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8.04 percent of people in Omaha receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal program by the SE Illinois News, 8.04 percent of people in Omaha were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

SIC Theatre Department presents ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Saturday night

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 7, 2016

Real ropes reaching across the stage will represent “Charlotte’s Web” at 7 p.m. Saturday when Southeastern Illinois College's (SIC) talented troupe presents the famed musical at the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center in Harrisburg.

State's pension-debt crisis lingers as solutions seem to remain elusive

By SE Illinois News | Oct 7, 2016

Illinois' public pension crisis has been bumped out of the headlines by the Nov. 8 presidential election and other attention-grabbers, but the crisis hasn't gone away, the vice president of a Chicago-based conservative think tank said in a recent article.

Illinois workers drop out of labor force as manufacturing jobs are lost

By SE Illinois News | Oct 7, 2016

The Illinois unemployment rate declined for the fourth straight month in August, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced last week.

How did Brandon Phelps spend campaign funds in the third quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2016

Democratic Brandon Phelps's election campaign committee, Brandon Phelps for State Representative, spent $168,321 in the third quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Dale Fowler spend campaign funds in the third quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2016

Republican Dale Fowler's election campaign committee, Fowler for Senate, spent $327,693 in the third quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Jason V Kasiar spend campaign funds in the third quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2016

Republican Jason V Kasiar's election campaign committee, Friends of Jason Kasiar, spent $16,158 in the third quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Molly Wilson Kasiar spend campaign funds in the third quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2016

Republican Molly Wilson Kasiar's election campaign committee, Friends of Molly for State's Attorney, spent $12,698 in the third quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Report: Illinois job growth in August 'anemic,' mostly in northern urban areas

By JoAnna Brown | Oct 6, 2016

Illinois Department of Employment Security Director Jeff Mays said job growth within the state was secluded to certain metro areas, based on employment data on August activity.

Illinois GOP launches voter-fraud hot line after Kankakee bribery allegations

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 5, 2016

The Illinois Republican Party (ILGOP) launched a voter-fraud hot line today, in response to complaints of bribes for votes.

Benton provides updates on new police station

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 4, 2016

The Benton City Council met Aug. 8 to provide updates on the status of the new police station build.

Williamson County met to add territory

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 4, 2016

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Jan. 11 to add territory to the county.

Williamson County appointed new sheriff

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 4, 2016

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Jan. 11 to appoint Bennie Vick to sheriff.

Rauner appoints Ladd to economic opportunity post

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 1, 2016

Experienced civic employee Brittany Ladd recently agreed to become assistant director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, appointed by Gov. Bruce Rauner and replacing Andria Winters, who accepted a position with Intersect Illinois.