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News from February 2017

Waterloo Gas Committee discusses futures purchases

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 18, 2017

The city of Waterloo Gas Committee met Jan. 3 to discuss futures purchases.

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Cobden Cemetery Board reviews financial status

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 18, 2017

The village of Cobden Cemetery Board met Jan. 24 to review the financial status.

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Red Bud Committee transfers money for operating expenses

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 18, 2017

The city of Red Bud Committee met Jan. 16 to transfer money for operating expenses.

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West Frankfort City Council accepts annual audit

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 18, 2017

The West Frankfort City Council met Jan. 24 to accept the annual audit.

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Waterloo City Council considers amending ordinances

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 16, 2017

The Waterloo City Council met Jan. 3 to consider amending ordinances.

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Benton police pension board members discuss special election results

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 16, 2017

The Benton Police Pension Board met Jan. 20 to discuss the special election results.

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Jefferson highway committee reports monthly fuel tax allotments

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 16, 2017

The Jefferson County Highway Committee met Jan. 19 to report monthly fuel tax allotments.

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Jefferson County Public Defender’s office searching for legal secretary

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 15, 2017

Scott Quinn of the Jefferson County Public Defender’s Office is seeking a legal assistant with more than two years’ experience.

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Bryant backs bill to ensure paychecks for state employees

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 13, 2017

Citing a 'delicate time' for Illinois, State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) recently voiced support of the pending House Bill 1787, legislation that would guarantee state employees steady paychecks regardless of the state’s assets or liabilities.

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Chesley: Choose your next public officials wisely

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 13, 2017

Opting to step down from civic leadership after two decades of public service, Mt. Vernon Mayor Mary Jane Chesley cautioned local constituents to exercise their utmost discretion and 'choose your next mayor and council wisely.'

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Fowler votes nay on 'grand bargain' package

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 13, 2017

Despite keeping 'an open mind,' State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) said he cannot justify supporting a four-bill legislation package intended to resolve Illinois’ budget crisis because he perceives no useful reforms within the deal.

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Freeburg Board of Trustees hears staff comments

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 11, 2017

The village of Freeburg Board of Trustees met Jan. 17 to hear staff comments.

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Sparta library trustees review job applicants

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 11, 2017

The Sparta Public Library Board of Trustees met Dec. 5 to review job applicants.

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Makanda Board of Trustees hears standing committee reports

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 11, 2017

The village of Makanda Board of Trustees met Jan. 3 to hear standing committee reports.

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Waterloo Gas Committee purchases natural gas futures

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 11, 2017

The Waterloo Gas Committee met Jan. 3 to purchase natural gas futures.

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Democrat Ford suggests he's open to term-limits legislation

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 10, 2017

In a public statement, state Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) recently said term limits would be one way to help bridge the gap with GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner on his calls for reform and possibly help end the budget impasse -- a rare departure from the usual Democratic Party protocols in the General Assembly.

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BGA: Elected leaders averse to watchdog group oversight

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 10, 2017

The Chicago-based Better Government Association (BGA) watchdog group recently shared its viewpoint via an online article that Illinois government leaders practice a strong avoidance of organizations — such as itself — that are equipped to expose accountability.

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Illinois may be heading for recession, think tank reports

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 10, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

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Senate's proposed tax increase likely to encourage more out-migration

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 10, 2017

As state income taxes go up, Illinois’ population continues to drop -- dramatically.

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Salukis ready to hit diamond, live up to high expectations

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 10, 2017

When a team has received recognition and high rankings before the season starts, sometimes a coach will say the players do not pay attention to such hype.