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Illinois drivers can expect another hit at the gas pump soon

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 31, 2017

Gas prices could soon be rising by as much as 10 cents per gallon in Illinois, courtesy of the state’s new record-setting budget plan that removed a six-year-old 20 percent tax exemption on wholesale gas prices.

How much do public servants get paid in southwest Illinois?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 31, 2017

A recent report indicates that 63,000 public servants across Illinois receive at least $100,000 each year as part of their taxpayer-supplied salaries.

Bryant pleased political pockets won't get plumper

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 31, 2017

Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) cheered Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recent signing of House Bill 643, which blocks a cost-of-living adjustment for state lawmakers and increases to mileage and per diem reimbursements, according to a press release.

Shawnee CUSD 84 holds $1.4 million in long-term debt

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 31, 2017

Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 has $1,413,300 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the SW Illinois News.

Pinckneyville Community High School District 101 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 31, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Pinckneyville Community High School District 101 on its financial "Recognition" list.

The price of local government: City of Waterloo

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 31, 2017

The city of Waterloo budget was $28.45 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $7,064.19 per household.

Severin honors West Frankfort flooding heroes

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 30, 2017

Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) came to the West Frankfort City Council meeting on July 25 with a special message of thanks to three members of the city's police department, two city firefighters and two residents, according to a press release.

Opdyke Belle Rive Community Consolidated School District 5 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 30, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Opdyke Belle Rive Community Consolidated School District 5 on its financial "Recognition" list.

Carbondale CHSD 165 holds $5.8 million in long-term debt

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 30, 2017

Carbondale Community High School District 165 has $5,833,766 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the SW Illinois News.

The price of local government: Village of Ruma

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 30, 2017

The Village of Ruma budget was $385,228.50 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $4,012.80 per household.

Zadok Casey Middle School post test results

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 30, 2017

Zadok Casey Middle School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

The price of local government: Village of Rockwood

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 29, 2017

The Village of Rockwood budget was $13,499.70 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $519.22 per household.

Frankfort CUSD 168 holds $2.4 million in long-term debt

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 29, 2017

Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 has $2,370,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the SW Illinois News.

Tri-C Elementary School post test results

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 29, 2017

Tri-C Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).