February, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

DeSoto Board of Trustees approves dusk-to-dawn lights for fire department

By Louie Torres | Feb 28, 2017

DeSoto Board of Trustees approves dusk-to-dawn lights for fire department at a recent meeting.

Carbondale City Council amends chronic nuisance ordinance

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 28, 2017

Carbondale City Council amends chronic nuisance ordinance at a recent meeting.

Jackson County Executive Committee reviews appointments to various county commissions

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 28, 2017

Jackson County Executive Committee reviews appointments to various county commissions at a recent meeting.

Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 votes on MOU with Centerstone

By Louie Torres | Feb 28, 2017

Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 votes on MOU with Centerstone at its meeting last week.

Top local leaders honored at chamber banquet

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 28, 2017

Carbondale Chamber of Commerce bestowed awards to seven recipients for unflagging coaching, mentoring and managing during its annual banquet Feb. 17 at the Southern Illinois University Student Center.

SIU Carbondale accepting applications for Green Fund awards

By Caitlin Nordahl | Feb 28, 2017

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is currently accepting applications for its next cycle of Green Fund awards, which support sustainability projects on the SIU Carbondale campus.

SIU slates environmental conference

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 28, 2017

Hands-on interactive activities await students and educators at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Touch of Nature Environmental Center’s environmental learning conference March 10-12 in Makanda.

SIU Carbondale to host Day of Giving 24-hour fundraising drive

By Caitlin Nordahl | Feb 28, 2017

Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale will host its first SIU Day of Giving on March 1-2, a 24-hour fundraising campaign designed to inspire alumni, students, parents, faculty and staff to support specific areas of campus.

Carbondale hosting public-input session on architectural design standards

By Kathy Adams | Feb 28, 2017

The city of Carbondale is hosting an open house March 1 to accept input from residents and business owners about architectural design standards that could be implemented in the downtown area.

Southern Illinois Miners baseball team offering internships

By Heather Doyle | Feb 27, 2017

Anyone who has ever wondered what it is like to work for a professional baseball team could have the chance this spring: The Southern Illinois Miners are looking for interns for the 2017 season.

Marion City Council hosts public hearing

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 26, 2017

The Marion City Council met Dec. 6 to host a public hearing.

Herrin City Council plans stoplight removal

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 26, 2017

The Herrin City Council met Jan. 9 to plan a stoplight removal.

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees discusses state budget impact on campus budget planning

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Feb 24, 2017

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees discusses state budget impact on campus budget planning at its recent meeting.

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees votes on final approval of FY 2018 budget

By Louie Torres | Feb 24, 2017

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees votes on final approval of FY 2018 budget at its recent meeting.

Jackson County Board holds informal meeting to discuss goals and objectives

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 24, 2017

Jackson County Board recently held an informal meeting to discuss goals and objectives.

DeSoto Board of Trustees agrees to pay overage on EPA loan for water main replacement project

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 24, 2017

DeSoto Board of Trustees agrees to pay overage on EPA loan for water main replacement project at a recent meeting.

Marion City Council makes intersection improvements

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Feb 22, 2017

The Marion City Council met Jan. 23 to approve an engineering agreement for intersection improvements.

Jackson County Health Insurance Task Force debates county health insurance plans

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 22, 2017

Jackson County Health Insurance Task Force debates county health insurance plans at a recent meeting.

Elverado CUSD No. 196 Board employs temporary full-time kindergarten teacher

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Feb 22, 2017

Elverado CUSD No. 196 Board employs temporary full-time kindergarten teacher at its recent meeting.

DeSoto Board of Trustees authorizes loan for water main replacement project

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 22, 2017

DeSoto Board of Trustees authorizes loan for water main replacement project at its recent meeting.

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