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Carbondale Reporter

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News from September 2016

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Carbondale Library Board updated on renovation projects

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 14, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees was updated on the Brush Building wall project and other renovations.

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Jackson Executive Committee considers travel-voucher revamp plan

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 14, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Executive Committee considered a proposed travel-reimbursement resolution that would correspond with a new state law.

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Carbondale Sustainability Commission to discuss conservation ideas

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 14, 2016

The Carbondale Sustainability Commission will discuss ideas for upcoming conservation projects at its next meeting 6 p.m. Thursday.

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Carterville City Council discusses Downtown Renovation Loan Program

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 14, 2016

Carterville City Council discusses Downtown Renovation Loan Program at its meeting earlier this week.

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Carbondale Police Department to hold tests for entry-level officers next month

By JoAnna Brown | Sep 14, 2016

The Carbondale Police Department is looking to fill officer positions with individuals who have honor, integrity, professionalism and dedication. If these four words describe you, read on to see what it takes to be a part of the team.

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SIU offering weeknight martial arts, belly-dancing classes

By JoAnna Brown | Sep 14, 2016

Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale can help you find a new way to get in shape, discover a new hobby or learn a skill with a variety of Life Long Leisure classes.

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Jackson Legislative Committee to consider proposed bed-and-breakfast ordinance

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 13, 2016

The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee will consider adopting a revised bed-and-breakfast ordinance at its next meeting 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Jackson County Courthouse.

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Jackson County Real Property Committee to discuss road-sign maintenance

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 13, 2016

The Jackson County Real Property Committee will discuss road-sign maintenance at its next meeting 5 p.m. today at the Jackson County Courthouse.

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Jackson County Finance Committee discusses delinquent-tax resolution

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 13, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee discussed a delinquent-tax resolution.

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Herrin City Council considers no parking zone along portion of S. 12th St.

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 13, 2016

Herrin City Council considers no parking zone along portion of S. 12th St. at yesterday's meeting.

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Confusion follows shuttering of Illinois health insurance co-op

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 9, 2016

Policy holders who bought from an insurance co-op in Illinois remain upset and confused about the future of their care more than a month after the debt-laden company was ordered to close by insurance regulators.

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Latest round of John Deere layoffs unfortunate but not surprising, conservative think tank associate says

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 9, 2016

Manufacturing workers in Illinois suffered yet another blow this week when a major machinery manufacturer announced the layoffs of hundreds of workers in Illinois, an associate for a Chicago-based conservative think tank said in a recent article.

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Amid talk of strike, rhetoric between AFSCME, state officials heats up

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 9, 2016

While whispers of "strike" continue to be heard among the membership of the state's largest public sector union, the on-and-off negotiations with the governor reveal the power of that union, the president of a nonpartisan public-interest litigation center said.

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National $15 minimum wage could exacerbate Illinois job losses

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 9, 2016

With Congress weighing legislation that would bring the minimum wage up to $15 per hour by 2021, Illinois faces job losses as a result of the Pay Workers a Living Wage Act.

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Streator man says Mautino probes began with his decision to speak out

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 9, 2016

Despite a federal criminal investigation underway and state lawmakers continually calling on Illinois's embattled Auditor General Frank Mautino to answer questions about prior campaign expenditures, the only person who has filed a complaint said he feels all alone. 

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Executive's move to Indiana reflects problem for Illinois

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 9, 2016

An executive who has lived in Illinois almost all of his life says he is being driven out by economy and politics.

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Illinois' credit rating may be cut further as unpaid bills projected to reach $14 billion

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 9, 2016

Moody's Investors Service warned Illinois this week that its lack of a budget may lead to more credit downgrades.

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Rauner urges Illinois voters to demand redistricting reform, term limits

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 9, 2016

Illinois voters, regardless of party affiliation, need to have a stern conversation with their state legislators to revive redistricting after the Illinois Supreme Court decision last week that took free maps off the November ballot, Gov. Bruce Rauner said during a recent interview.

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Jackson County Executive Committee discusses county board budget

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 9, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Jackson County Executive Committee discussed the county board budget.

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Illinois DCFS' Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board to discuss cases

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 9, 2016

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board will hold a closed session to discuss current cases and personnel matters at its next meeting Monday at the DCFS Field Office, 401 Brown St., in Bloomington.