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Kasiar: Phelps unwilling to pass a balanced budget

By Claudia Balthazar | Aug 15, 2016

GOP candidate comments on passed stopgap budget following months of disagreements.

Benton City Council decides to move forward on a new police department building

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 14, 2016

Benton City Council decides to move forward on a new police department building at recent meeting.

Benton City Council holds town hall meeting on need for ladder truck

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 14, 2016

Benton City Council held a town hall meeting on the need for ladder truck in late July.

White County Board considers several appointments

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 13, 2016

White County Board considers several appointments at recent meeting.

Salukis continue to shine in Northwoods League

By Brent Zell | Aug 12, 2016

Four members of the Southern Illinois baseball team continued to do well in the Northwoods League.

'Doc' Knapp, beloved SIU basketball figure, passes away at 80

By Sean Fowler | Aug 12, 2016

One of the most beloved fixtures of the Southern Illinois Saluki's men's basketball program, Don Knapp, died earlier this summer at the age of 80.

Anderson moved up to director of tennis at SIU

By Brent Zell | Aug 12, 2016

Audra Anderson has been named director of tennis at Southern Illinois.

Morthland College overcoming recruiting challenges

By Sean Fowler | Aug 12, 2016

When large, well-known colleges and universities recruit student-athletes, there's no problem getting them to accept. Even schools with religious connections, such as Notre Dame, have little trouble finding athletes. But when a school is both small and religious, recruiting athletes can be a difficult process.

Harrisburg Public Library District Board reviews plans for new building

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 11, 2016

Harrisburg Public Library District Board reviews plans for new building at recent meeting.

Vienna City Council discusses site of future county complex

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 11, 2016

Vienna City Council discusses site of future county complex at recent meeting.

Harrisburg Public Library District Board reviews various maintenance issues

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 11, 2016

Harrisburg Public Library District Board reviews various maintenance issues at its meeting this week.

Carterville Water & Sewer Board discusses water tank repairs

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 11, 2016

Carterville Water & Sewer Board discusses water tank repairs at recent meeting.

Illinois DCFS Instituional Review Board reviews pilot program for home visits

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 10, 2016

Illinois DCFS Instituional Review Board reviews pilot program for home visits at recent meeting.

Massac County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board holds special meeting on employment matters

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 10, 2016

Massac County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board holds special meeting on employment matters this week.

Benton City Council reviews plat for I-57 Airport Business Park

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 10, 2016

Benton City Council reviews plat for I-57 Airport Business Park at its meeting this week.

Grayville City Council discusses downtown parking lot

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 9, 2016

Grayville City Council discusses downtown parking lot at yesterday's meeting.

Forby accused of being in Speaker Mike Madigan’s pocket

By Matt Smith | Aug 9, 2016

A recent ad paid for by the Illinois House Republican Organization has sent out a strong message against Sen. Gary Forby for being in Speaker Mike Madigan’s pocket.