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News from February 2016

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Columbia City Council approves ordinance for discontinuation of water service mailings

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2016

The Columbia City Council recently approved an ordinance regarding the mailing of notices for discontinuation of water service via first-class mail.

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Songs 4 Soldiers gave $80,000 to veterans

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2016

Songs 4 Soldiers has helped 38 veterans with more $80,000, said President Dustin Row.

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GOP House candidate sets sights on re-establishing state’s rep

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2016

Benton business owner David Severin, the GOP candidate for the 117th District State House seat, says the proverbial kicking-the-can-down-the-road political mentality has to end if Illinois is to regain a reputable status.

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SIUE grad, backed by SBDC, opens bigger retail shop

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2016

The Illinois Metro East Small Business Development Center at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) recently helped Jen Schaller, an SIUE graduate, open a bigger RunWell store dedicated to runners.

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Paul Schimpf on Luechtefeld endorsement: 'There’s nothing that I’m more proud of right now'

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 28, 2016

Paul Schimpf expressed his delight over Sen. David Luechtefeld’s endorsement of his run for State Senate in Illinois’ 58th District in a campaign ad, and said he plans to put voters first the same way the senator has. 

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Knights of Columbus partners with community organizations for Annual Fish Fry

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 26, 2016

The Knights of Columbus is in the middle of its Annual Fish Fry season and will hold its next Fish Fry on March 4 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, with proceeds benefiting CASA of Jefferson County.

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Jefferson County Board discusses two intergovernmental agreements

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 26, 2016

The Jefferson County Board was set to approve two intergovernmental agreements to alter the territory of the Greater Centralia Area Enterprise Zone.

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Gibault tennis star adjusting well to life at Quincy University

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 25, 2016

Ouincy University (QU) sophomore Michael Lesko of Waterloo is confident that QU will make it to the Great Lakes Valley Conference tennis tournament in Romeoville at the end of this season.

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New finance director: 'Carbondale has a special place in my heart'

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 25, 2016

Carbondale’s new finance director has worked for the Illinois city for almost 20 years and is very happy in his new role. 

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Jefferson County Board considered giving $750 to Round Knoll Cemetery

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 25, 2016

The Jefferson County Board considered giving $750 to Round Knoll Cemetery at its recent meeting.

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Jefferson County Full Board discusses Ina Boat Ramp

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 25, 2016

The Jefferson County Full Board is helping market the idea of the Ina Boat Ramp, according to Chairman Robert White.

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Pickney Community High School District 101 Board of Education heard reports, held closed session at recent meeting

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 24, 2016

The board met and heard a variety of reports, and held a closed session regarding personnel matters at a recent meeting.

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Carbondale City Council approves Shelton’s Towing and Recovery’s request for special use permit

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 24, 2016

Shelton’s Towing and Recovery’s request for a Special Use Permit was approved during the Carbondale, Illinois City Council recent regular meeting.

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Jefferson County public concerned about student safety

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 24, 2016

People expressed concerns for student safety during a recent meeting of the Jefferson County Highway Committee.

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Jefferson County Board to hold workshop today on streamlining claims

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 24, 2016

A workshop to discuss streamlining claims of the Jefferson County Board is going to be held this afternoon at 3:45 in the County Board Office Conference room.

Carbondale Planning commission approves rezoning

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 23, 2016

The Carbondale Planning Commission approved a request for rezoning from Sorensen Enterprises at its recent meeting.

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Carbondale Human Relations Commission advances compassion charter

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 23, 2016

The Carbondale Human Relations Commission officially expressed its support for the city's Charter of Compassion during a recent meeting at the Carbondale Civic Center.

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Columbia Public Library gives $50 cash gift to each staff member

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 23, 2016

A motion to give $50 cash to each staff member at Columbia Public Library was passed at a recent meeting.

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Jefferson County Board invites proposals to conduct market study on Rend Lake marina development

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 23, 2016

The Jefferson County Board is seeking proposals to conduct a market study related to the potential for a marina development at Rend Lake in Illinois.

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Waterloo City Council approves raffle license request from Rotary Club of Monroe County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 23, 2016

A raffle license request and a waiver of bond from the Rotary Club of Monroe County was approved during a recent Waterloo City Council meeting.