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Charleston City Councilman Jeff Lahr moves the city ordinance approving the proposal of the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Hospice House to vote during the City Council meeting Tuesday evening. The house will come with eight suites, each with private bedrooms, a kitchen, a library and several family areas totalling at 14,000 square feet. The Council approved of the ordinance 4-0.

City Council approves of SBLHC hospice house, expansions

Rob Le Cates, Assistant Photo Editor April 5, 2022

The Charleston City Council voted 4-0 in favor of the ordinance for the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Hospice House on Tuesday night.  This property is located within the Charleston zoning jurisdiction...

On Sept. 7, 2021 the Mayor of Charleston, Brandon Combs conducts the City Council Meeting. During this meeting, the coucil voted on appropriating two different funds; $130,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds from FY 2014/FY2015 and $180,000 from MTF funds from FY 2016/FY 2017.

City Council declares local state of emergency after rise in COVID-19 cases

Luke Taylor, News Editor September 7, 2021

Charleston City Council declared a state of emergency for the city on Tuesday night in response to increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections in Coles County. The state of emergency was active for most...

City council makes Owen Motor Sports Inc. a property in city limits

Kalyn Hayslett, Editor-in-Chief September 6, 2016

  The Charleston City Council approved Owen Motor Sports Inc. to become a property within Charleston city limits. City planner Steve Pamperin said as a whole, the annexation process is lengthy...

City Council extends Sunset Date for bar closing hours

Jehad Abbed, News Editor July 21, 2015

The Charleston City Council voted Tuesday to extend the Sunset Date to Oct. 1 for the ordinance amending the City Code regarding bar closing hours. Bars were obligated to close their doors at 1 a.m....

City Council approves final plans for ‘20 Acre Woods’

Stephanie Markham, Editor-in-Chief July 7, 2015

The Charleston City Council approved the annexation agreement for Luxury Homes to build a subdivision named “20 Acre Woods” just west of Charleston. The council passed the building plans with variances...

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