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Bryant 'surprised, disappointed' by Rauner's decision to expand abortion coverage

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 30, 2017

Citing her religious faith and belief in the rights of the unborn, Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) recently attacked Gov. Bruce Rauner for his signing of a law expanding abortion coverage in Illinois.

Jackson County calls on volunteers to fill board seats

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 30, 2017

Jackson County has posted openings for six board positions on its website, including with the water district and housing authority.

Income tax hike will cost Energy residents $247,108.27 more this year, ranked 7th in Williamson County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 30, 2017

Energy taxpayers will pay an additional $247,108.27 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Carbondale TWP FD responds to 12 fires in 2016

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 30, 2017

Carbondale Township Fire Department responded to 15 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the SW Illinois News.

Income tax hike will cost Creal Springs residents $509,455.20 more this year, ranked 5th in Williamson County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 29, 2017

Creal Springs taxpayers will pay an additional $509,455.20 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Carbondale FD responds to 93 fires in 2016

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 29, 2017

Carbondale Fire Department responded to 622 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the SW Illinois News.

Critics say HB 40 likely to increase number of abortions over 91 on record for Jackson County in 2015

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 28, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently announced he will sign controversial abortion funding expansion House Bill 40 into law, which critics say will increase the number of abortions from the reported 91 in Jackson County in 2015.

Income tax hike will cost Colp residents $35,677.29 more this year, ranked 10th in Williamson County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 28, 2017

Colp taxpayers will pay an additional $35,677.29 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Ewing-Northern FPD responds to 31 fires in 2016

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 28, 2017

Ewing-Northern Fire Protection District responded to 32 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the SW Illinois News.

Cave Eastern FPD responds to 19 fires in 2016

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 27, 2017

Cave Eastern Fire Protection District responded to 21 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the SW Illinois News.

Income tax hike will cost Carterville residents $2,511,379.82 more this year, ranked 2nd in Williamson County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 27, 2017

Carterville taxpayers will pay an additional $2,511,379.82 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

SW Illinois News Athletes in Action, Football: Sept. 24 - Sept. 30

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 27, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the SW Illinois News coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Sept. 24 to Sept. 30.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 63440

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 27, 2017

One offender released on parole in May lives in Illinois zip code 63440, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.