February, 2017 | South West Illinois News

Southwestern Illinois Community College trustees purchases website build

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 21, 2017

The Southwestern Illinois Community College District No. 522 Board of Trustees met Dec. 14 to purchase a website build.

State GOP: Madigan’s democracy talk ‘doublespeak’ for dictatorship

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 20, 2017

Republicans say that, in Illinois, there exists a democracy of one — Mike Madigan, to be exact — with the longtime House speaker managing affairs as if the state were a dictatorship rather than a system of egalitarianism.

Illinois Opportunity Project co-founders: Term limits in Illinois not short-term solution

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 20, 2017

Term limits are not a short-term solution to Illinois' financial problems, and when or if they are implemented, such limits must be done right or the result will be more of the same, co-founders of a conservative nonprofit said during a recent Chicago-based radio broadcast.

Schimpf talks latest budget deal on WJPF news radio show

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 20, 2017

State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-58th District) recently visited a local talk show, speaking with news radio WJPF’s Tom Miller on 'The Morning Newswatch' to discuss aspects of the state’s budget crisis most relevant to Illinois constituents.

Fowler promotes Taste of Southern Illinois fundraiser

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 20, 2017

Among state Sen. Dale Fowler’s (R-Harrisburg) responsibilities, one lesser-known but vital element comprises his Fowler Bonan Foundation for Southern Illinois youth and families in need.

State Comptroller Mendoza added to BossMadigan.com

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 20, 2017

The BossMadigan.com website has featured another Democratic member.

Economist presses Rauner to speak out against tax hike proposals

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 20, 2017

With Illinois facing a "death spiral," noted economist Brian Wesbury cannot understand why Gov. Bruce Rauner hasn’t spoken out against recent talk of an added tax hike, which he believes would exacerbate the issue.

Illinois residents slammed by sales taxes

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 20, 2017

Illinois residents are being slammed by ever-rising taxes, from a tax on soda pop in Cook County to a citywide tax increase of 0.5 percent in Danville.

Rauner provides budget address update

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 20, 2017

One day after his annual budget address before a joint session of the Illinois legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner provided an update to his speech.

Iconic Illinois lawmaker Michel passes away

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 20, 2017

Remembered as “a titan,” a “war hero,” a “true gentleman” and above all as a skillful, diplomatic peacemaker, longtime U.S. Rep. Bob Michel has passed away at the age of 93, Capitol Fax announced.