March, 2017 | South West Illinois News

Cobden Board of Trustees approves sewer account credits

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 9, 2017

The village of Cobden Board of Trustees met Dec. 19 to approve sewer account credits.

Anna City Council grants zoning permits

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 9, 2017

The Anna City Council met Jan. 17 to grant zoning permits.

Waterloo City Council amends gym ordinance

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 9, 2017

The Waterloo City Council met Jan. 16 to amend the gym ordinance.

Waterloo Utility Department discusses purchased lots

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 8, 2017

The city of Waterloo Utility Department met Nov. 14 to discuss purchased lots.

Mount Vernon candidates forum to be held at Rolland Lewis Building

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 7, 2017

The Mount Vernon Business Women’s Club is sponsoring a spring candidates forum today.

Murphysboro City Council improves roads

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 7, 2017

The Murphysboro City Council met Jan. 18 to improve roads.

Crainville Village Council annexes property

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 7, 2017

The Crainville Village Council met Jan. 10 to annex property.

Columbia City Council abates levies taxes

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 7, 2017

The Columbia City Council met Dec. 19 to abate and levy taxes.

Severin discusses tough decisions on budget plan, other issues facing the state

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 6, 2017

State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) recently spoke with Tom Miller of WJPF News Radio and offered his thoughts on how to proceed with balancing the state’s budget as well as other topics that included what is getting done in Springfield and strict EPA regulations particularly regarding the southern Illinois coal industry.

Batinick: AFSCME members authorizing a strike is 'disappointing'

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 6, 2017

When the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) scheduled a strike vote earlier this year, many viewed the move as another tactic orchestrated by the union to prevent Gov. Bruce Rauner from imposing his last, best offer.

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Rauner recaps damage in Jackson County after tornadoes

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 6, 2017

As video documentation surveyed tornado damage in the state’s southwestern portion, it revealed shredded trees, downed signage, twisted fencing and more evidence of nature’s power following a series of tornadoes tearing through Jackson County recently.