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City of West Frankfort City Council met October 12.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2017

City of West Frankfort City Council met at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12.

Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners met October 10.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2017

Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners met at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10.

City of Benton City Council met October 9.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2017

City of Benton City Council met at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9.

The City of Benton Zoning & Planning Commission met September 6.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2017

The City of Benton Zoning & Planning Commission met at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6.

Severin serves up ice cream treats as reading rewards

By Claudia Balthazar | Oct 11, 2017

Putting smiles on kids' faces is one way Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) gives back to his community, and his most recent success was an ice cream at the Custard Stand in Sesser, according to his website.

East Central Reporter Athletes in Action, Football: Oct. 8 - Oct. 14

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the East Central Reporter coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Oct. 8 to Oct. 14.

SE Illinois News Athletes in Action, Football: Oct. 8 - Oct. 14

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the SE Illinois News coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football player will compete during the week of Oct. 8 to Oct. 14.

Reis opponent will 'absolutely not' support Rauner after abortion legislation decision

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 10, 2017

Darren Bailey says he is no longer sure who is leading Illinois.

30 state lawmakers, including Brandon Phelps, leaving office

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 9, 2017

The Illinois General Assembly will see 30 lawmakers not return, including Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Elizabethtown).

Tell us what you think

By LGIS News Service | Oct 9, 2017

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Mount Carmel's Metcalf has 221 passing yards in McKendree Bearcats football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2017

Mount Carmel graduate Reece Metcalf had 221 passing yards, 30 pass attempts, 25 completions, 13 rushing yards, eight rush attempts and one fumble lost in McKendree Bearcats football's 28-10 loss Oct. 7 to the UIndy Greyhounds at Leemon Field.

Mount Carmel's Greer has two tackles in Eastern Ill. Panthers football win

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2017

Mount Carmel graduate Terrell Greer had two tackles in Eastern Ill. Panthers football's 24-23 win Oct. 7 over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at O'Brien.

Southern Illinois retailers want you to shop till you cop a prize

By Brent Zell | Oct 8, 2017

Holiday shoppers in Southern Illinois will have an extra incentive to do their gift-buying in the region this year.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 62806

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2017

One offender released on parole in May lives in Illinois zip code 62806, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

How did Brandon Phelps spend campaign funds in the third quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2017

Democratic Brandon Phelps's election campaign committee, Brandon Phelps for State Representative, spent $47,446 in the third quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Dale Fowler spend campaign funds in the third quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2017

Republican Dale Fowler's election campaign committee, Fowler for Senate, spent $3,732 in the third quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).