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News from March 2017

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Southern Illinois University Architecture and Design Committee discusses campus sidewalk replacement project

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Mar 14, 2017

Southern Illinois University Architecture and Design Committee discusses campus sidewalk replacement project at a recent meeting.

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Carbondale Community High School District No. 165 Board requests bids for roof replacement

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 14, 2017

Carbondale Community High School District No. 165 Board requests bids for roof replacement at a recent meeting.

Carbondale Firefighters Pension Board receives investment review report

By Louie Torres | Mar 14, 2017

Carbondale Firefighters Pension Board receives investment review report at a recent meeting.

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State lawmakers accused of pay raise by committee

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 14, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are using a seemingly surreptitious way to give themselves pay raises: creating new and useless committees for which they are automatically paid an extra $10,326 as chairmen, a Chicago-based think tank is arguing.

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Great shakes: SIUC unveils first interactive quake kiosk

By Caitlin Nordahl | Mar 13, 2017

An interactive kiosk unveiled recently at Southern Illinois University is unique in the Midwest. It offers earthquake safety, tips on preventing earthquake damage to houses and businesses, and information about earthquake hazards in Illinois.

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Logan alumnus takes technical skills to the White House

By Robert Hadley | Mar 13, 2017

Jarrod Echols knows how to protect someone important.

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Carterville City Council converts park lights to LED bulbs

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 12, 2017

The Carterville City Council met Dec. 13 to convert park lights to LED bulbs.

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Carbondale City Council approves minutes from city boards and commissions

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 10, 2017

Carbondale City Council approves minutes from city boards and commissions at a recent meeting.

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Carbondale Planning Commission holds public hearing on special use request for construction services in general agriculture zone

By Louie Torres | Mar 10, 2017

Carbondale Planning Commission holds public hearing on special use request for construction services in general agriculture zone at a recent meeting.

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Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Personnel Committee reviews staff plan for FY2018

By Louie Torres | Mar 10, 2017

Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Personnel Committee reviews staff plan for FY2018 at a recent meeting.

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Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees votes on medical office building lease

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Mar 10, 2017

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees votes on medical office building lease at a recent meeting.

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State of Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board considers permit renewal requests

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 9, 2017

State of Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board considers permit renewal requests at a recent meeting.

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Makanda Board of Trustees votes on travel expense ordinance

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 9, 2017

Makanda Board of Trustees votes on travel expense ordinance at a recent meeting.

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DeSoto Nuisance Committee discusses cost to fix drainage problem in Briarwood Road

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 9, 2017

DeSoto Nuisance Committee discusses cost to fix drainage problem in Briarwood Road at recent meeting.

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Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee kicks off discussions on long-term goals

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 9, 2017

Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee kicks off discussions on long-term goals at a recent meeting.

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Jackson County Cable TV Commission approves changes to Zito Media contract

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Mar 7, 2017

Jackson County Cable TV Commission approves changes to Zito Media contract at a recent meeting.

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Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Policy Committee reviews policy updates and revisions

By Louie Torres | Mar 7, 2017

Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Policy Committee reviews policy updates and revisions at a recent meeting.

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DeSoto Nuisance Committee reviews revisions to the village's nuisance ordinance

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 7, 2017

DeSoto Nuisance Committee reviews revisions to the village's nuisance ordinance at a recent meeting.

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Carbondale home prices fall in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Carbondale fell by $17,750 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

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Murphysboro home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Murphysboro rose by $50,000 while total sales decreased by 28.6%.