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City of Carmi City Council met July 5.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 21, 2017

City of Carmi City Council met Tuesday, July 5.

City of Carmi City Council met July 18.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 21, 2017

City of Carmi City Council met at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18.

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees met July 13.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 21, 2017

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees met at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 13.

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees met June 15.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 21, 2017

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees met Thursday, June 15.

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees met May 10.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 21, 2017

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees met Wednesday, May 10.

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees met April 6.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 21, 2017

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees met Thursday, April 6.

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees met April 5.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 21, 2017

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees met Wednesday, April 5.

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

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 21, 2017

Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Thursday, June 22.

The price of local government: Village of Simpson

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 20, 2017

The Village of Simpson budget was $15,300 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $588.46 per household.

The price of local government: Village of Raleigh

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 19, 2017

The Village of Raleigh budget was $169,757.58 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $1,380.14 per household.

Analysis: Income tax hike will cost Saline County residents $5M more this year

By Kyle Wahe | Jul 18, 2017

Saline County residents will pay an additional $4.97 million in state income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

The price of local government: Village of Phillipstown

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 18, 2017

The Village of Phillipstown budget was $5,202 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $346.80 per household.

The price of local government: Village of Keenes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 18, 2017

The Village of Keenes budget was $54,825 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $1,827.50 per household.

The price of local government: Village of Keensburg

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 18, 2017

The Village of Keensburg budget was $115,413 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $1,697.25 per household.

Rauner changes communication staff as part of rebranding

By Hoang Tran | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently added several key communication personnel to his team, further shaking up his staff following a major political defeat when the Illinois General Assembly overrode his vetoes on a budget and spending plan.

Illinois Opportunity Project leader joins Rauner campaign push

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner's campaign committee has hired Matt Besler, president of the Illinois Opportunity Project, as its chief adviser, the non-profit advocacy announced on Monday.

Severin staff continues making rounds of libraries in satellite office effort

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 17, 2017

Rep. Dave Severin (R- Benton) recently took to Facebook about a series of satellite office hours his staff has been holding at public libraries in his district, including the most recent one held at the Benton Public Library.

Effects of budget starting to hit home, Fowler says in update to constituents

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 17, 2017

Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) recently updated constituents on the effects of the recently passed budget and the General Assembly’s upcoming work on school funding with a post on his website.