases

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 2, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Police Pension Board reviewed disability-benefits cases.

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Marion City Council reviews engineering agreements

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 1, 2016

Marion City Council reviews engineering agreements during its meeting earlier this week.

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Former state university employee Fulk paid in $89K to pension fund, could collect $1.91M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2016

Former state university employee Della Fulk, who retired in August 2016, saved $88,715 toward a pension over 19 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Logeman paid in $47K to pension fund, could collect $1.07M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2016

Former state university employee Tracey Logeman, who retired in August 2016, saved $47,069 toward a pension over 22 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.