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Metropolis City Council congratulates softball team

By Louie Torres | Oct 26, 2016

The Metropolis City Council met Oct. 11 to congratulate the Massac County Junior High Softball team on their state championship.

Massac County Board of Education discuss possible demolition

By Louie Torres | Oct 26, 2016

The Massac County Board of Education met Oct. 11 to discuss demolition of the primary building.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services review research, information

By Louie Torres | Oct 26, 2016

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services met July 26 to review research and information.

SIU volleyballer snags 1,000th career kill, joins elite group

By Brent Zell | Oct 25, 2016

Volleyballer Andrea Estrada recently joined an exclusive club when the Southern Illinois outside hitter recorded her 1,000th career kill, according to a report on siusalukis.com.

'My Home is in Illinois' campaign supports many political newcomers in state races

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 25, 2016

A new ad campaign is encouraging voters to choose political newcomers for the state legislature when they go to the polls for the general election next month.

Massac County school district discusses updating Lewis Bowles Practice Facility

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 24, 2016

The Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met on Monday, Aug. 22, and discussed bringing the Lewis Bowles Practice Facility up to code.

Democrats outspending GOP rivals in downstate election races

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 24, 2016

If spending close to a million dollars is the best way to win an election in Southern Illinois, voters will soon validate that strategy, as downstate Democratic contenders outspend their Republican counterparts by vast margins.

Madigan documentary streaming online on newspapers' website

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 24, 2016

Three Illinois daily newspapers are hosting on-demand screenings of the "Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics." video.

Illinois' fiscal, systemic descent noted in lead up to election

By Karen Kidd | Oct 23, 2016

With the general election nearing, editorials on the poor state of Illinois government help bring into better focus what is at stake when voters go to the polls.

Olympian, SIU legend to be inducted into Track and Field Hall of Fame

By Brent Zell | Oct 23, 2016

Track-and-field Olympian and national champion Connie Price-Smith, a former Southern Illinois athlete and coach, will be inducted into the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame Nov. 3 in New York City, siusalukis.com reported.

15.92 percent of people in Mounds receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2016

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

7.7 percent of people in Equality receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2016

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

1.08 percent of people in Miller City receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2016

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

9.56 percent of people in Cave In Rock receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2016

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

9.19 percent of people in Olmsted receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2016

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