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Democratic Brandon Phelps's election campaign committee, Brandon Phelps for State Representative, spent $185,327 in the fourth 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 fourth quarter?

Republican Molly Wilson Kasiar's election campaign committee, Friends of Molly for State's Attorney, spent $23,388 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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

Republican Dale Fowler's election campaign committee, Fowler for Senate, spent $472,576 in the fourth 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 fourth quarter?

Republican Jason V Kasiar's election campaign committee, Friends of Jason Kasiar, spent $3,682 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Carmi City Council enters intergovernmental agreement

The Carmi City Council met Nov. 15 to enter into an intergovernmental agreement.

Vienna council discuss insurance quotes

The Vienna City Council met Nov. 9 to discuss insurance quotes.

Williamson County Board of Commissioners accepts reports

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Nov. 9 to accept reports.

Williamson County commissioners appoint members

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Nov. 10 to appoint members.

Grayville City Council enters intergovernmental agreement

The Grayville City Council met Nov. 14 to enter into an intergovernmental agreement.

Rauner implored to take tougher stance in battle with AFSCME

Perhaps one of the most prominent stories in 2016 was Gov. Bruce Rauner’s ongoing battle with Illinois’ largest government-employee union, but how Rauner proceeds in the months to come will be critical, a political analyst said.

'Elevator speech' remains sore spot with Kennedy

Chris Kennedy does not appear to be a man who seeks the spotlight, as he coped with the GOP’s new digital ad linking him to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) by eluding the topic — both on tape and afterward.

Mendoza era begins on chaotic note during move-in time

Amid reports of missing property and last-minute changes in move-in plans, the transition between outgoing Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger and incoming Comptroller Susana Mendoza recently took on a testy tone.

Policy Institute, Madigan camp clash on population loss, business climate

Over 110,000 more people left Illinois in a year than arrived here from other states, leading to the highest overall drop in population in the nation, new figures reveal.

Scuba diving class scheduled for Marion

By Brent Zell | Jan 6, 2017

The HUB Recreation Center in Marion will host scuba diving lessons 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, in the Heartland Regional Aquatics Center, according to the facility's website.

GOP seeks uniformity on illegal immigrant student policies