January, 2017 Stories | SE Illinois News

Massac County GOP hopes to add more Republicans to county offices

By S. Laney Griffo | Jan 23, 2017

The Massac County Republican Party is gearing up for the spring 2017 election following its success in November.

Embattled auditor general told to step aside

By SE Illinois News | Jan 23, 2017

The Chicago Tribune has called for embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino to step aside until he resolves nagging campaign finance questions that his critics say major media outlets have largely ignored for months.

Frustrated Illinois manufacturer flees to Indiana's 'affordable shore' next door

By SE Illinois News | Jan 23, 2017

The president of a company that moved from Illinois to Indiana said recently on a Chicago radio talk show that he looks back on Illinois and hopes one day the state will get its act together.

Vienna City Council purchases directory sign

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 21, 2017

The Vienna City Council met Dec. 7 to purchase a directory sign.

Metropolis Police and Fire Committee purchases fire hose

By Louie Torres | Jan 21, 2017

The city of Metropolis Police and Fire Committee met Dec. 6 to purchase a new fire hose.

Metropolis Finance Committee renews employee insurance

By Louie Torres | Jan 21, 2017

The city of Metropolis Finance Committee met Dec. 6 to renew employee insurance.

Metropolis Water/Light/Street Committee approves piston pump repair

By Louie Torres | Jan 21, 2017

The city of Metropolis Water/Light/Street Committee met Dec. 6 to approve a piston pump repair.

Carmi City Council approves new truck bids

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 21, 2017

The Carmi City Council met Dec. 6 to approve bids for a new truck.

Analysis: Illinois has nation's steepest 'wealth flight' income differential

By SE Illinois News | Jan 20, 2017

After Illinois’ personal income tax was hiked just 2 points — from 3 to 5 percent — in early 2011, a record number of residents packed their bags, revealing what the Illinois Policy Institute termed “wealth flight.”

Workers' comp reform a top priority for Rauner in 2017

By SE Illinois News | Jan 20, 2017

Getting Illinois back on its feet has been a top priority for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner since he took office two years ago.

Keefes donates $2,500 to Committee to Elect Bleyer 5th District Appellate Judge

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2017

Committee to Elect Bleyer 5th District Appellate Judge has received $63,020.20 in contributions in 2016 from 79 donors.

Bradley A. and Margo Spiess donates $1,000 to Friends of Molly Dearing

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2017

Bradley A. and Margo Spiess, (716 N. Catherine Ave., LA Grange Park), donated $1,000 to Harrisburg's Friends of Molly Dearing on Nov. 1, 2016.

William & Dorothy Bleyer donates $1,000 to Committee to Elect Bleyer 5th District Appellate Judge

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2017

William & Dorothy Bleyer, (909 W. Grand Ave., Carterville), donated $1,000 to Marion's Committee to Elect Bleyer 5th District Appellate Judge on Jan. 13, 2016.

State responds to over 140 child trafficking charges in 2016

By Heather Doyle | Jan 16, 2017

DCFS declares January human trafficking awareness month in Illinois

State GOP targets Phelps for his support for Madigan

By S. Laney Griffo | Jan 16, 2017

The Illinois Republican Party released a robocall informing voters in the 118th Congressional District that state Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) cast his ballot for House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).