County raises spark questions in Jackson County
In Murphysboro a longtime unofficial pay practice created an untenable situation for union workers in the assessor office. Chief County Assessment Officer Maureen Berkowitz told Finance Committee Chairman Bill Alstat in a Jan 19 memo that union staff in Treasurer Shirley Dillinger Booker’s office received raises from 2,600 to 5,121 above negotiated contract raises with the county and AFSCME Local 2464.
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Murphysboro
Jackson County
Maureen Berkowitz
Finance Committee
Bill Alstat
Shirley Dillinger Booker
County officers debate raises beyond contract terms
Jackson County officials weigh pay increases outside contract terms citing potential department savings and higher worker satisfaction. Critics warn uneven effects on union staff and potential employee departures in some offices.
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Jackson County
Locals David Lee Murphy and Richie Biggs Nominated for Grammys
Two Southern Illinois natives vie for the Best Country Duo Performance tonight. David Lee Murphy from Herrin co wrote Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not for Thompson Square, while Richie Biggs from West Frankfort is the studio engineer for The Civil Wars and their Barton Hollow nomination.
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Herrin
David Lee Murphy
West Frank
Fort
Richie Biggs
CBS
Murphy
Thompson Square
Biggs
Barton Hollow
Jackson County Stage Co Faces Demolition News
The Jackson County Stage Co in Carbondale confronted a fear for its future after learning the Bank of Carbondale building they renovated for theater was slated for demolition. Leaders met to assess the troupe’s viability following decades of local productions.
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Southern Illinois
Jackson County Stage Co
Bank of Carbondale
Southern File
Stage Co
Washington and
East Main Streets
Carbondale
Inherit the Wind at Varsity Center in Carbondale
Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee stage play shown at the Varsity Center for the Arts 418 South Illinois Avenue Carbondale with performances February 17 18 24 25 at 730 p.m. and February 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. Receptions start one hour before each show with exhibits and refreshments. Tickets 15 dollars adults 10 dollars students available at the box office 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday or one hour before performances.
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Jerome Lawrence
Robert Edwin Lee
Varsity Center For the Arts
S. Illinois Ave
Carbondale
Varsity
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