January, 2017 Stories | Carbondale Reporter

BGA: Chicago's plastic-bag tax faked 'green' crusade to rake in green

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 24, 2017

The Better Government Association (BGA) recently suggested that the Chicago City Council’s new 7 cents-a-bag tax authorization is one more in a series of cloaked legislative efforts, wherein the stated purpose may obscure another motive.

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Critics point out hypocrisy in Madigan attack on Rauner regarding wealth and power

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 24, 2017

There's a certain hypocrisy to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) accusing Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner of holding the budget process hostage for his wealthy friends and big business in general, a radio talk show's co-hosts said recently.

Carbondale City Council discusses Illinois Avenue Streetscape Project

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 24, 2017

Carbondale City Council discusses Illinois Avenue Streetscape Project at a recent meeting.

Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee extends Household Hazardous Waste Contractor agreement

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 24, 2017

Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee extends Household Hazardous Waste Contractor agreement at its recent meeting.

Illinois Human Rights Commission to hear staff reports

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 24, 2017

Illinois Department of Human Rights will meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Illinois Human Rights Commission to review contested matters

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 24, 2017

Illinois Human Rights Commission will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Embattled auditor general told to step aside

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 23, 2017

The Chicago Tribune has called for embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino to step aside until he resolves nagging campaign finance questions that his critics say major media outlets have largely ignored for months.

Analysis: Illinois has nation's steepest 'wealth flight' income differential

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 22, 2017

After Illinois’ personal income tax was hiked just two points — from 3 to 5 percent — in early 2011, a record number of residents packed their bags, revealing what the Illinois Policy Institute termed 'wealth flight.'

Frustrated Illinois manufacturer flees to Indiana's 'affordable shore' next door

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 20, 2017

The president of a company that moved from Illinois to Indiana said recently on a Chicago radio talk show that he looks back on Illinois and hopes one day the state will get its act together.

Workers' comp reform a top priority for Rauner in 2017

By Carbondale Reporter | Jan 20, 2017

Getting Illinois back on its feet has been a top priority for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner since he took office two years ago.

Carbondale Planning Commissioners debate rezoning request for new Elks Lodge

By Louie Torres | Jan 18, 2017

Carbondale Planning Commissioners debate rezoning request for new Elks Lodge at a recent meeting.

Carbondale Community High School District No. 165 Board to solicit bids for roof repair

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 18, 2017

Carbondale Community High School District No. 165 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Carbondale Planning Commission to review special use request for a car wash

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 18, 2017

Carbondale Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18.

Carbondale Foreign Fire Insurance Board schedules special meeting

By Louie Torres | Jan 18, 2017

Carbondale Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.

Carbondale teams up with WDBX to host biweekly podcast

By Kathy Adams | Jan 18, 2017

The city of Carbondale and WDBX 91.1 FM have teamed up for a new biweekly podcast that begins on Wednesday this week.

judge (Appellate Court/5th District) candidate Brad Bleyer returns $1,000 contribution from Mack's Lake of Egypt Marina LLC

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2017

The campaign committee of judge (Appellate Court/5th District) candidate Brad Bleyer, Committee to Elect Bleyer 5th District Appellate Judge, returned a $1,000 contribution from Mack's Lake of Egypt Marina LLC on Jan. 17