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

8.16 percent of people in Thompsonville receive food stamps

8.16 percent of people in Thompsonville were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SE Illinois News.

10.0 percent of people in Broughton receive food stamps

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

7.1 percent of people in Carterville receive food stamps

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

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency provides nutrient trend update

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency met Aug. 30 to provide a statewide nutrient trend update.

Metropolis City Council reviews homicide training request

The city of Metropolis City Council met Aug. 22 to review a police request for homicide training.

Grayville City Council sells property

The city of Grayville City Council met Aug. 22 to sell city property.

Eldorado CUSD board accepts retirement requests

The Eldorado Community Unified School District 4 Board met June 16 to accept retirement requests.

White County Board presents health care plan

The White County Board met July 21 to present a self-funded health care plan.

With family history, SIU swimming star took to sport like fish to water

By Brent Zell | Nov 11, 2016

Southern Illinois University's Bryn Handley found it natural to get into swimming when she was young.

SIU cross-country runner named to MVC Men's Scholar-Athlete Team

By Brent Zell | Nov 11, 2016

Southern Illinois cross-country runner Josh Maier has been named to the Missouri Valley Conference Men's Scholar-Athlete Team, according to siusalukis.com.

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.

7.77 percent of people in Villa Ridge receive food stamps

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

5.67 percent of people in Whittington receive food stamps

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

11.38 percent of people in Brookport receive food stamps

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

3.71 percent of people in Dahlgren receive food stamps