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News from March 2017

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Carterville operations committee reviews health insurance quotes

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 7, 2017

The city of Carterville Finance/Economic Development/Operations Committee met Jan. 3 to review health insurance quotes.

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Batinick: AFSCME members authorizing a strike is 'disappointing'

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 6, 2017

When the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) scheduled a strike vote earlier this year, many viewed the move as another tactic orchestrated by the union to prevent Gov. Bruce Rauner from imposing his last, best offer.

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Chamber book documents Carbondale life

By Robert Hadley | Mar 6, 2017

A collaboration between the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce and Southern Illinois University has produced “This is Carbondale,” a 136-page book commemorating the college town’s community atmosphere.

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Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees approves investment policy

By Louie Torres | Mar 6, 2017

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees approves investment policy at a recent meeting.

Makanda Board of Trustees receives reports from special and standing committees

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 6, 2017

Makanda Board of Trustees receives reports from special and standing committees at a recent meeting.

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Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee reviews river levee bond fund

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 6, 2017

Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee reviews river levee bond fund at a recent meeting.

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Carbondale ESD No. 95 Personnel and Recruitment Committee reviews staff needs for FY 2018

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Mar 6, 2017

Carbondale ESD No. 95 Personnel and Recruitment Committee reviews staff needs for FY 2018 at a recent meeting.

Herrin City Council appoints board members

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 5, 2017

The Herrin City Council met Dec. 26 to appoint board members.

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Herrin City Council accepts roof repair bid

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 5, 2017

The Herrin City Council met Dec. 12 to accept a roof repair bid.

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Herrin City Council amends liquor license numbers

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 5, 2017

The Herrin City Council met Jan. 23 to to amend liquor license numbers.

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Veterans' Affairs honors 'heroes' of Gulf War

By Kathy Adams | Mar 5, 2017

“Today we come together to honor the brave men and women who fought for their country during the Gulf War,” Erica Jeffries told those gathered at the Illinois State Capitol recently. “Every service member who fought relentlessly during this war are true heroes.”

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Speech comm senior wins Lane internship

By Caitlin Nordahl | Mar 5, 2017

Travis Washington, a speech communication senior from Chicago, won the 2017 Alexander Lane Internship from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s (SIUC) Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, the school announced recently.

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SIU's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute marks 20th year

By Robert Hadley | Mar 5, 2017

The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate its 20th anniversary on May 4.

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Carbondale Park District Board of Commissioners approves camping in the parks for the solar eclipse

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 3, 2017

Carbondale Park District Board of Commissioners approves camping in the parks for the solar eclipse at its recent meeting.

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Carbondale ESD No. 95 Board of Education Public Relations Committee hears website report

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 3, 2017

Carbondale ESD No. 95 Board of Education Public Relations Committee hears website report at a recent meeting.

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Jackson County 708 Board discusses possible changes to the SIU Clinical Center contract

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 3, 2017

Jackson County 708 Board discusses possible changes to the SIU Clinical Center contract at a recent meeting.

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Jackson County Executive Committee continues discussion on staff evaluations

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 3, 2017

Jackson County Executive Committee continues discussion on staff evaluations at its recent meeting.

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Village of Makanda Board of Trustees approve salary increases for president, clerk, treasurer and trustees

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 1, 2017

Village of Makanda Board of Trustees approve salary increases for president, clerk, treasurer and trustees at a recent meeting.

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Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Board of Education holds public hearing on 2016 tax levy

By Louie Torres | Mar 1, 2017

Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Board of Education holds public hearing on 2016 tax levy at a recent meeting.

Illinois Capital Development Board reviews architect and engineer recommendations

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Mar 1, 2017

Illinois Capital Development Board reviews architect and engineer recommendations at a recent meeting.