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News from August 2017

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Centralia, Mount Vernon and other southwest Illinois students to be eligible for private school scholarships in new state program

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 31, 2017

A new public school funding bill recently passed by the Illinois Legislature, SB1947, includes a scholarship program that would award donated funds to students in lower-income families — up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level — to provide them the opportunity to attend private schools.

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Mt. Vernon City Council met August 21.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 31, 2017

Mt. Vernon City Council met at 7 p.m. Monday, August 21.

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Franklin County Board met August 22.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 31, 2017

Franklin County Board met at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22.

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Income tax hike will cost Tamaroa residents $402,564.90 more this year, ranked 3rd in Perry County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 31, 2017

Tamaroa taxpayers will pay an additional $402,564.90 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Income tax hike will cost Pinckneyville residents $1,431,406.11 more this year, ranked 2nd in Perry County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 31, 2017

Pinckneyville taxpayers will pay an additional $1,431,406.11 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Income tax hike will cost Du Quoin residents $1,730,162.32 more this year, ranked 1st in Perry County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 30, 2017

Du Quoin taxpayers will pay an additional $1,730,162.32 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Income tax hike will cost Cutler residents $109,513.58 more this year, ranked 4th in Perry County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 30, 2017

Cutler taxpayers will pay an additional $109,513.58 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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SW Illinois News Athletes in Action, Football: Aug. 27 - Sept. 2

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 30, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the SW Illinois News coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Aug. 27 to Sept. 2.

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Income tax hike will cost Woodlawn residents $511,580.92 more this year, ranked 2nd in Jefferson County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 29, 2017

Woodlawn taxpayers will pay an additional $511,580.92 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Income tax hike will cost Waltonville residents $203,451.98 more this year, ranked 8th in Jefferson County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 29, 2017

Waltonville taxpayers will pay an additional $203,451.98 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Eclipse gives Fowler bright idea on tourism in southern Illinois

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 28, 2017

Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is hoping the crowds that came to southern Illinois to see the recent solar eclipse are just the beginning.

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Income tax hike will cost Scheller residents $146,685.63 more this year, ranked 10th in Jefferson County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 28, 2017

Scheller taxpayers will pay an additional $146,685.63 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Income tax hike will cost Texico residents $162,646.02 more this year, ranked 9th in Jefferson County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 28, 2017

Texico taxpayers will pay an additional $162,646.02 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Income tax hike will cost Opdyke residents $212,692.89 more this year, ranked 7th in Jefferson County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 27, 2017

Opdyke taxpayers will pay an additional $212,692.89 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Income tax hike will cost Mount Vernon residents $5,524,483.96 more this year, ranked 1st in Jefferson County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 27, 2017

Mount Vernon taxpayers will pay an additional $5,524,483.96 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Income tax hike will cost Dix residents $254,590.52 more this year, ranked 4th in Jefferson County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 26, 2017

Dix taxpayers will pay an additional $254,590.52 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Income tax hike will cost Ina residents $123,067.24 more this year, ranked 11th in Jefferson County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 26, 2017

Ina taxpayers will pay an additional $123,067.24 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Jefferson County welcomes nominees for senior hall of fame

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 26, 2017

The Jefferson County Senior Saints Hall of Fame, which honors senior citizens who have demonstrated their dedication to community service and making a positive impact to the area, is accepting nominations for the 2017 class, according to a press release.

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Saluki runners keep their eyes focused on end-of-season goals

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 25, 2017

The Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) cross-country team hopes to hit the ground running when it opens its 2017 season in early September.

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Village of Cobden Board of Trustees met July 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 25, 2017

Village of Cobden Board of Trustees met 6 p.m. Monday, July 17.