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State House fails to override Rauner veto of automatic voter registration bill

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 30, 2016

Despite the Illinois Senate’s recent vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto on automatic voter registration, the State House failed to follow suit on Monday, resulting in a no-go for the legislation.

Marion's HUB Center to host Winter Retreats, Holiday Camps

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 30, 2016

The HUB Recreation Center in Marion will host Winter Retreats and Holiday Camps, according to the facility's website.

Defeated Bradley says Southern Illinois will lose clout in Assembly upon his exit

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 28, 2016

Democratic State Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion) only has a few weeks left in office and has been using that time to attend a special legislative session on Illinois’ spending plans before recently elected Republican David Severin of Franklin County takes over the seat.

DuQuoin CUSD board approves imposed suspensions

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 25, 2016

The DuQuoin Community Unit School District #300 Board of Education met Oct. 20 to approve imposed suspensions.

Jackson County board reviews pending patent cases

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 25, 2016

The Jackson County Board of Review met Oct. 19 to discuss pending patent cases.

Anna City Council reviews public nuisance report

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 25, 2016

The Anna City Council met Oct. 12 to review the monthly public nuisance report.

Anna City Council grants zoning permits

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 25, 2016

The Anna City Council met Oct. 18 to grant zoning permits.

Anna-Jonesboro CHSD board reviews student disciplinary cases

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 25, 2016

The Anna-Jonesboro CHSD #81Board of Education met Oct. 17 to review student disciplinary cases.

Benton High hoopsters looking for even more postseason success

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 25, 2016

The Benton boys basketball program has become accustomed getting past the first round of the state tournament.

Report: ARI prison-diversion program so far saves taxpayers over $75 million

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority released the Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) annual report this week, saying the prison-diversion program saved taxpayers more than $75 million over the past five years.

Four more manufacturers flee to states with less-hostile business climates

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 23, 2016

Four Illinois manufacturers announced in October that they are leaving Illinois and relocating to bordering states to open up new plants facing less regulation.

McCaleb editorial blasts Madigan's inaction

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 23, 2016

Dan McCaleb, executive editor of the Northwest Herald, has blasted Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) for his failure to act upon Illinois' overwhelming bill backlog.

Think tank: AFSCME an '800-pound gorilla' that bullies state, taxpayers

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 23, 2016

Terming the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) an “800-pound gorilla at the negotiating table,” the Illinois Policy Institute recently examined the relationship between the union and Illinois workers, suggesting that the balance of power tends to tilt toward the union.

State GOP: In election's wake, Dems may want to rethink allegiance to Madigan

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 23, 2016

Illinois Republican Party Executive Director Nick Klitzing released a memo following last week’s election results detailing the challenges that now lie before House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) and the Democratic Party in the Land of Lincoln.

Illinois labor board ruling soon may allow state to force terms on AFSCME

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 23, 2016

In a victory for Gov. Bruce Rauner and his administration, the Illinois Labor Relations Board ruled in a 5-0 vote on Nov. 15 that the state and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) have reached an impasse in their contract negotiations.