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News from August 2016

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Illinois State Fire Advisory Commission discusses task force formation

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 5, 2016

Illinois State Fire Advisory Commission discusses task force formation at recent meeting.

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Murphysboro Community Unified School District No. 186 Board discuss emergency facility project

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 5, 2016

Murphysboro Community Unified School District No. 186 Board discuss emergency facility project at recent meeting.

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Columbia Community Unit School District No. 4 Board reviews board policies

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 5, 2016

Columbia Community Unit School District No. 4 Board reviews board policies at recent meeting.

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MHS teams about to start seasons

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 4, 2016

Fall is in the air at Marion High School, as the fall-sports seasons are about to get underway.

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Schimpf stands behind Illinois coal industry

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 4, 2016

Republican candidate for Senate District 58 Paul Schimpf recently expressed his support for the Illinois coal industry, after the American Coal Co.'s Galatia mine laid off 101 employees in February

IL DCEO Enterprize Zone Board reviews pending Enterprise Zone applications

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 4, 2016

IL DCEO Enterprize Zone Board reviews pending Enterprise Zone applications at its meeting yesterday.

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Illinois DCFS Instituional Review Board considers several new proposals

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 4, 2016

Illinois DCFS Instituional Review Board considers several new proposals at recent meeting.

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IL HFS Medicaid Advisory Committee to review Behavioral Health Transformation update

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 4, 2016

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5.

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Schimpf blasts Simon for opposing term limits

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 3, 2016

Republican 58th District State Senate candidate and retired Marine Lt. Col. Paul Schimpf recently offered the following comments on political term limits for the General Assembly after Gov. Bruce Rauner expressed his support.

Anna City Council makes appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 3, 2016

Anna City Council makes appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals at recent meeting.

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Severin questions Bradley fundraising efforts

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 3, 2016

Second quarter fundraising reports show Chicago is the main source of Bradley's campaign funds.

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Illinois State Fair Advisory Board holds June meeting

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 3, 2016

Illinois State Fair Advisory Board holds June meeting.

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Illinois Interagency Committee on Pesticides reviews legislative proposals

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 3, 2016

Illinois Interagency Committee on Pesticides reviews legislative proposals at recent meeting.

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McKendree hooks one of Benton High's top bass fishers

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 2, 2016

Illinois is home to a great diversity of college athletes in many sports; football, baseball, softball and basketball, just to name a few. There is one sport, though, that many people don't realize offers college scholarships -- bass fishing.

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Anna City Council to consider ordinance on utility rates

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 2, 2016

Anna City Council will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2.

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Ottawa City Council to discuss employment agreement for Public Works Director

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 2, 2016

Ottawa City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2.

Mt. Vernon City Council seeks bids for water and sewer infrastructure at the new industrial park

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 2, 2016

Mt. Vernon City Council seeks bids for water and sewer infrastructure at the new industrial park during this week's meeting.

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Time for Illinois to move forward, says GOP House District 118 candidate

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 2, 2016

Business as usual doesn't cut it anymore in southern Illinois, according to businessman Jason Kasiar, who seeks the 118th District seat.

Waterloo City Council to take action on waiver of building permit fee

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 1, 2016

Waterloo City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1.

Red Bud Community Unit School District No.132 Board reviews several personnel moves

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 1, 2016

Red Bud Community Unit School District No.132 Board reviews several personnel moves at recent meeting.