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Ronald Reagan's son to give keynote speech at annual Williamson dinner

By Chandra Lye | May 29, 2017

Michael Reagan, the son of former Republican President Ronald Reagan, will be the featured guest at the seventh annual Ronald Reagan Tribute Dinner in Williamson County on June 30.

Anthem Lights to perform at Miners' stadium

By Brent Zell | May 28, 2017

The musical group Anthem One with special guest David Dunn will perform at the home of the Southern Illinois Miners, Rent One Park, at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3, the Miners' website reported.

Workers' comp company would be another doomed Illinois business, Righter contends

By Hoang Tran | May 28, 2017

Creating an independent, non-profit company to provide workers' compensation to Illinois is a phenomenally bad idea, Sen. Dale Righer (R-Mattoon) said on Friday regarding House Bill 2622.

White County keeps its multiplier at 1.000

By Charmaine Little | May 28, 2017

White County's property assessment equalization, or multiplier, remains at 1.000, according to Constance Beard, the director of the lllinois Department of Revenue.

Williamson County multiplier drops slightly from previous factor

By Charmaine Little | May 28, 2017

Williamson County has been issued a multiplier, or property assessment equalization factor, of 1.0000 after a final assessment, according to Constance Beard, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Manar attacks Kankakee Times for publishing school funding numbers

By Michael McGrady | May 26, 2017

Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) is demanding a state investigation after the Kankakee Times reported on the anticipated district-by-district financial impact of his Senate Bill 1, which promises to change the state's formula for dispensing money to public schools.

Two Southerners sign on to boost Morthland football

By Brent Zell | May 26, 2017

Morthland College added two football players with nearly 2,000 receiving yards between them in their senior high school year, according to the school's sports Twitter feed.

Rauner says end run around Madigan only way forward for Illinois

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 26, 2017

The buckling stops here, Gov. Bruce Rauner said during a call-in radio show recently.

Watchdogs: Who's Joe, and why did Mautino pay him $12,487?

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 26, 2017

As a state lawmaker, Frank Mautino paid nearly $12,500 in campaign fund cash to a man named Joe without keeping any supporting receipts, according to a government oversight group.

Report shows 'true' accounting of pension liabilities more than double what governments say; Expert: debt is 'utterly absurd'

By Ann Maher, Madison County Record | May 26, 2017

Financial expert Mark Glennon of Wilmette says in his analysis of a new study on state and local pensions that the options available to reduce the substantial obligations facing Illinois funds include amending the state constitution or going through federal bankruptcy.

Southern Illinois Miners lose four to retirement

By Brent Zell | May 26, 2017

Four members of last year's Southern Illinois Miners have announced their retirements, the team announced on its website recently.

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St. Louisan to guide pitchers for Southern Illinois Miners

By Brent Zell | May 26, 2017

The Southern Illinois Miners have hired St. Louis native Garrett Bauer as their pitching coach, the team's website reported recently.

Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met May 22.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | May 26, 2017

Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 22.

Norris City Omaha Enfield Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met February 15.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 26, 2017

Norris City Omaha Enfield Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Norris City Omaha Enfield Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met January 18.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 26, 2017

Norris City Omaha Enfield Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Wednesday, Jan. 18.

City of Metropolis City Council met May 22.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 26, 2017

City of Metropolis City Council met at 7 p.m. Monday, May 22.

Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met April 17.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 26, 2017

Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Monday, April 17.

Tax analyst: Illinoisans crushed under weight of sales, income, property taxes

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 25, 2017

Illinoisans pay more in total taxes than anyone else in the nation, so any thoughts about adding to that burden need to be forgotten, a tax analyst argued recently.

Righter says Dems stopped compromising to rush through taxing measure

By Hoang Tran | May 24, 2017

The give-and-take in the Senate between Democrats wanting tax increases and Republicans wanting reforms ended on Tuesday with the liberals giving up on compromise and taking from Illinois taxpayers, Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) said.