January, 2017 Stories | Carbondale Reporter

Rauner implored to take tougher stance in battle with AFSCME

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 6, 2017

Perhaps one of the most prominent stories in 2016 was Gov. Bruce Rauner’s ongoing battle with Illinois’ largest government-employee union, but how Rauner proceeds in the months to come will be critical, a political analyst said.

'Elevator speech' remains sore spot with Kennedy

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 6, 2017

Chris Kennedy does not appear to be a man who seeks the spotlight, as he coped with the GOP’s new digital ad linking him to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) by eluding the topic — both on tape and afterward.

Mendoza era begins on chaotic note during move-in time

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 6, 2017

Amid reports of missing property and last-minute changes in move-in plans, the transition between outgoing Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger and incoming Comptroller Susana Mendoza recently took on a testy tone.

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Two Southern Illinois University at Carbondale students named innovation fellows

By Kathy Adams | Jan 6, 2017

Two Southern Illinois University (SIU) at Carbondale students have been chosen as University Innovation Fellows (UIF) and will participate in a special entrepreneurship program.

Carbondale NAACP contest for student essays on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. about to end

By Kathy Adams | Jan 6, 2017

The Carbondale branch of the NAACP is accepting student submissions for its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior essay contest.

Policy Institute, Madigan camp clash on population loss, business climate

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 6, 2017

Over 110,000 more people left Illinois in a year than arrived here from other states, leading to the highest overall drop in population in the nation, new figures reveal.

GOP seeks uniformity on illegal immigrant student policies

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 6, 2017

An Illinois legislator wants to see the state adopt a uniform, transparent and fiscally sound policy on the question of illegal immigrant students attending state universities.

Carbondale Neighborhood Alliance to sponsor homebuyer seminar on Jan. 21

By Louie Torres | Jan 5, 2017

The event will take place between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.; registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

Carbondale City Council awards contract for East Side Entryway Monument

By Louie Torres | Jan 5, 2017

Carbondale City Council awards contract for East Side Entryway Monument at a recent meeting.

Carbondale Study Circles Neighborhood Action Group hears neighborhood reports

By Louie Torres | Jan 5, 2017

Carbondale Study Circles Neighborhood Action Group hears neighborhood reports at its meeting yesterday.

Herrin City Council and Mayor announce housing rehab grants now available

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 4, 2017

Herrin City Council and Mayor announce housing rehab grants now available during its recent meeting.

House Democrat: Madigan has ‘outlived his usefulness in Springfield’

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 4, 2017

An outgoing House Democrat is speaking out about House Speaker Mike Madigan for standing in the way of major reforms that could get Illinois back on its feet.

Jackson County Board of Review discusses pending cases

By Louie Torres | Jan 3, 2017

The Jackson County Board of Review met Nov. 21 to discuss pending cases.

Illinois audit commission reviews financial compliance reports

By Louie Torres | Jan 3, 2017

The Illinois Legislative Audit Commission met Nov. 15 to review financial compliance reports.

Illinois Investment Policy Board hears public comments

By Louie Torres | Jan 3, 2017

The Illinois Investment Policy Board met June 8 to hear public comments.

Illinois policy board contacts companies boycotting Israel

By Louie Torres | Jan 3, 2017

The Illinois Investment Policy Board met May 18 to contact companies participating in the Israel boycott.

Illinois children services department discusses population based goals

By Louie Torres | Jan 3, 2017

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services met June 20 to discuss population based goals.

Southern Illinois Miners accepting internship applications

By Brent Zell | Jan 2, 2017

The Southern Illinois Miners group has internships available in several areas of the organization for the upcoming season, according to the team's website.