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News from January 2017

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Frustrated Illinois manufacturer flees to Indiana's 'affordable shore' next door

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 23, 2017

The president of a company that moved from Illinois to Indiana said recently on a Chicago radio talk show that he looks back on Illinois and hopes one day the state will get its act together.

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Columbia library trustees discuss winter reading program

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 21, 2017

The Columbia Public Library Board of Trustees met Dec. 13 to discuss the winter reading program.

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Jefferson County Fiscal committee hears public input

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 21, 2017

The Jefferson County Fiscal Committee of the Whole met Dec. 15 to hear public input.

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Benton Public Library District resolves travel expense act

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 21, 2017

The Benton Public Library District met Dec. 13 to resolve a travel expense act.

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Benton City Council approves contracts

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 21, 2017

The Benton City Council met Dec. 12 to approve contracts.

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Benton City Council approves purchase orders

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 21, 2017

The Benton City Council met Sept. 12 to approve purchase orders.

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Waterloo police commissioners discuss applicants

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 21, 2017

The Waterloo Board of Police Commissioners met Dec. 30 to discuss applicants.

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Analysis: Illinois has nation's steepest 'wealth flight' income differential

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 20, 2017

After Illinois’ personal income tax was hiked just 2 points — from 3 to 5 percent — in early 2011, a record number of residents packed their bags, revealing what the Illinois Policy Institute termed “wealth flight.”

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Workers' comp reform a top priority for Rauner in 2017

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 20, 2017

Getting Illinois back on its feet has been a top priority for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner since he took office two years ago.

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Tom Hughes donates $300 to Planned Parenthood Illinois Action PAC

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 17, 2017

Tom Hughes, (223 S. Third St., Springfield), donated $300 to Springfield's Planned Parenthood Illinois Action PAC on Jan. 14, 2016.

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Glenn Swick donates $32 to REALTORS Political Action Committee

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 17, 2017

Glenn Swick, (3809 Sequoia Drive, Quincy), donated $32 to Springfield's REALTORS Political Action Committee on Jan. 5, 2016.

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Jefferson County Fiscal Committee to hear update on county finances

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 16, 2017

Jefferson County Fiscal Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.

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Jefferson County Services Committee to hear Public Defender's report

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 16, 2017

Jefferson County Board will meet at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.

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Jefferson County Board Land, Tax, and Appointments Committee to vote on Jefferson County Animal Control Administrator 

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 16, 2017

Jefferson County Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19.

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Freeburg Board of Trustees to take action on change order request

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 16, 2017

Freeburg Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17.

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Red Bud City Council addresses expiring member terms

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 14, 2017

The Red Bud City Council met Aug. 19 to address expiring member terms.

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Sallie Logan library trustees discuss 2018 budget

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 14, 2017

The Sallie Logan Public Library Board of Trustees met Nov. 3 to discuss the 2018 budget.

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Analysts say Trump, Congress can help GOP expand in Illinois

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 13, 2017

The result of this year’s November election was arguably the most surprising event of 2016.

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Job training available to select SNAP recipients

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 13, 2017

The Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have openings available to help SNAP recipients receive training and learn skills to gain meaningful employment.

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Illinois wins $850,000 for small business exports

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 13, 2017

Under the state’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) auspices, Illinois’ Office of Trade and Investment has been awarded $850,000 in federal funding to promote small-business growth with an emphasis on expanding exports.