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Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel hears oral arguments

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 8, 2017

The Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Jan. 10 to hear oral arguments.

Illinois Racing Board approves sports bar change in ownership

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 8, 2017

The Illinois Racing Board met Jan. 24 to approve a sports bar change in ownership.

Illinois Labor Relations Board reviews litigation report

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 8, 2017

The Illinois Labor Relations Board met Jan. 10 to review the litigation report.

Freeburg Public Property Committee addresses drainage problems

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 8, 2017

The village of Freeburg Public Property Committee met Jan. 11 to address the drainage problems.

Freeburg Finance Committee updates investment system

By Michael Abella | Mar 7, 2017

The village of Freeburg Finance Committee met Nov. 30 to update the investment system.

Davis Junction Village Board ratifies emergency expenditures

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 7, 2017

The Davis Junction Village Board met Dec. 13 to ratify emergency expenditures.

Williamson County commissioners discuss early retirement

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 7, 2017

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Dec. 1 to discuss early retirement.

Williamson County commissioners discuss workman's compensation

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 7, 2017

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

Fowler optimistic about reaching a budget compromise

By Jireh Gibson | Mar 6, 2017

Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) insists he remains optimistic about the prospect of a Grand Bargain compromise that would end the state’s nearly two-year drought of no budget.

Batinick: AFSCME members authorizing a strike is 'disappointing'

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 6, 2017

When the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) scheduled a strike vote earlier this year, many viewed the move as another tactic orchestrated by the union to prevent Gov. Bruce Rauner from imposing his last, best offer.

SIC nursing program puts on clinic in exam success rate

By Heather Doyle | Mar 6, 2017

Southeastern Illinois College's (SIC) associate's degree nursing program (ADN) and practical degree program are the best in the state, two nursing advocacy groups said recently.