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News from May 2016

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DuQuoin CUSD No. 300 Board of Education to hold budget hearing

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 19, 2016

The DuQuoin Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 300 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19.

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Waterloo City Council reviews raffle license request from the Monroe County EMS Association

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 18, 2016

The Waterloo City Council met at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 16.

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Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board to consider Carbondale Tourism's application for a Class F1 liquor license

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 18, 2016

The Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19.

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Carbondale City Council reviews proposed FY 2017 budget

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 17, 2016

The Carbondale City Council met recently to review and discuss the proposed FY 2017 budget and Five Year Community Investment Program.

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Anna City Council to approve financial reports

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 17, 2016

The City of Anna City Council will meet at 5 p.m. today, May 17, to approve the April 30 financial reports.

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Anna-Jonesboro CHSD No. 81 Board to approve bills for payment and financial reports

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 16, 2016

The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School District No. 81 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. today, May  16.

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Columbia Committee of the Whole extends Intergovernmental Agreement with CUSD No. 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 16, 2016

The Committee of the Whole of Columbia, Illinois met recently to extend the Intergovernmental Agreement between the city and the Columbia Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 4.

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Jefferson County Fiscal Committee to discuss claims procedures

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 16, 2016

The Fiscal Committee of Jefferson County, Illinois will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19 to discuss procedures for payment of claims.

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Fowler blasts opponent for supporting education bill many call a bailout for Chicago Public Schools

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 13, 2016

Illinois State Sen. Gary Forby (D-Benton) is facing criticism from his Republican opponent for the Senate seat,  Harrisburg Mayor Dale Fowler, following his support of an education funding formula linking funding for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to downstate schools. 

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Jefferson County Land, Tax and Appointments Committee to discuss Fire District appointments

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 13, 2016

The Jefferson County Land, Tax and Appointments Committee will meet at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, May 19, to discuss one appointment to Jefferson County Fire Protection District.

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Mayor Dale Fowler wants to be a servant to the public

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 13, 2016

Harrisburg Mayor Dale Fowler said it's embarrassing that Illinois has spent more than $900 million on penalties for not paying its bills on time over the past six years.

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Columbia Public Library Board of Trustees discusses non-resident card fee

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 12, 2016

The Columbia Public Library Board of Trustees met earlier this week to discuss card fees for non-residents.

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Sparta CUSD No. 140 Board of Education to discuss building report

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 12, 2016

The Sparta, Illinois Community Unit School District No. 140 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. today, May 12, to discuss the building report.

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees to vote on non-resident fee collection

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 11, 2016

The Carbondale, Illinois, Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 4:30 p.m. today, May 11, to vote on a method for non-resident fee collection.

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Mount Vernon School District No. 80 Board of Education to discuss contracts

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 11, 2016

The Mount Vernon School District No. 80 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. today, May 11, to review several contracts.

Chicago schools spend 21 percent more than Parrish Elementary School

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 10, 2016

Operational spending at Parrish Elementary School in Jackson is 21 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Anna City Council discusses proposed operating budget

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 10, 2016

The Anna, Illinois City Council discussed and approved the operating budget for FY 2016-07 at a recent meeting.

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Columbia Committee of the Whole discusses redevelopment agreement

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 10, 2016

The Committee of the Whole of the City Council of Columbia, Illinois met yesterday to discuss the redevelopment agreement with Main Street Redevelopers LLC for the Main Street Abbey Project.

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City of Waterloo to hold Utility Meeting to hear department reports

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 9, 2016

The City of Waterloo, Illinois will hold a Utility Meeting today at 6 p.m., May 9, to hear various department reports.

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Waterloo Economic Development Committee discusses fall tourism ad

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 9, 2016

The Economic Development Committee of the City of Waterloo, Illinois met last week to discuss the Fall Tourism Times ad.