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News from March 2016

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Schimpf notches easy victory in Senate District 58 GOP primary

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 16, 2016

In the March 15 Illinois Senate Republican primary for District 58, Paul Schimpf won big over rival Sharee Langenstein. Of a total of 14,856 votes cast, Schimpf claimed approximately 10,509 votes -- an impressive 70.74 percent of the votes, while Langenstein received 4,347 votes (29.26 percent).

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Carbondale Public Library discusses February financial report

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 15, 2016

The Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees reviewed the financial report for February 2016 in a board meeting held last week.

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SIUE named Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 15, 2016

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville has been named one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs.

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Rip Stokes pictures now available at Carbondale Planning Services Office

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 15, 2016

Copies of the pictures from Rip Stokes, given to SIU Alumni Association, are now available in the Carbondale Planning Services Office.

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Illinois Department of Human Rights requests Carbondale mayor to participate in study to prevent discrimination

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 15, 2016

The Illinois Department of Human Rights has requested Carbondale Mayor John Henry take part in an initiative to study and develop recommendations about best practices to prevent discrimination and promote diversity in employment, housing, public accommodation, financial credit, education, criminal justice and civic engagement.

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Illinois Humanities to host free workshop on community grants

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 14, 2016

Illinois Humanities is going to host a free Community Grants and Programs workshop at Carbondale Public Library March 18.

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Columbia City Council discusses $36,530 bid for waterline replacement supplies

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 14, 2016

Columbia City Council considers a bid for waterline replacement supplies with HD Supply in the amount of $36,530.25.

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Carbondale Public Library offers free ‘popcorn & movie’ event

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 14, 2016

Carbondale Public Library offers a free "popcorn & movie" event between 4 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. tomorrow.

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CCHS School District 165 seeking bids for Multi-Peril School Liability Insurance

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 14, 2016

The Carbondale Community High School District #165 is seeking bids for Multi-Peril School Liability Insurance.

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Candidates Dale Fowler and Jason Kasiar on House recess: Illinoisans deserve more

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 11, 2016

State Senate candidate Dale Fowler and State House candidate Jason Kasiar are disheartened by the decision made by House leadership to adjourn the legislative session without a balanced budget.  

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Carbondale Community Winter Farmers Market to close winter season in April

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 11, 2016

The winter season of the City of Carbondale Community Winter Farmers Market will end in April.

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Columbia Committee of the Whole discusses 2016 Songs 4 Soldiers event

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 11, 2016

Columbia City Council Committee of the Whole is considering making changes to the upcoming 2016 Songs 4 Soldiers event to be held Sept. 10.

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Mt. Vernon City Council discusses agreement with Rhutasel and Associates

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 11, 2016

The Mt. Vernon, Illinois City Council discussed a resolution approving an agreement for professional engineering services with Rhutasel and Associates during a March 7 meeting.

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Carbondale Preservation Commission to celebrate Jackson County’s Bicentennial

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 10, 2016

Carbondale Preservation Commission to celebrate Jackson County’s Bicentennial April 15.

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Carbondale Downtown Master Plan Advisory Committee discussed America’s Best Community project

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 10, 2016

The Downtown Master Plan Advisory Committee of Carbondale discussed the America’s Best Community project during a recent meeting.

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Extra Help to hold job interviews today at Carbondale Public Library

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 10, 2016

Extra Help Inc. is looking for full-time and part-time employees.

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SIU Carbondale sends student to serve in Illinois General Assembly

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 10, 2016

Shantel Franklin has been selected as the 2016 Alexander Lane intern through the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

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Columbia Community Unit District No. 4 Board of Education now accepting students in CEO, SWIC programs

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 9, 2016

The Columbia Community Unit District No. 4 Board of Education now accepting students in CEO, SWIC programs

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SIU Carbondale students to participate in national leadership program

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 9, 2016

Four students from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are going to take part in a national leadership program.

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Carbondale City Council discusses community agency funding requests

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 9, 2016

Carbondale City Council discussed community agency funding requests in a meeting held earlier this week.