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Harrisburg City Council met June 15.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Jul 28, 2017

Harrisburg City Council met at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 15.

State school funding bill would micromanage public school spending — down to the cent

By LGIS News Service | Jul 27, 2017

State bureaucrats will dictate how many teachers Illinois school districts must hire and how much to pay them if a school funding bill is signed into law this month.

Mounting tax burden called no match for soaring pension debt in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 27, 2017

Illinois ranks third in the nation in unfunded pension liability despite being saddled with some of the most stifling tax burdens in the country.

IDOT offers I-57 drivers a 'Smart' way to keep moving

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 27, 2017

Using its Smart Work Zones system, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is offering Southern Illinois commuters up-to-the-minute traffic updates for areas affected by the Interstate 57 work near Marion, according to a press release.

Harrisburg City Council met May 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 27, 2017

Harrisburg City Council met 6 p.m. Thursday, May 18.

Harrisburg City Council met June 1

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 27, 2017

Harrisburg City Council met 6 p.m. Thursday, June 1.

Analysis: Income tax hike will cost Wabash County residents $2.9 million more this year

By Kyle Wahe | Jul 26, 2017

Wabash County residents will pay an additional $2,937,690 in state income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

City of Mount Carmel City Council met June 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 26, 2017

City of Mount Carmel City Council met 5 p.m. Monday, June 5.

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Oldham Boy up to new tricks with digital billboard in Saline

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 24, 2017

Digital advertising is a sign of the times -- literally in Saline County, it appears.

Analysis: Income tax hike will cost White County residents 3.8M more this year

By Kyle Wahe | Jul 24, 2017

White County residents will pay an additional $3,778,891 in state income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Analysis: Income tax hike will cost Massac County residents $2.4M more this year

By Kyle Wahe | Jul 23, 2017

Massac County residents will pay an additional $2,379,041 in state income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Analysis: Income tax hike will cost Wayne County residents $3.3M more this year

By Kyle Wahe | Jul 23, 2017

Wayne County residents will pay an additional $3.31 million in state income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

The price of local government: Village of Springerton

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 23, 2017

The Village of Springerton budget was $153,000 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $4,026.32 per household.

Analysis: Income tax hike will cost Hardin County residents $632K more this year

By Kyle Wahe | Jul 22, 2017

Hardin County residents will pay an additional $631,828 in state income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

The price of local government: Village of Macedonia

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

The Village of Macedonia budget was $67,830 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $3,391.50 per household.

Letting pension system fail described as tough love for Illinois

By Hoang Tran | Jul 21, 2017

Mike “Mish” Shedlock, who runs the blog “MishTalk.com,” believes imposing more taxes on Illinoisans with the biggest pensions can solve the pension crisis.

Analysis: Income tax hike will cost Gallatin County residents 1.3M more this year

By Kyle Wahe | Jul 21, 2017

Gallatin County residents will pay an additional $1,278,089 in state income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Journalists say cuts keep Capitol coverage thin, brainstorming necessary

By John Revak | Jul 21, 2017

A group of journalists got together at a Springfield forum recently to discuss the future of ... a group of journalists.

Rauner shake-up follows in wake of perceived political defeat

By Hoang Tran | Jul 21, 2017

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12 Salukis prove they're big dogs in classroom and on field

By Nathan Davis | Jul 21, 2017

A dozen Salukis stepped up their games this year to garner Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) President’s Council Academic Excellence Awards, according to the school.

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