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City of Metropolis Industrial and Commercial Committee met June 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 8, 2017

City of Metropolis Industrial and Commercial Committee met 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7.

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City of Metropolis Water/Light/Street Committee met June 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 8, 2017

City of Metropolis Water/Light/Street Committee met 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 7.

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City of Metropolis City Council met May 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 8, 2017

City of Metropolis City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, May 8.

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City of Metropolis City Council met April 10

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 8, 2017

City of Metropolis City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, April 10.

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Mount Vernon preps baseball field for youngsters camp

By Jason Burke | Jun 7, 2017

The Rams are charging the field again this summer to hold a fundamentals baseball camp for young players and veterans alike, Mount Vernon Township High School announced recently.

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Veterans Airport earns 'Primary Airport' honor from IDOT

By Donna Schmidt | Jun 7, 2017

Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois is the "Primary Airport of the Year," according to the Illinois Department of Transportation, which handed out six 2017 Airport of the Year Awards recently.

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Carmi White teachers earn grants to help with classroom projects

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 5, 2017

Six teachers in the Carmi White County School District have been awarded $200 grants by the Carmi Chamber of Commerce, the city announced recently.

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SIC partners with EIU, WIU and MSU on transfer outreach and agreements

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 5, 2017

Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) recently worked on transfer outreach and agreements with Eastern Illinois University (EIU), Western Illinois University (WIU) and Murray State University (MSU), according to a release from the school.

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Righter fights potential pay raises for Cook County school administrators

By Zachary Lewis | Jun 4, 2017

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) doesn't believe raising school administrators' salaries is the best way to help overly burdened public school system, he said during a Senate debate recently.

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Fowler fights for full-budget deal as fiscal year nears end

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 4, 2017

Another unbalanced budget isn't going to right the sinking ship that is Illinois, Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) told his fellow lawmakers as the Senate adjourned on Wednesday without a budget agreement.

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Charleston legislator targeted by vandalism; union connection suspected

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 2, 2017

Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the capture of vandals who raided one of his senior-assisted living construction worksites and damaged valuable equipment.

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Financial pro says Illinois following Puerto Rico's footsteps financially

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jun 1, 2017

Illinois appears to be heading south in more ways than one, a financial expert said on a Chicago-based radio show recently.

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Madigan rep says Democratic gubernatorial candidates toe the line on tax increase

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 1, 2017

All of the Democrats hoping to unseat Gov. Bruce Rauner in 2018 are backing Speaker of the House Michael Madigan's budget goal of raising taxes rather than enacting reforms, a Madigan spokesman told the Chicago Tribune recently.

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Freshmen legislators vent frustration at failure of budget deal

By Michael McGrady | Jun 1, 2017

Many freshmen lawmakers say the crash and burn they saw on Wednesday night came about because the Democrats don't know how to drive.

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Freeburg hosts golf outing July 8

By Jason Burke | Jun 1, 2017

Want a chance to tee off against other people in the Illinois area? Freeburg has you covered with a golf gathering for all ages this summer.

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Righter questions wisdom of erasing juvenile arrest records

By Zachary Lewis | Jun 1, 2017

Juveniles convicted of minor charges could get a second chance thanks to a bill passed by the Senate on Monday despite concerns raised by Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) that the measure could have unforeseen ramifications regarding gun permits.

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Former state school employee Jones paid in $83K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.4M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee David Jones, who retired in May 2017, saved $82,609 toward a pension over 22 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Crain paid in $118K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.65M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Cathy Crain, who retired in May 2017, saved $117,944 toward a pension over 30 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Varble paid in $52K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $766K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Daryl Varble, who retired in May 2017, saved $52,158 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Depriest paid in $125K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.83M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 1, 2017

Former state school employee Charles Depriest, who retired in May 2017, saved $124,641 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.