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News from April 2016

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Sparta CUSD No. 140 Board to review budget, policies

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 13, 2016

The Sparta, Illinois Community Unit School District No. 150 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14 to discuss the budget and other policies.

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Jefferson County Fiscal Committee to discuss payment of claims

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 12, 2016

The Jefferson County, Illinois Fiscal Committee will hold a workshop session at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 to discuss payment of claims.

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Mount Vernon City Schools District 80 Board of Education to discuss collaborative agreements

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 12, 2016

The Mount Vernon, Illinois City Schools District 80 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 13.

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Republican candidate Jason Kasiar looks to prioritize education with election win

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 11, 2016

With education reform proving to be a main topic in Illinois for the November elections, House candidate Jason Kasiar from District 118 spoke with Southwest Illinois News about why the issue is of particular importance to his community. 

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Carbondale to offer mobile app for reporting concerns

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 11, 2016

Carbondale residents recently gained access to a new mobile app and online platform that will allow residents to instantly report and document potholes, abandoned vehicles, broken traffic signals, and other routine concerns.

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Columbia Public Library Board of Trustees to discuss revocation of library privileges

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 11, 2016

The Columbia, Illinois Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 to discuss the temporary revocation of library privileges of a specific individual.

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Expert offers potential solutions in wake of Chicago's credit downgrade

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 10, 2016

With the city of Chicago receiving yet another credit rating downgrade on March 28, Illinois Policy Institute Vice President Ted Dabrowski recently offered his advice on how the Windy City can rebound.

35.4% of Davie Elementary School students pass state tests

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 7, 2016

In the county of Union, 35.4 percent of Davie Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

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Carbondale Residential Spring Clean-Up Program begins May 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 7, 2016

The City of Carbondale is going to conduct its Residential Spring Clean-Up Program beginning on May 6.

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Mt. Vernon approves water main replacement contract

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 7, 2016

The Mt. Vernon, Illinois City Council approved a contract for the replacement of a water line on 44th Street March 7.

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How did Myron A Hanna spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 7, 2016

Republican Myron A Hanna's election campaign committee, Myron A Hanna for State's Attorney, spent $8,837 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Sandra Sauget spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 7, 2016

Democratic Sandra Sauget's election campaign committee, Friends of Sandy Sauget, spent $225 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Chris Hitzemann spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 7, 2016

Republican Chris Hitzemann's election campaign committee, Citizens for Chris Hitzemann, spent $9,709 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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How did Paul Schimpf spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 7, 2016

Republican Paul Schimpf's election campaign committee, Citizens for Schimpf, spent $51,666 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

54.7% of Gardner Elementary School students pass state tests

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 6, 2016

In the county of Monroe, 54.7 percent of Gardner Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

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Columbia to offer tree limb collection

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 6, 2016

The City of Columbia will collect tree limbs and other byproducts of spring pruning on April 11.

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City of Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board to consider liquor license transfer

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 6, 2016

The Liquor Advisory Board of Carbondale, Illinois will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7.

26.6% of Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center Students Pass State Tests

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 6, 2016

In the county of Jefferson, 26.6% of Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

21.4% of Sparta-Lincoln Middle School students pass state tests

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 5, 2016

In the county of Randolph, 21.4% of Sparta-Lincoln Middle School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

33.1% of Murphysboro High School Students Pass State Tests

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 5, 2016

In the county of Jackson, 33.1% of Murphysboro High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.