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City of West Frankfort City Council met September 26.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 31, 2017

City of West Frankfort City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 26.

City of West Frankfort City Council met September 12.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 31, 2017

City of West Frankfort City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 12.

City of West Frankfort City Council met August 22.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 31, 2017

City of West Frankfort City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 22.

Sesser City Council met September 14.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 31, 2017

Sesser City Council met Thursday, Sept. 14.

Sesser City Council met October 12.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 31, 2017

Sesser City Council met Thursday, Oct. 12.

Mt. Vernon City Council met September 28.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 31, 2017

Mt. Vernon City Council met Thursday, Sept. 28.

Chester City Council met September 6.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 31, 2017

Chester City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 6.

C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District Board met September 12.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 31, 2017

C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District Board met Tuesday, Sept. 12.

Akin Community Consolidated School District 91 Board met October 30.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 31, 2017

Akin Community Consolidated School District 91 Board met at 6 p.m. Monday, October 30.

Bryant applauds defeat of bill banning bump stocks

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 30, 2017

Citing the possible closing of a shooting and recreation complex in Southern Illinois if a controversial bill was passed, Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joined others in defeating House Bill 4117.

Carbondale Community High School's Robison has three tackles in Missouri Western Griffons football loss

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 30, 2017

Carbondale Community High School graduate Tyrell Robison had three tackles in Missouri Western Griffons football's 34-24 loss Oct. 28 to the Washburn Ichabods at Spratt.

Bryant shoots down gun law changes she called over-reaching, unfair

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 30, 2017

Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Mt. Vernon) helped kill a bill she argued went too far regarding changes to gun laws in Illinois.

Carbondale calls for nominations for annual awards of distinction

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 28, 2017

The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce wants to know who stands out most in the local business community.

Swamp Tigers look to go out on a high note at Varsity in Carbondale

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 28, 2017

Carbondale band fans are being advised to get their tickets now for the last local performance of the popular band the Swamp Tigers.

Mt. Vernon sets dates for leaf burning

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 28, 2017

Mt. Vernon residents may burn leaves from "sunrise to sunset" during the week of Nov. 13-19, according to a city announcement.

SIU golf squads finish fall with a flurry

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 27, 2017

The Southern Illinois University men’s and women’s golf teams wrapped up the fall season in style by winning their final tournaments.

Waterloo City Council met September 5.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 26, 2017

Waterloo City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Anna City Council met October 1.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 26, 2017

Anna City Council met Sunday, Oct. 1.

HireLevel agency lends support to animal rescue efforts

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 26, 2017

St. Francis CARE in Murphysboro is getting a helping hand from HireLevel this month as part of the employment agency's monthly #HireLevelDifference Campaign, according to a press release.