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News from August 2016

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Jason Kasiar asks for prayers from constituents after Carbondale police shooting

By Kerry Goff | Aug 9, 2016

Jason Kasiar, Republican candidate for the 118th district of the State House, recently called on the people of Illinois to pray for the community after the recent shooting of a Carbondale police officer.

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Salukis picked eighth in preseason Missouri Valley football poll

By Brent Zell | Aug 8, 2016

Southern Illinois was ranked eighth in the recently released preseason Missouri Valley Football Conference poll.

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Saluki alums converge on Rio Olympics

By Sean Fowler | Aug 8, 2016

The Southern Illinois University Salukis are well represented at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with three track and field athletes competing.

IL DCEO Enterprize Zone Board reviews pending Enterprise Zone applications

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 7, 2016

IL DCEO Enterprize Zone Board reviews pending Enterprise Zone applications at its meeting earlier this week.

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IL HFS Medicaid Advisory Committee reviews Behavioral Health Transformation update

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 7, 2016

IL HFS Medicaid Advisory Committee reviews Behavioral Health Transformation update at meeting last week.

IL Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council discusses pending legislation

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 7, 2016

IL Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council discusses pending legislation at recent meeting.

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Illinois DCFS Instituional Review Board considers several new proposals

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 7, 2016

Illinois DCFS Instituional Review Board considers several new proposals at recent meeting.

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IL Interagency Committee on Pesticides reviews legislative proposals

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 7, 2016

IL Interagency Committee on Pesticides reviews legislative proposals at recent meeting.

Hamilton Public Library Board discusses 'sponsor a book' program

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 7, 2016

Hamilton Public Library Board discusses 'sponsor a book' program at recent meeting.

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Illinois Governor and lottery seek new management partners

By Keri Carbaugh | Aug 7, 2016

The Illinois Lottery and Gov. Bruce Rauner released a Request for Proposal (RFP) on July 28 seeking a new private management partner that will share the lottery’s goals.

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West Frankfort Public Library Board holds special meeting to discuss negative Facebook post

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 5, 2016

West Frankfort Public Library Board holds special meeting to discuss negative Facebook post.

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Vienna City Council considers appointment to library board

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 5, 2016

Vienna City Council considers appointment to library board at its meeting this week.

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Harrisburg Public Library District Board reviews plans for new building

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 5, 2016

Harrisburg Public Library District Board reviews plans for a new building at a recent meeting.

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IL State Fair Advisory Board hears staff reports

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 4, 2016

IL State Fair Advisory Board met recently and heard staff reports.

Illinois State Fire Advisory Commission discusses task force formation

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 4, 2016

Illinois State Fire Advisory Commission discusses task force formation at recent meeting.

Illinois DCFS Instituional Review Board reviews new proposals

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 4, 2016

Illinois DCFS Instituional Review Board reviews new proposals at recent meeting.

Benton City Council hires temp full-time police officer

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 4, 2016

City HEBenton City Council hires temp full-time police officer at recent special meeting.

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Benton City Council conducts special meeting

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 3, 2016

Benton City Council recently conducted a special meeting to hire a full-time employee.

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Carbondale Community grad headed to international wrestling stage

By Brent Zell | Aug 2, 2016

Zach Richards' fall schedule includes a trip to Turkey.

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Fowler urges ‘blue lives matter’ bill for Illinois

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 2, 2016

Dale Fowler, Republican candidate for State Senate in District 59 – Southern Illinois, recently called for increased protections for police officers, firefighters and other first responders with his “Blue Lives Matter” legislation proposal in Springfield.