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News from February 2017

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Watchdogs question Clark County Park District activities

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 6, 2017

Compared actions to Kankakee Valley Park District; former KVPD executive director indicted by federal grand jury.

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Marion Park Board Commissioner Chris Sheffler seeks third term

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 6, 2017

After serving as commissioner on the Marion Park Board for two partial terms, Chris Sheffler is hoping to secure a full four-year term on the board this spring.

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Williamson County commissioners approve tax levies

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 6, 2017

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Nov. 30 to approve tax levies.

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Benton City Council approves street project contract

By Louie Torres | Feb 6, 2017

The Benton City Council met Dec. 12 to approve a street project contract.

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Williamson County commissioners discuss worker's compensation

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 6, 2017

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Dec. 7 to discuss worker's compensation.

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Benton City Council approves animal control contract

By Louie Torres | Feb 6, 2017

The Benton City Council met Dec. 27 to approve an animal control contract.

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Freeburg Finance Committee reviews balance sheet

By Michael Abella | Feb 6, 2017

The village of Freeburg Finance Committee met Dec. 28 to review the balance sheet.

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Franklin library trustees approve expenditures

By Louie Torres | Feb 6, 2017

The Franklin Public Library District Board of Trustees met Oct. 11 to approve expenditures.

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Freeburg legal committee reviews real estate transactions

By Michael Abella | Feb 6, 2017

The village of Freeburg Legal and Ordinance Committee met Dec. 28 to discuss real estate transactions.

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Harrisburg City Council reviews tax levy ordinance

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 4, 2017

The Harrisburg City Council met Dec. 21 to review the tax levy ordinance.

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Harrisburg City Council recognizes retiring police officers

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 4, 2017

The Harrisburg City Council met Dec. 15 to recognize retiring police officers.

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Grayville City Council approves purchasing policy

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 4, 2017

The Grayville City Council met Dec. 27 to approve the purchasing policy.

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Metropolis City Council accepts road closures

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 4, 2017

The Metropolis City Council met Dec. 27 to accept road closures.

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Southeastern Illinois College production of 'Little Women' to show Feb. 10-11

By Kathy Adams | Feb 3, 2017

Southeastern Illinois College's production of the Louisa May Alcott classic, 'Little Women,' will take place Feb. 10-11.

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Rauner taps Munger as deputy governor to leverage her versatile skillset

By SE Illinois News | Feb 3, 2017

Chosen for her extensive business, government and human services experience, former Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger was named deputy governor today by Gov. Bruce Rauner in order to support conquering the state’s financial ordeals.

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Santana's number to be retired by Miners

By Brent Zell | Feb 3, 2017

Ralph Santana, a special instructor with the Southern Illinois Miners who has been with the team since its first season, will have his number retired during a special ceremony this summer.

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Attorney General asks court to cut off state employee paychecks

By SE Illinois News | Feb 3, 2017

State Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a motion yesterday asking the court to dissolve the preliminary injunction that ordered state worker paychecks to continue while the Illinois budget was at an impasse.

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Taxpayers' Federation weighs in on budget compromise discussion

By SE Illinois News | Feb 3, 2017

A potential solution in Illinois’ long-running and often contentious budget impasse may finally be in sight.

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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.

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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.