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News from August 2016

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Benton native Leffler playing in Pirates organization

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 12, 2016

Benton native Tyler Leffler has joined the West Virginia Black Bears in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

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Morthland College continues to grow athletic program

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 12, 2016

Morthland College's sports department has continued its growth this summer.

Carbondale Community High School District No. 165 Board approves personnel moves

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 11, 2016

Carbondale Community High School District No. 165 Board approves personnel moves at recent meeting.

Jefferson County Highway Committee awards fuel bid

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 11, 2016

Jefferson County Highway Committee awards fuel bid at recent meeting.

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Mt. Vernon City Council to discuss financing options for public utilities improvements

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 11, 2016

Mt. Vernon City Council will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11.

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Jefferson County Board Technology Committee tables action on VOIP proposals

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 11, 2016

Jefferson County Board Technology Committee tables action on VOIP proposals at recent meeting.

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Carbondale Community High School District No. 165 Board holds special meeting on personnel matters

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 10, 2016

Carbondale Community High School District No. 165 Board holds special meeting on personnel matters earlier this week.

Carbondale Public Library Board to discuss Internet policy

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 10, 2016

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10.

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Morthland College signs volleyball player from California

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 9, 2016

Metzli Heck of California has agreed to play volleyball for Morthland College.

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Dave Severin calls on John Bradley to join him in voting against Madigan

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 9, 2016

Dave Severin, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 117th District, signed a pledge on June 28 that said his first action as a new elected representative would be to vote to remove Mike Madigan as Speaker of the House.

Carbondale City Council to consider allowing alcohol sales in convenience stores

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 9, 2016

Carbondale City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9.

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Murphysboro City Council to discuss demolition of wastewater treatment plant

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 9, 2016

Murphysboro City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9.

Mount Vernon City Schools, District 80 Board to discuss hazardous bus routes resolution

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 9, 2016

Mount Vernon City Schools, District 80 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10.

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Ottawa City Council approves public works bids

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 9, 2016

Ottawa City Council approves public works bids at recent meeting.

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Rep. Brandon Phelps slammed for allegiance to Madigan

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 8, 2016

Rep. Brandon Phelps is one of the latest targets of an advertising campaign blasting southern Illinois state legislators for being lackeys to House Speaker Mike Madigan.

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A new TV ad targeting Rep. John Bradley hits the air

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 8, 2016

Bradley is one of two Democratic representatives that have been heavily scrutinized by scathing ads paid for by the Illinois Republican Party ahead of the elections in November.

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Illinois Department of Employment Security Advisory Board reviews overpayment auditing system

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2016

Illinois Department of Employment Security Advisory Board reviews overpayment auditing system at recent meeting.

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Policy Review Committee hears legislative update

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2016

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Policy Review Committee hears legislative update at recent meeting.

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IL Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP) Steering Committee considers program changes for 2017

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2016

IL Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP) Steering Committee considers program changes for 2017 at recent meeting.

Columbia Community Unit District No. 4 Board welcomes new board member

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 5, 2016

Columbia Community Unit District No. 4 Board welcomes new board member at recent meeting.