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News from February 2017

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Senate's proposed tax increase likely to encourage more out-migration

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 10, 2017

As state income taxes go up, Illinois’ population continues to drop -- dramatically.

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Williamson County commissioners appoint water board members

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 9, 2017

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Jan. 10 to appoint water board members.

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Marion City Council approves environmental improvement project

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 9, 2017

The Marion City Council met Jan. 12 to approve environmental improvement project.

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Williamson Board of Commissioners transfers funds

By Louie Torres | Feb 8, 2017

The Williamson Board of Commissioners met Jan. 10 to transfer funds.

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Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees approves medical insurance plan

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 8, 2017

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees approves medical insurance plan at its recent meeting.

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Makanda Board of Trustees approves travel expenses, snow removal resolutions

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 8, 2017

Makanda Board of Trustees approves travel expenses, snow removal resolutions at its recent meeting.

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Carbondale Foreign Fire Insurance Board considers equipment purchases

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 8, 2017

Carbondale Foreign Fire Insurance Board considers equipment purchases at its meeting this morning.

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Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee to consider ordinance regulating recreational trailer parks

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 8, 2017

Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8.

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Illinois voter data analysis finds voters registered two, three, even four times

By LGIS Newsfeed | Feb 8, 2017

A recent analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS), which owns this publication, found almost 50,000 duplicate voter registration records, representing Illinois residents who are registered multiple times.

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Murphysboro home prices fall in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Murphysboro fell by $12,950 while total sales decreased by 50%.

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Carbondale home prices rise in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Carbondale rose by $20,125 while total sales decreased by 16.7%.

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Carbondale Planning Commission, Chamber of Commerce to hold public hearing on prohibited signage

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 6, 2017

Carbondale Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8.

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Jackson County Real Property Committee to discuss storage needs for Circuit Clerk's office

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 6, 2017

Jackson County Real Property Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7.

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Carbondale Human Relations Commission to hear Neighborhood Action report

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 6, 2017

Carbondale Human Relations Commission will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6.

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Makanda Board of Trustees to consider purchase of cinder spreader

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 6, 2017

Makanda Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7.

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Carterville streets committee members discuss park improvements

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 4, 2017

The city of Carterville Streets/Sidewalks Committee met Jan. 3 to discuss park improvements.

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Carterville City Council reviews health insurance quotes

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 4, 2017

The Carterville City Council met Jan. 3 to review health insurance quotes.

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SIU prepares for upcoming diversity festival

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 3, 2017

Celebrating seven decades of diversity, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale will host its International Festival 2017 for a several-day span next week, Feb. 6-10, with multiple events honoring its international student population.

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Touch of Nature Environmental Center gets ready for Maple Syrup Festival, Pancake Breakfast event

By Kathy Adams | Feb 3, 2017

The annual Maple Syrup Festival and Pancake Breakfast event is on tap for Feb. 25-26 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Environmental Center.

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Rauner taps Munger as deputy governor to leverage her versatile skillset

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 3, 2017

Chosen for her extensive business, government and human services experience, former Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger was named deputy governor today by Gov. Bruce Rauner in order to support conquering the state’s financial ordeals.