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Analysis: Income tax hike will cost Gallatin County residents 1.3M more this year

By Kyle Wahe | Jul 21, 2017

Gallatin County residents will pay an additional $1,278,089 in state income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Journalists say cuts keep Capitol coverage thin, brainstorming necessary

By John Revak | Jul 21, 2017

A group of journalists got together at a Springfield forum recently to discuss the future of ... a group of journalists.

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Rauner shake-up follows in wake of perceived political defeat

By Hoang Tran | Jul 21, 2017

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12 Salukis prove they're big dogs in classroom and on field

By Nathan Davis | Jul 21, 2017

A dozen Salukis stepped up their games this year to garner Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) President’s Council Academic Excellence Awards, according to the school.

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Budget described as no solution to Illinois insolvency

By Karen Kidd | Jul 21, 2017

While state lawmakers ended a two-year budget impasse, the measures adopted by the Illinois Legislature will not fix the state's fiscal mess, an analyst who co-wrote a paper that places the state 49th in long-run solvency told the Sangamon Sun.

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SIU star takes his bball game on the road -- to Finland

By Nathan Davis | Jul 21, 2017

Sean O’Brien is willing to cross an ocean to play pro basketball.

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Harrisburg native outraged by city salaries, sees little concern for citizens

By Hoang Tran | Jul 21, 2017

For Donald Bryant, a recent article in the SE Illinois News was a wake-up call.

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Phelps targeted by Americans for Prosperity over veto vote

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 21, 2017

The Illinois chapter of Americans for Prosperity is launching an accountability campaign targeting several state representatives, including Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg), over their vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto on the recently passed budget.

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State tax hike means Harrisburg's richest get richer

By LGIS News Service | Jul 21, 2017

School’s out in the summertime. So when Harrisburg’s Mike and Angella Gauch decided they would drive to Springfield earlier this month, getting out of work wasn’t a concern.

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The price of local government: Village of Stonefort

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 21, 2017

The Village of Stonefort budget was $248,753.52 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $2,108.08 per household.

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Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education will meet July 24.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Jul 21, 2017

Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 24.

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Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met June 5.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Jul 21, 2017

Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 5.

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Village of Freeburg Public Property Committee met July 12.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 21, 2017

Village of Freeburg Public Property Committee met at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 12.

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Village of Freeburg Electric Committee met July 12.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 21, 2017

Village of Freeburg Electric Committee met at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12.

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Village of Freeburg Board of Trustees met June 5.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 21, 2017

Village of Freeburg Board of Trustees met Monday, June 5.

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Village of Freeburg Board of Trustees met June 19.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 21, 2017

Village of Freeburg Board of Trustees met Monday, June 19.

Village of Freeburg Board of Trustees met July 17.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 21, 2017

Village of Freeburg Board of Trustees met at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 17.

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Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners met July 11.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 21, 2017

Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners met at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11.

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Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners met June 13.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 21, 2017

Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, June 13.

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Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met July 17.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 21, 2017

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met at 9 a.m. Monday, July 17.