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Carterville operations committee reviews FEMA plan

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 9, 2016

The city of Carterville Finance/Economic Development/Operations Committee met Aug. 2 to review the FEMA flood plan.

11.34 percent of people in Energy receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 8, 2016

11.34 percent of people in Energy were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SE Illinois News.

8.71 percent of people in Galatia receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 8, 2016

8.71 percent of people in Galatia were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SE Illinois News.

12.43 percent of people in Harrisburg receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 8, 2016

12.43 percent of people in Harrisburg were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SE Illinois News.

9.4 percent of people in Karnak receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 8, 2016

9.4 percent of people in Karnak were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SE Illinois News.

Analyst: Legislators love constitutional amendments -- that don't affect them

By SE Illinois News | Nov 7, 2016

On Tuesday, voters in Illinois will vote on a constitutional amendment aimed at locking away transportation funds and preventing those funds from being spent for other purposes -- a measure that has opponents.

Kasiar compares his slim campaign budget with Phelps' PAC-fueled war chest

By Taryn Phaneuf | Nov 7, 2016

A day before the general election, the fundraising machine for a Southern Illinois Democrat looking to hold onto his state House seat is humming to keep commercials on the air and fliers in the mail.

Illinois taxpayers must demand that legislators reform pension system, analyst says

By Karen Kidd | Nov 7, 2016

Illinois taxpayers need to send a clear message to the General Assembly to work with the governor and tackle the state's trillions of dollars in unfunded pension liabilities, the president of a government advisory group said during a recent radio interview.

Tribune gives Duckworth low marks for tenure at state veterans agency

By SE Illinois News | Nov 7, 2016

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth's (D-IL) record was assessed recently by the Chicago Tribune as largely ineffective.

If Illinois Dems win big, they risk owning way more than just victory

By Karen Kidd | Nov 7, 2016

While online campaigning and phone polling are changing the way elections happen, Democrats in Springfield may find themselves in an unfamiliar position if they should win a super-majority next week, a Chicago-area political reporter said during a radio interview.

Harrisburg library board to purchase new computers

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 6, 2016

The Harrisburg Public Library District Board of Trustees met Sept. 13 to purchase four new computers.

Frankfort library board discuss building uses, capabilities

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 6, 2016

The Frankfort Public Library District Board of Trustees met March 9 to discuss building uses and capabilities.

Eldorado CUSD Board of Education adopts policies

By Louie Torres | Nov 6, 2016

The Eldorado Community Unit #4 School District Board of Education met Aug. 18 to adopt board policies.

Freeburg Public Works Committee provides water tower leak update

By Louie Torres | Nov 6, 2016

The village of Freeburg Public Works Committee met Sept. 19 to provide an update on the water tower leak.

Carmi City Council announces electronic recycling day

By Louie Torres | Nov 6, 2016

The Carmi City Council met Oct. 4 to announce an electronic recycling day.

Freeburg Electric Committee revises sales contract

By Louie Torres | Nov 6, 2016

The village of Freeburg Electric Committee met Sept. 19 to revise the IMEA power sales contract.

Williamson County Board of Commissioners appoint members

By Louie Torres | Nov 6, 2016

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 14 to appoint members.

SIC campus greener with Math & Science Club recycling program

By JoAnna Brown | Nov 6, 2016

Members of the Math & Science Club at Southeastern Illinois College originated a campus-wide recycling program.

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Madigan documentary available online, on TV, in theaters

By SE Illinois News | Nov 4, 2016

“He’s been called the ‘King of Illinois’ and is considered more powerful than the governor,” begins the documentary about longtime Speaker of the House Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), now available for viewing online.