A new Illinois Policy Institute report detailing how property taxes are far outpacing population growth, inflation and the economy serves as a reminder to Darren Bailey of why he’s entering politics.

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) awarded a total of $1.4 million in local projects to five cities in Southern Illinois, including Benton, Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) said in a press release recently.

Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) ​is committed to coal.

Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) is hoping to interact with as many of his constituents as he can when he holds satellite office hours on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the McCoy Memorial Library in McLeansboro.

The Carterville Chamber of Commerce is hard at work putting the finishing touches on its Halloween Pumpkin Path outing.

Rep. Dave Reis (R-Ste. Marie) is leaving no doubt about where he stands on the issue of Illinois taxpayers being left to foot the bill for the Obama Library in Chicago.

City of Grayville City Council met at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9.

Harrisburg City Council met at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21.

City of Metropolis City Council met at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10.

City of Vienna City Council met at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11.

City of Vienna City Council met at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20.

Eldorado Memorial Public Library Board met at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12.

Eldorado Memorial Public Library Board of Budget Committee met at 5:02 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3.

Village of Freeburg Electric Committee met at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11.

Village of Freeburg Electric Committee met at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13.

Village of Freeburg Board of Trustees met at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Village of Freeburg Board of Trustees met at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Village of Freeburg Public Property Committee met at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11.

Village of Freeburg Public Property Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13.

Village of Freeburg Public Works Committee met at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11.