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News from February 2017

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Carbondale Planning Commission recommends a special use request for a car wash

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 15, 2017

Carbondale Planning Commission recommends a special use request for a car wash at a recent meeting.

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Elverado CUSD No. 196 Board approves 2016 property tax levy

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 15, 2017

Elverado CUSD No. 196 Board approves 2016 property tax levy at a recent meeting.

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Carbondale Sustainability Commission to hear report on former Koppers Wood Treating site

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 15, 2017

Carbondale Sustainability Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16.

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Carbondale Community High School District No. 165 Board to discuss high school roof replacement

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 15, 2017

Carbondale Community High School District No. 165 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16.

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Carbondale Preservation Commission reviews list of properties for historic designation

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 14, 2017

Carbondale Preservation Commission reviews list of properties for historic designation at its meeting yesterday.

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Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee authorizes bids for server room cooling system

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 14, 2017

Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee authorizes bids for server room cooling system at a recent meeting.

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Carbondale Planning Commission to elect officers for 2017

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 14, 2017

Carbondale Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22.

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Carbondale City Council to approve purchase of police canine

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 14, 2017

Carbondale City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14.

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SIU prepares presentation on first African-American male student

By Kathy Adams | Feb 14, 2017

Southern Illinois University (SIU) at Carbondale will host a special event, 'Alexander Lane: From Slavery to Freedom' on Feb. 16, honoring its first African-American male student.

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JALC raises bar for Southern Illinois fitness

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 13, 2017

From weight training and swimming to massage services, John A. Logan College in Carterville offers a wide range of workout and health options for area residents — keeping the body fit along with the mind.

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Williamson County commissioners discuss payroll

By Louie Torres | Feb 11, 2017

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Dec. 7 to discuss payroll.

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Williamson County Board of Commissioners reviews retirement incentive

By Louie Torres | Feb 11, 2017

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Jan. 3 to review the retirement incentive.

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Herrin City Council approves K-9 purchases

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 11, 2017

The Herrin City Council met Jan. 9 to approve K-9 purchases.

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Democrat Ford suggests he's open to term-limits legislation

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 10, 2017

In a public statement, state Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) recently said term limits would be one way to help bridge the gap with GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner on his calls for reform and possibly help end the budget impasse -- a rare departure from the usual Democratic Party protocols in the General Assembly.

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Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board hears second quarter reports from police, fire departments

By Louie Torres | Feb 10, 2017

Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board hears second quarter reports from police, fire departments at its meeting last week.

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Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee approves delinquent tax resolution

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 10, 2017

Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee approves delinquent tax resolution at its meeting this week.

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Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Policy Committee acts on updates to polices

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 10, 2017

Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Policy Committee acts on updates to polices at its meeting this week.

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees discuss the state budget and its impact campus budget planning

By Louie Torres | Feb 10, 2017

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees discuss the state budget and its impact campus budget planning at its meeting this week.

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BGA: Elected leaders averse to watchdog group oversight

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 10, 2017

The Chicago-based Better Government Association (BGA) watchdog group recently shared its viewpoint via an online article that Illinois government leaders practice a strong avoidance of organizations — such as itself — that are equipped to expose accountability.

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Illinois may be heading for recession, think tank reports

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 10, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.