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Recent News About Charleston City Council
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Charleston dubbed Illinois’ first ‘Ready to Respond Community’
Illinois’ Ready to Respond voluntary preparedness project, established in April 2013, has named Charleston as the state’s first local jurisdiction to officially earn the initiative’s “Ready to Respond Community” distinction, Charleston city officials recently revealed.
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CreditDonkey ranks Charleston ninth in safety statewide
How Illinois cities and towns rate in safety is the focus of a recent survey performed by CreditDonkey, which places Charleston solidly within the top 10 communities statewide, based on an existing standard FBI template.
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Charleston sets date for spring cleanup
In what has become an annual service, Charleston will sponsor its 2016 spring cleanup event from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, for citizens wishing to discard unwanted items -- at two different locations.
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Charleston City Council considers March municipal matters
From electric opt-out plans currently facing citizens to a march protesting Illinois’ budget crisis, the Charleston City Council heard wide-ranging viewpoints when it convened at 6:30 p.m. on March 1 at City Hall, with Mayor Brandon Combs presiding.
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Casey-Westfield education board discusses intergovernmental agreement
The Casey-Westfield board of education discussed an intergovernmental agreement with Shiloh CUSD 1, Cumberland CUSD 77 and Paris District 4 for the 2016-17 school year psychologist services.
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Charleston City Council convenes to honor vets, designate holiday
A trio of proclamations primarily recognizing Vietnam veterans — as well as a presentation commemorating the designations — will be on the table when Charleston City Council convenes at 6:30 p.m. today, March 15, at 520 Jackson Ave.
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Charleston to sponsor 2016 spring cleanup
Charleston residents can dispose of unwanted debris by dropping items off at dumpsters in two different locations when the city holds its annual citywide spring cleanup event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 14.
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Charleston City Council to support raffle, Special Olympics at upcoming meeting
To approve charitable and athletic group raffles, discuss drive-in procedures, arrange for the Special Olympics and commemorate Black History Month, Charleston’s City Council will gather at 6:30 p.m. today, Feb. 16, at 520 Jackson Ave.
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Charleston zoning board to consider proposed code changes on drive-in uses
The Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals & Planning (BZAP) will consider proposed changes to the City of Charleston Unified Development Code text concerning drive-ins and their uses during its regular meeting at 7 p.m. today in City Council Chambers, 520 Jackson Ave.
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Charleston council will release transcripts of closed-session meetings
The Charleston City Council voted to release transcripts of closed-session meetings and to destroy any audio or video recordings of these meetings at its regular meeting on Jan. 19.