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5.66 percent of people in Belknap receive food stamps.

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 21, 2016

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

Marion Mayor voices support of senate candidate Dale Fowler

By Jeff Gantt | Sep 21, 2016

Marion Mayor Robert L. Butler recently voiced his support for Dale Fowler, the Republican candidate for the state senate in the 59th District.

Concealed carry classes return to Southeastern Illinois College

By JoAnna Brown | Sep 21, 2016

After a strong interest in previous years, Southeastern Illinois College is offering several Illinois and Utah concealed carry courses this fall.

Goreville Community Unit School District No. 1 Board reviews tentative budget

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 20, 2016

Goreville Community Unit School District No. 1 Board reviews tentative budget at a recent meeting.

Southeastern Illinois College Board to vote on FY2017 budget

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 20, 2016

Southeastern Illinois College Board of trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20.

SIU to host baseball prospect camp

By Brent Zell | Sep 18, 2016

The Saluki Baseball Prospect Camp for high-school players is set for Sunday, Oct. 23, on the Southern Illinois University campus in Carbondale.

Du Quoin alum Cook shines in Morthland's first varsity football game

By Brent Zell | Sep 18, 2016

Spencer Cook and Morthland both had good season debuts.

IEMA proposes radioactive materials license changes

By SE Illinois News | Sep 16, 2016

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) recently proposed a change to the radioactive material licensing requirements.

Rauner urges Assembly to put redistricting reform back on ballot

By SE Illinois News | Sep 16, 2016

Now that the Illinois Supreme Court has kept redistricting reform, also known as "free maps," off the November ballot, Gov. Bruce Rauner said he wants the General Assembly to put it back on.

Metropolis Water/Light/Street Committee discusses phase 2 of the water treatment plant

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 16, 2016

Metropolis Water/Light/Street Committee discusses phase 2 of the water treatment plant during a recent meeting.

Metropolis City Council discusses gas company surcharges

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 16, 2016

Metropolis City Council, resident discuss gas company surcharges at recent meeting.

Metropolis Finance Committee reviews insurance contract, budget

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 16, 2016

Metropolis Finance Committee reviews insurance contract, budget at its recent meeting.

Illinois governor, AFSCME remain deadlocked in contract talks

By SE Illinois News | Sep 16, 2016

More than a year after talks between Gov. Bruce Rauner and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees were said to have reached an impasse in negotiations over the union's contract with the state which expired on June 30, 2015, all efforts to agree on new terms have been fruitless.