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A look at Illinois politics in 2016

By SE Illinois News | Dec 28, 2016

With 2017 just days away, Illinois is set to welcome the new year the same way it did last year – without a state budget.

Hoermans donate $3,000 to Committee to Elect Bleyer 5th District Appellate Judge

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 26, 2016

Committee to Elect Bleyer 5th District Appellate Judge has received $63,020.20 in contributions in 2016 from 79 donors.

Garrett donates $5,400 to Committee to Elect Judge Jo Beth Weber for Appellate Court Judge

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 26, 2016

Committee to Elect Judge Jo Beth Weber for Appellate Court Judge has received $202,135 in contributions in 2016 from 116 donors.

Benton library trustees address roof issues

By Louie Torres | Dec 25, 2016

The Benton Public Library District Board of Trustees met Nov. 8 to address roof issues.

Eldorado library trustees discuss tax levy

By Louie Torres | Dec 25, 2016

The Eldorado Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees met Nov. 10 to discuss the tax levy.

Frankfort park commissioners address recreation revenue decline

By Louie Torres | Dec 25, 2016

The Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners met Sept. 13 to address decline in recreation revenue.

Freeburg Legal and Ordinance Committee reviews zoning reports

By Louie Torres | Dec 25, 2016

The Freeburg Legal and Ordinance Committee met Oct. 26 to review zoning reports.

Frankfort park commissioners approve fund transfer

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 25, 2016

The Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners met Oct. 25 to approve a fund transfer.

Williamson County GOP prepares for upcoming local races

By JoAnn Seltzer | Dec 24, 2016

Now that the 2016 state and national elections are over, the Williamson County Republican Party is looking forward.

New House speaker tops Policy Institute writer's holiday wish list

By SE Illinois News | Dec 24, 2016

This year’s holiday wish list for Illinois state lawmakers ought to include a new House speaker, an Illinois Policy Institute writer says, as constituents brace themselves for the speaker vote set for Jan. 11 in Springfield.

Exelon bailout's true value for consumers unclear

By SE Illinois News | Dec 23, 2016

Legislation that will keep two nuclear power plants open, save more than 4,000 jobs and increase electric bills received Gov. Bruce Rauner's signature after it passed the General Assembly.

Ives slams safe spaces, crying sessions for college students after election

By SE Illinois News | Dec 23, 2016

Iowa State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) has proposed a “Suck it up, Buttercup” bill that seeks to place a scrutinizing eye on safe spaces and cry rooms for college students who cannot cope with reality.

Madigan Machine includes big-money players Kennedy, Pritzker

By SE Illinois News | Dec 23, 2016

Emerging as big-money players in the perpetual Mike Madigan Machine are businessman Chris Kennedy, son of the late U.S. attorney general Robert F. Kennedy, and attorney, entrepreneur and philanthropist J.B. Pritzker, according to recently released financial data.