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News from November 2016

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If Illinois Dems win big, they risk owning way more than just victory

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 7, 2016

While online campaigning and phone polling are changing the way elections happen, Democrats in Springfield may find themselves in an unfamiliar position if they should win a super-majority next week, a Chicago-area political reporter said during a radio interview.

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Kasiar compares his slim campaign budget with Phelps' PAC-fueled war chest

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 7, 2016

A day before the general election, the fundraising machine for a Southern Illinois Democrat looking to hold onto his state House seat is humming to keep commercials on the air and fliers in the mail.

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Morthland College senior hoopster ready for new season, new major

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 7, 2016

Aaron Rushing's academic plans at Morthland College have taken a bit of a turn in his time at the West Franklin school.

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Murphysboro City Council enters franchise agreement with Ameren

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 6, 2016

The Murphysboro City Council met Oct. 11 to enter into a franchise agreement with Ameren.

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Cobden Board of Trustees eliminate police captain position

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 6, 2016

The village of Cobden Board of Trustees met March 7 to eliminate the police captain position.

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Jackson County Real Property Committee addresses storage needs

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 6, 2016

The Jackson County Real Property Committee met Oct. 11 to address storage needs for the Circuit Clerk's office.

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Madigan documentary available online, on TV, in theaters

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 4, 2016

“He’s been called the ‘King of Illinois’ and is considered more powerful than the governor,” begins the documentary about longtime Speaker of the House Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), now available for viewing online.

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Jackson County Real Property Committee provides probation lighting update

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 4, 2016

The Jackson County Real Property Committee met Sept. 13 to provide an update on probation lighting.

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Benton City Council approves purchase orders

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 4, 2016

The city of Benton City Council met Oct. 10 to approve purchase orders.

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Mount Vernon CSD board provides maintenance project updates

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 4, 2016

The Mount Vernon City School District 80 Board of Education met Aug. 10 to provide updates on the summer maintenance projects.

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Jackson County Zoning Exploration Subcommittee reviews citizens' survey response

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 4, 2016

The Jackson County Zoning Exploration Subcommittee met Oct. 5 to review the citizens' survey response.

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Marion Hub Rec Center's adult basketball league signup starts soon

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 3, 2016

Early-bird registration for adult basketball at the HUB Recreation Center in Marion begins Nov. 14, according to thehubmarion.com.

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GOP: Mendoza dispute over unpaid bill reflects on fiscal credibility

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 3, 2016

Contrary to speculation, Susana Mendoza, Democratic candidate for state comptroller, hasn’t sued Best Buy over bill payments.

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Kasiar: Safe Roads Amendment would help remedy 'screwed-up priorities'

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 3, 2016

As Election Day nears, the debate over the Safe Roads Amendment is heating up.

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Tribune advises voters to 'break up' with Madigan, vote out his crew

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 2, 2016

Over the weekend, the Chicago Tribune's editorial board urged readers, particularly those voters in state districts where Democratic state legislators face strong Republican challengers, to break off their long relationship with House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

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Former state school employee Soderberg paid in $179K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.19M in retirement

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 1, 2016

Former state school employee Sally Soderberg, who retired in October 2016, saved $179,345 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Poll finds Trump leading Clinton in southwest Illinois districts by wide margins

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 1, 2016

A new Ogden & Fry poll shows Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump leading Democrat Hillary Clinton by between 18 and 39 percent in battleground state legislative districts in southwest Illinois.