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News from 2017

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Former SIU superstar Frazier adds one more honor to his legend

By Nathan Davis | Jul 7, 2017

Almost 40 years after retiring, legendary Southern Illinois University (SIU) alumnus Walt Frazier still finds ways to score.

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Salukis line up against tough volley competition this fall

By Nathan Davis | Jul 7, 2017

The Southern Illinois University volleyball team will go up against some powerhouse opponents this year, including five teams that made the NCAA tournament last season, according to the Salukis' recently released schedule.

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Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees met April 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 7, 2017

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees met 10:14 a.m. Thursday, April 6.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

Democratic Brandon Phelps's election campaign committee, Brandon Phelps for State Representative, spent $64,883 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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City of Metropolis Water/Light/Street Committee met July 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 7, 2017

City of Metropolis Water/Light/Street Committee met 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 5.

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City of Metropolis Ordinance Committee met July 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 7, 2017

City of Metropolis Ordinance Committee met 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 5.

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City of Vienna City Council met July 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 7, 2017

City of Vienna City Council met 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5.

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City of West Frankfort City Council met May 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 7, 2017

City of West Frankfort City Council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 23.

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Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3 holds $2.3 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

Norris City-omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 has $2,250,374 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the SE Illinois News.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

Republican Dale Fowler's election campaign committee, Fowler for Senate, spent $9,883 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Grayville Community Unit School District 1 placed on financial "Review" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Grayville Community Unit School District 1 on its financial "Review" list.

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The price of local government: Village of Galatia

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

The Village of Galatia budget was $1.04 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $2,904.63 per household.

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Harrisburg Middle School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

Harrisburg Middle School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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City of Benton City Council met June 12.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 7, 2017

City of Benton City Council met Monday, June 12.

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Bryant says yes to tax hike with SB 9 veto override vote

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 6, 2017

Rep. Terry Bryant (Mt. Vernon) and 9 other GOP House members joined Democrats to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of three budget bills.

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Veto override gives Illinois first budget in two years

By Hoang Tran | Jul 6, 2017

Illinois has its first budget in more than two years after the House voted on Thursday to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes of three contentious bills that made it through both chambers in a special extended session.

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Statehouse on lockdown after mysterious white powder thrown at governor's office

By Hoang Tran | Jul 6, 2017

The Statehouse was on security lockdown early on Thursday after a substance was allegedly thrown at Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office, as well as the lieutenant governor's office and the House gallery.

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Who are the City of Fairfield's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2017

Here are the 50 highest-paid employees of the City of Fairfield, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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The price of local government: Village of Equality

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2017

The Village of Equality budget was $76,921.26 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $248.94 per household.

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New Simpson Hill SD 32 holds $425k in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2017

New Simpson Hill School District 32 has $425,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the SE Illinois News.