SE Illinois News

FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Beach Bash 2018 on Juny 18

By Press release submission | Jun 23, 2018

Join the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and The Bridgeport Regional Business Council at this annual event!

FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Fairfield Sidewalk Sale & Street Fair 2018 on July 21

By Press release submission | Jun 23, 2018

The Town of Fairfield and Fairfield Chamber of Commerce are pleased to co-present the Annual Sidewalk Sale & Street Fair to be held, rain or shine, in downtown Fairfield on Saturday, July 21st from 10:00AM until 4:00PM.

HARRISBURG COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 3: Current Job Openings

By Press release submission | Jun 23, 2018

The following positions are being posted.

CITY OF GRAYVILLE: Clinic in Harrisburg Open June 18-27

By Press release submission | Jun 23, 2018

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Delta Regional Authority (DRA) will hold a healthcare mission in Harrisburg, IL., that will deliver no-cost medical, dental and optical care to residents across the region.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 28 percent of mortgages in Piatt County considered ‘equity-rich’

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

Among Illinois counties, Piatt, Moultrie and Monroe had the highest percentage of property owners with mortgages who have at least 50 percent equity in their homes, according to an analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions looking at home equity at the end of the first quarter.

Bailey plans to continue shining 'the light' on what voters want changed

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 23, 2018

Darren Bailey thinks the only thing that can save Springfield from itself is an informed and determined voter.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 40 percent of mortgages in Boone County considered ‘underwater’

By LGIS News Service | 7 years ago

Among Illinois counties, Boone, Montgomery and Bond had the highest percentage of property owners with mortgages who owe at least 25 percent more on their loans than their property is worth, according to an analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions looking at home equity at the end of the first quarter.

5 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62863 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 23, 2018

Five offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 62863, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.

Eldorado Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees met May 9.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 23, 2018

Eldorado Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees met Wednesday, May 9.

4 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62837 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 22, 2018

Four offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 62837, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.

City of Carmi City Council met June 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 21, 2018

City of Carmi City Council met Tuesday, June 19.

Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17 Board met June 20.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 21, 2018

Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17 Board met Wednesday, June 20.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 62859 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 21, 2018

One offender released on parole during the first quarter lives near Illinois zip code 62859, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.

McLeansboro Township Board met April 10.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 20, 2018

McLeansboro Township Board met Tuesday, April 10.

Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met June 19.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 20, 2018

Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Tuesday, June 19.

Eldorado Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees met June 14.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 20, 2018

Eldorado Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees met Thursday, June 14.

City of Fairfield Council met June 12.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 20, 2018

City of Fairfield Council met Tuesday, June 12.

From Chicago City Wire

Fate of Law Enforcement Gang Database Acts up in the air

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

SB275, also known as the Law Enforcement Gang Database Act, passed the Senate with a vote of 30-19 on May 31, but then was left to linger as Illinois' spring legislative session came to an end.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62930 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 20, 2018

Two offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 62930, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.

From Prairie State Wire

Is bankruptcy the only way Illinois can overcome 'unsustainable fiscal policy'? Economist thinks so

By Doug McMurdo | 7 years ago

A former economics professor who is an adviser to the Heartland Institute believes the best way to overcome Illinois’ unsustainable debt is to do what no state has done since the 1930s: declare bankruptcy.