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Schimpf approves of 'No Budget, No Pay' proposal

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 26, 2016

Agrees with Munger's refusal to issue lawmakers' paychecks until they pass a balanced budget.

Severin decries job losses in Carbondale-Marion area

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 26, 2016

David Severin, the Republican candidate for the Illinois State House in District 117, which encompasses Southern Illinois, recently commented about the loss of 1,300 jobs in the Carbondale-Marion area.

Marion Mayor voices support of senate candidate Dale Fowler

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 26, 2016

Marion Mayor Robert L. Butler recently voiced his support for Dale Fowler, the Republican candidate for the state senate in the 59th District.

7.87 percent of people in Alto Pass receive food stamps

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 24, 2016

7.87 percent of people in Alto Pass were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SW Illinois News.

Anna City Council discusses golf cart usage ordinance

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 23, 2016

Anna City Council discusses golf cart usage ordinance at a recent meeting.

Herrin Public Safety Committee to make recommendation on stop sign at N. 14th and Carroll St.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 23, 2016

Herrin Public Safety Committee will meet at 5:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26.

10.74 percent of people in Anna receive food stamps

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 23, 2016

10.74 percent of people in Anna were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SW Illinois News.

9.16 percent of people in Wolf Lake receive food stamps

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 23, 2016

9.16 percent of people in Wolf Lake were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SW Illinois News.

Illinois community colleges cost state over $215,000 per on-time graduate

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 23, 2016

Millions of dollars in taxpayer money are being spent in Illinois to support students and the community colleges in Illinois, but most of the students never graduate.

State losing young workers in record numbers

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 23, 2016

Calling it a sign of economic and political crises, the Illinois Policy Institute said the state is losing residents much faster than its neighbors.

Mautino scandal virtually ignored in state media, blogger reports

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 22, 2016

Despite the controversy surrounding embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino, whatever misdeeds he may have committed, the scandal apparently is not a big deal, if news media buzz and political heat are any indication, a vocal citizen journalist recently said on his blog.

10.7 percent of people in Jonesboro receive food stamps

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 22, 2016

10.7 percent of people in Jonesboro were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SW Illinois News.

Waterloo City Council approves amendment to animal ordinance

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 22, 2016

Waterloo City Council approves amendment to animal ordinance at a recent meeting.

Anna Community School District No. 37 Board reviews proposed 2016-17 budget, policy updates

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 22, 2016

Anna Community School District No. 37 Board reviews proposed 2016-17 budget, policy updates at is meeting earlier this week.

Jefferson County Fiscal Committee to review tentative 2016-17 budget

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 22, 2016

Jefferson County Fiscal Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22.

Jefferson County Highway Committee to review culvert/driveway policy

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 22, 2016

Jefferson County Highway Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22.

8.5 percent of people in Dongola receive food stamps.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 21, 2016

8.5 percent of people in Dongola were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by SW Illinois News.