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Severin disenchanted with ‘wrong’ tax increase

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 10, 2017

State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) recently addressed constituents in an online presentation following the override of Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of bills leading to a state budget.

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Fowler sees no reason to celebrate new Illinois budget

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 10, 2017

Southern Illinois had its Independence Day celebration at least partly ruined by news out of Springfield that legislators had approved another tax hike to support a new budget, State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) suggested on his website recently.

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SIC helps launch a career with NASA

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 3, 2017

Shawneetown native Joseph Oldham pursued a professional path beginning with Southeastern Illinois College that ultimately led all the way to NASA, a posting on the SIC website said.

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Fowler stayed 'watchfully positive' during special session

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 3, 2017

Following the fiscal year’s end June 30, state Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) remained cautiously optimistic on the chances for a 2018 fiscal year budget solution, he told constituents via his website.

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Severin champions ‘Coaches vs. Cancer’ with formal commendation

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 3, 2017

When a tiny Illinois high school raised more cash to battle cancer than any other statewide, State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) saw fit to drop by, commend the students, and sponsor legislation honoring their efforts.

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More Madigan-generated woes expected for Illinois, editorial board says

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 4, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.

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State lawmakers accused of pay raise by committee

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 14, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are using a seemingly surreptitious way to give themselves pay raises: creating new and useless committees for which they are automatically paid an extra $10,326 as chairmen, a Chicago-based think tank is arguing.

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Metropolis mayoral candidates visualize local solutions

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 13, 2017

In the Massac County community of Metropolis, popularly known as “Superman’s hometown,” mayoral candidates’ responses to a recent survey explored whether it may take heroic efforts to overcome the city’s challenges and implement needed improvements.

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Fowler assesses Rauner budget message, responds to state worker pay ruling

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 27, 2017

State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) recently appraised Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Feb. 15 budget address — remarking positively on approach as well as content — prior to reviewing other recent key events.

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Lexi Lane prospers in McLeansboro thanks to SIC development center

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 20, 2017

When Beth Sandusky first imagined running her own women’s boutique in her hometown of McLeansboro four years ago, Southeastern Illinois College’s Workforce & Small Business Development Center in Harrisburg served as her springboard.

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Teens explore careers at SIC's Applied Technology Spotlight Day

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 1, 2017

From styled locks and lacquered nails to welding and electric technology, high school juniors and seniors recently explored career options with hands-on learning at Southeastern Illinois College’s Applied Technology Spotlight Day.

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Marion Chamber to host awards banquet and auction

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 1, 2017

The Marion Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation to the public to attend its 96th Annual Awards Banquet & Auction, starting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20, at the Pavilion in Marion.

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State GOP: Phelps should not support any Chicago schools pension bailout

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 19, 2016

Observing a virtual hole in the budget, Illinois Republicans recently said it’s time to call in a favor to state Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg), who this year promised to oppose Chicago’s public school bailout.

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Court revives Open Meetings case against Clark County

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 20, 2016

Favoring the Edgar County Watchdogs, an Illinois Appellate Court recently reversed a Circuit Court’s judgment on a park district’s appeal for dismissal, finding the case challenging the district's actions concerning a closed meeting valid.

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Fowler defeats Forby by wide margin in District 59 state Senate race

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 9, 2016

Republican Dale Fowler soundly defeated state Sen. Gary Forby (D-Benton) in District 59  — unseating an incumbent who served for over 12 years — with an agenda that focused on term limits, education and jobs.

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Democrats outspending GOP rivals in downstate election races

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 24, 2016

If spending close to a million dollars is the best way to win an election in Southern Illinois, voters will soon validate that strategy, as downstate Democratic contenders outspend their Republican counterparts by vast margins.

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SIC Theatre Department presents ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Saturday night

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 7, 2016

Real ropes reaching across the stage will represent “Charlotte’s Web” at 7 p.m. Saturday when Southeastern Illinois College's (SIC) talented troupe presents the famed musical at the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center in Harrisburg.

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Rauner appoints Ladd to economic opportunity post

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 1, 2016

Experienced civic employee Brittany Ladd recently agreed to become assistant director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, appointed by Gov. Bruce Rauner and replacing Andria Winters, who accepted a position with Intersect Illinois.

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Illinois Department on Aging promotes healthy aging month

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 10, 2016

With an ever-increasing population of older adults in the Prairie State — mirroring a national trend — the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) encourages residents to stay well and to be responsible for their health.

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SIC Board focuses on nursing, remedial skills, trustee training, frugal funding

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 19, 2016

A Southeastern Illinois College board meeting earlier this month in Harrisburg yielded several key decisions for SIC with varied consequences affecting course syllabi, training, funding and more.