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ILA: Hutchinson amendment threatens people's right to safety

By SE Illinois News | Jan 31, 2017

If an amendment recently introduced in Springfield by state Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) passes muster, Illinois dwellers could face what the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) considers taxation of citizens’ Second Amendment rights.

Williamson County commissioners approve final budget

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 31, 2017

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Nov. 30 to approve the final budget.

Williamson County commissioners appoint board members

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 31, 2017

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Dec. 1 to appoint board members.

Shawnee Community College trustees approve graduation list

By Louie Torres | Jan 31, 2017

The Shawnee Community College Board of Trustees met Dec. 5 to approve the graduation list.

Massac CUSD board prepares superintendent interviews

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 31, 2017

The Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Dec. 1 to prepare for superintendent interviews.

Ugly Christmas Suit event raises money for charity

By Heather Doyle | Jan 30, 2017

People paid to get their photos with a men in a silly Christmas suit, $5,000 earned for charity.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce to offer college scholarship to lucky high school senior

By Heather Doyle | Jan 30, 2017

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce in Carmi, Illinois, is offering a $500 college scholarship to high school seniors entering college in the fall.

Protests greet Madigan's controversial re-election as House speaker

By SE Illinois News | Jan 30, 2017

In one of the first votes by the newly sworn-in Illinois House, long-serving House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) was re-elected to a 17th term in that seat.

Saline County GOP sees economic opportunities with new administration

By Michael Carroll | Jan 30, 2017

The Saline County Republican Party sees opportunities to make progress on legislative term limits, workers’ compensation reform and regional economic growth as the party builds on its 2016 successes in the new year.

New House GOP Conference chair says voters have mandated reform

By SE Illinois News | Jan 30, 2017

GOP legislators in Springfield received their marching orders in November's general election to keep pushing for reform, the newly named House Republican Conference chairman said during a recent interview.