Hazardous envelope closes post office and office of Rep Bost
An envelope addressed to State Rep. Mike Bost contained a powdery substance and triggered a brief closure of his Murphysboro office and the Carbondale post office from morning into early afternoon. Police and hazmat teams found the material nonhazardous on site pending lab results.
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Mike Bost
R-Murphysboro
United States Postal Service
Carbondale
Jeff Grubbs
Grubbs
Jackson County
West Main Street
Carbondale Police
Federal Bureau of Investigations
SIU Board Set to Vote on Tuition Increases
The SIU Board of Trustees will consider a 4.8 percent rise for new SIU Carbondale undergraduates and various increases across campuses. Law students face 7 percent ($892.50) while School of Medicine students see 5 percent ($1,322). Meetings begin at 10 a.m. in the Student Center Ballrooms Carbondale. Additional figures include 4 percent nursing ($709.50) and 3 percent graduate ($192).
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School of Medicine
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SIUE
School of Dental Medicine
School of Pharmacy
Carbondale
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Can I Live rally at SIU Carbondale promotes hope for pain
Public relations student Ryan Reed organized the Can I Live rally at SIU Carbondale, starting at Grinnell Hall and ending at the Student Center. Sponsored by the Speaking and Teaching organization and Kappa Alpha Psi, the event aims to show people with pain they are not alone and to “live life together.” Dorissa White, executive director, notes the rally’s continuity with last year’s event and her continued involvement.
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Ryan Reed
SIU Carbondale
Reed
Grinnell Hall
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Dorissa White
Chicago
White
Free Hug Day and Youth Showcase Boost Carbondale Confidence
Outlook is a choice and Teaching RSO hosts several events yearly including a Free Hug Day to raise depression awareness and a youth showcase at Carbondale Middle School to boost children's self confidence. White hopes for greater turnout next year. Chancellor Rita Cheng unavailable for comment on SIU Carbondale funding needs.
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Carbondale Middle School
White
Rehab and Care Center Vote Set in Murphysboro
The Jackson County Board will vote at 6 p.m. in Courtroom 3 on RFMS Inc. to build a new Rehab and Care Center on Liberty Village campus in Carbondale. RFMS would house all residents, employ current staff, and pay $45,000 monthly during a two year construction period, with 10 of 13 votes needed.
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Murphysboro
Jackson County
Rfms Inc
Carbondale
Liberty Village
RFMS
Carterville Budget Forum Highlights City Revenue Plan
Carterville residents and about 30 attendees packed a city forum led by Mayor Bill Mansey to discuss raising revenue and trimming expenses. Officials warned that surpassing 5,000 residents triggers funding for police and fire retirements, with initial costs estimated at no less than $81,000.
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Bill Mansey
City to use state to collect debts from residents
Carbondale will partner with the Illinois comptroller to withhold owed funds from residents who owe the city money. Notices will precede any withholding with 60 days to pay or protest. If unpaid, funds are released to Carbondale. The move aims to be cost effective versus external collections.
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City of
State Comptroller
Joel Fritzler
Judy Baar Topinka
Topinka
Comptroller’s Office
Carbondala
Kevin Baity
Illinois
Baity
Fritzler
Chris Wissman
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