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One burglary reported on Southeastern Illinois College campus in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2017

There was 1 on-campus burglary in 2016 on the campus of Southeastern Illinois College, located in Harrisburg, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.

Former state school employee Sherman paid in $15K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $285K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2017

Former state school employee Glenn Sherman, who retired in January 2017, saved $15,239 toward a pension over 3 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Southeastern Illinois offer mini sessions on campus, online

By Heather Doyle | Feb 1, 2017

Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) will be offering mini semester courses this spring both online and on campus for courses ranging from public speaking to plant maintenance to biofuels system technology.

Think tank, state reps propose Budget Solutions 2018 plan to close $7.1 billion deficit

By SE Illinois News | Feb 1, 2017

The Illinois Policy Institute is proposing a budget conservative group leaders contend would put an end to the state’s nearly two-year impasse, closing a $7.1 billion deficit without adding any new taxes.

Metropolis street committee revives electronic recycling program

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 2, 2017

The city of Metropolis Water/Light/Street Committee met Nov. 16 to revive the electronic recycling program.

Metropolis Police and Fire Committee approves budget items

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 2, 2017

The city of Metropolis Police and Fire Committee met Oct. 5 to approve budget items.

Carmi City Council authorizes vendor invoices

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 2, 2017

The Carmi City Council met Dec. 20 to authorize vendor invoices.

Vienna City Council swears-in new treasurer

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 2, 2017

The Vienna City Council met Dec. 21 to swear-in the new treasurer.

High property taxes a multilayered problem in Illinois

By SE Illinois News | Feb 2, 2017

Property owners in Illinois are the hardest hit in the nation when it comes to taxes. And the property tax burden coupled with falling home values is crippling homeowners and leading many Illinois families to deduce that buying a home in Illinois just isn’t worth it.

Southeastern Illinois College forensics team wins big at speech tournament

By Heather Doyle | Feb 3, 2017

The Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) Forensic Falcons took home more than 30 awards at a speech tournament on Jan. 21 at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

Miners release promotional schedule

By Brent Zell | Feb 3, 2017

The Southern Illinois Miners recently released their promotional schedule for the 2017 season, according to the team's website.

Brooke named head golf coach, assistant athletic director at Morthland

By Brent Zell | Feb 3, 2017

Marion native Cassie Brooke has been named the head golf coach and assistant athletic director at Morthland College in West Frankfort, according to a news release on the school's website.

Critics say 'House of Madigan' continues to play by own rules

By SE Illinois News | Feb 3, 2017

Several Illinois legislators have responded to the House’s latest capitulation to longtime Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), decrying the body’s utter lack of independence or apparent motivation to value representation of home jurisdictions over the speaker’s sway.

Rauner cites ‘moral obligation’ to attain better future

By SE Illinois News | Feb 3, 2017

Following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recent State of the State address in Springfield, major news organizations observed the highlights and takeaways as he reiterated remarks on continuing budget gridlock while simultaneously calling for compromise and reform.