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News from May 2016

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City of Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board to discuss Key West, Noah’s Lounge, and Tres Hombres matters

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 31, 2016

City of Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2.

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City of Red Bud Finance Committee discusses FY17 Budget Final Draft

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 31, 2016

The City of Red Bud Finance Committee met recently to review the FY17 Budget Final Draft

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Carbondale City Council discusses Downtown Master Plan, budget

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 30, 2016

Carbondale, Illinois City Council met Tuesday, April 19 and discussed the Downtown Master Plan and the FY 2017 Operating Budget.

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Anna Jonesboro High School debates proposal to sell bonds in the amount of $2M

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 30, 2016

Anna-Jonesboro Community High School District Number 81 Board of Education met Monday, April 4."Our goal is to create life-long learners by providing a safe environment that values mutual respect. AJCHS is committed to directing students on a path of becoming productive, viable citizens in a global society."MINUTES of a special public meeting of the Board of Education of Anna-Jonesboro Community High School District Number 81, Union and Alexander Counties, Illinois, held in the Superintendent’s

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Kasiar questions Phelps’ campaign spending; says rules governing spending should be stricter

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 30, 2016

State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) campaign records have revealed questionable spending akin to that of Illinois General Auditor Frank Mautino, Republican House Candidate Jason Kasiar believes.

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Red Bud City Council discusses the approval of appointments and reappointments

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 27, 2016

The City of Red Bud City Council met earlier this month.

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Dynegy’s plan to shutter 3 southern Illinois plants irks Schimpf

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 27, 2016

Following Dynegy Inc.’s recent revelation that it will close three coal-powered plants in southern Illinois—eliminating almost 4,000 jobs and costing the state’s economy $1 billion—state Senate candidate Paul Schimpf had strong words regarding the decision.

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Carbondale Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to review and approve 2015 Annual Report

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 26, 2016

City of Carbondale Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is scheduled to meet at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26.

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Red Bud City Council to discuss updates for the 150th Year Celebration in 2017

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 26, 2016

The City of Red Bud City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26.

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Mt. Vernon City Council discusses demolition bids

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 25, 2016

City of Mt. Vernon City Council met Monday, May 2.

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Murphysboro City Council approves roof repair bid

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 25, 2016

The Murphysboro City Council met Tuesday, April 12.

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Carbondale Elementary District No. 95 School Board to discuss IASB new and updated policies

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 24, 2016

Carbondale Elementary District No. 95 School Board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26.

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Carbondale Zoning Board of Appeals to hear Sai Krishna LLC request

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 24, 2016

Carbondale Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 25.

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GOP state Senate candidate Schimpf gives thumbs down to higher taxes

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 23, 2016

Paul Schimpf, a Republican candidate for state Senate in District 58, is not happy about Illinois having the highest tax rates in the country.

Carbondale City Council to review contracts, revised codes

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 23, 2016

Carbondale, Illinois City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24.

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Waterloo CUSD No. 5 Board of Education discusses performance and compensation of personnel

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 23, 2016

Waterloo Community Unit School District No. 5 Board of Education held a special meeting recently.

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Carbondale Sustainability Commission discusses former Koppers Wood Treating site

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 20, 2016

The City of Carbondale Sustainability Commission met yesterday to discuss the former Koppers Wood Treating site.

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Report: Mautino facing federal investigation over questionable campaign spending

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 19, 2016

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino is facing a federal investigation related to campaign finances, according to a statement his spokesman released to several news outlets today.

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Dist. 59 hopeful says he won't play games, political or otherwise, if elected

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 19, 2016

HARRISBURG – Republican Mayor Dale Fowler, who is campaigning for the state Senate Dist. 59 seat against incumbent Democrat Gary Forby, is keeping himself busy, having campaigned in three parades this month and speaking and listening to voters about their concerns with what is happening in Springfield.

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Waterloo Zoning Board of Appeals to review petition from Southern Illinois Development LLC

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 19, 2016

The City of Waterloo Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19.