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The Six Mile library board holds strategic planning meeting

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 20, 2016

The Six Mile Regional Library District Board of Trustees met Sept. 13 for strategic planning.

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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.

State places Cairo USD 1 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 19, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Cairo USD 1 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

Staet places Crab Orchard CUSD 3 on 'Financial Early Warning' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 19, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Crab Orchard CUSD 3 on its "Financial Early Warning" list.

State places Eldorado CUSD 4 on 'Financial Review' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 19, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Eldorado CUSD 4 on its "Financial Review" list.

State places Goreville CUD 1 on 'Financial Review' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 19, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Goreville CUD 1 on its "Financial Review" list.

State places Marion CUSD 2 on 'Financial Review' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 19, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Marion CUSD 2 on its "Financial Review" list.

State places Sesser-Valier CUSD 196 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 19, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Sesser-Valier CUSD 196 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

Think-tank analysts scold Madigan for not wanting to release tax returns

By SE Illinois News | Nov 18, 2016

The co-founders of a Chicago-based conservative public-policy think tank recently challenged an assertion by House Speaker Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) spokesman that Madigan shouldn't have to release his tax returns as Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has done.

Illinois official: It's legal for Grubhub to fire Trump voters

By SE Illinois News | Nov 18, 2016

In the wake of Election Day, GrubHub CEO Matt Maloney wrote and sent out a mass email to his thousands of employees concerning the election of Donald Trump and their party affiliation and support.

Gov. Rauner eager to get back into budget talks

By SE Illinois News | Nov 18, 2016

With the 2016 election over, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said he is eager to engage in discussions to resolve one of the state’s biggest problems: a balanced budget.

Watchdog: Southern Illinois voters rule personal-injury lawyer lobby out of order

By SE Illinois News | Nov 18, 2016

Demonstrating their preference for judges and legislators unafraid of personal-injury attorneys’ clout, Illinois voters made their views on the matter of lawsuit abuse abundantly clear on Election Day, a state watchdog group said.

Former Illinois GOP chief advises Trump to strike unifying tone in first 100 days

By SE Illinois News | Nov 18, 2016

One-time Illinois GOP chair Pat Brady said that despite the controversy over the presidential election results, the public must abide by the nation’s democratic process and give Donald Trump a fair chance when he takes office.

Rocky road anticipated for Illinois Dems in election's wake

By SE Illinois News | Nov 18, 2016

Following the general election, regional political analysts suggested that Republican victories in Illinois had more to do with Democratic challengers being intentionally tied to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) in the public’s mind than initially anticipated.

Mautino scandal virtually ignored in state media, political realms

By SE Illinois News | Nov 18, 2016

Despite the controversy surrounding embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino and whatever misdeeds he may have committed, the scandal apparently is not a big deal if news media buzz and political heat are any indication, a citizen journalist recently said on his blog.