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News from May 2016

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Jefferson County Land, Tax and Appointments Committee approves Housing Authority appointment

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 9, 2016

The Land, Tax and Appointments Committee of Jefferson County, Illinois met recently to approve two appointments.

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GOP lawmakers send third letter to Auditor General demanding answers on questionable campaign spending

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 7, 2016

Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly have tried once again to get answers from Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino regarding his campaign spending while serving in the House.

Chicago schools spend 27 percent more than Anna-Jonesboro High School

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 7, 2016

Operational spending at Anna-Jonesboro High School in Union is 27 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 50 percent more than Davie Elementary School

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 7, 2016

Operational spending at Davie Elementary School in Union is 50 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 34 percent more than Red Bud High School

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 6, 2016

Operational spending at Red Bud High School in Randolph is 34 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 24 percent more than Murphysboro Middle School

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 6, 2016

Operational spending at Murphysboro Middle School in Jackson is 24 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Mt. Vernon City Council approves bid submissions for water main project

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 6, 2016

The Mt. Vernon, Illinois City Council met recently and approved a motion to seek bids for the Broadway and Main Street Water Main Replacement Phase 2 project.

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Murphysboro CUSD No. 186 Board of Education schedules hearing on drivers education fee increase

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 6, 2016

The Murphysboro, Illinois Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 186 Board of Education scheduled a hearing on a drivers education fee increase

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Mayor Fowler urges Illinois to find funding for its schools

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 6, 2016

Mayor Dale Fowler of Harrisburg, Illinois, has been grass rooting his campaign for a seat in Senate District 59, speaking directly to the constituents via door knocks and telephone calls.

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Fowler issues statement on education, income tax

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 5, 2016

Dale Fowler, the Republican candidate for the Illinois Senate in District 59,  issued a statement this week on his stance regarding education funding and the state graduated income tax.

Chicago schools spend 21 percent more than Lewis School

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 5, 2016

Operational spending at Lewis School in Jackson is 21 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 26 percent more than Dr. Nick Osborne Primary Center

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 5, 2016

Operational spending at Dr. Nick Osborne Primary Center in Jefferson is 26 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Mt. Vernon City Council approves bid, accounts payable

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 5, 2016

The Mt. Vernon, Illinois City Council met recently to vote on a bid and accounts payable.

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Columbia City Council holds public hearing on Main Street Abbey Redevelopment District

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 4, 2016

The Columbia, Illinois City Council this week held a public hearing on the Main Street Abbey Redevelopment District Plan.

Chicago schools spend 35 percent more than Sparta-Lincoln Middle School

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 4, 2016

Operational spending at Sparta-Lincoln Middle School in Randolph is 35 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Mt. Vernon City Council reviews bids, appointments

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 4, 2016

The Mt. Vernon, Illinois City Council met this week to review bids and appointments.

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Study Circles Neighborhood Action Group to discuss city budget

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 4, 2016

The Study Circles Neighborhood Action Group of Carbondale, Illinois will meet at 5 p.m. today, April 4, to discuss the city budget.

Chicago schools spend 41 percent more than Rogers Elementary School

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 3, 2016

Operational spending at Rogers Elementary School in Monroe is 41 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 21 percent more than Thomas Elementary School

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 3, 2016

Operational spending at Thomas Elementary School in Jackson is 21 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees approves bills payable

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 3, 2016

The Carbondale, Illinois Public Library Board of Trustees met recently and approved the bills payable up to and including bills due March 16, 2016 to April 15, 2016.