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News from August 2018

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Waterloo donors gave $75,382.33 to candidates since last major state elections

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 22, 2018

Over the last four years, 106 individual donors living in Waterloo gave $75,382.33 to political candidates, according to a SW Illinois News analysis of state campaign finance data.

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Friess calls out Costello for failing to defend jobs in his district

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 21, 2018

Republican candidate David Friess recently criticized his opponent in the race for Illinois’ 116th District House seat for failing to defend the coal industry.

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Sparta donors gave $13,941.52 to candidates since last major state elections

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 21, 2018

Over the last four years, 17 individual donors living in Sparta gave $13,941.52 to political candidates, according to a SW Illinois News analysis of state campaign finance data.

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Report: Which SW Illinois communities saw the most fires in 2017?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 21, 2018

Ellis Grove Fire District, Valmeyer Fire Protection District and Steeleville Volunteer Fire Department reported responding to the most fire-related incidents per capita in SW Illinois in 2017, according to the latest state report.

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Red Bud donors gave $16,569.78 to candidates since last major state elections

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 20, 2018

Over the last four years, 21 individual donors living in Red Bud gave $16,569.78 to political candidates, according to a SW Illinois News analysis of state campaign finance data.

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CITY OF WATERLOO: Attention Water Costumers

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 19, 2018

Tuesday, August 21, 2018 Illinois American Water will be temporarily changing the type of disinfectant used in the water, as they always do this time of year to help prevent pacterial grown and disinfection.

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CITY OF COLUMBIA: City Seeks Letters of Support from Businesses

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 19, 2018

The following entities: Monroe County (City of Columbia, City of Waterloo, Village of Valmeyer) and Randolph County (City of Red Bud, City of Chester, City of Sparta) are pursuing designation in a new Enterprise Zone.

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Pinckneyville donors gave $11,372 to candidates since last major state elections

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 19, 2018

Over the last four years, 32 individual donors living in Pinckneyville gave $11,372 to political candidates, according to a SW Illinois News analysis of state campaign finance data.

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City of Waterloo Ordinance Committee met July 16.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 19, 2018

City of Waterloo Ordinance Committee met Monday, July 16.

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Columbia donors gave $84,571.56 to candidates since last major state elections

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 18, 2018

Over the last four years, 84 individual donors living in Columbia gave $84,571.56 to political candidates, according to a SW Illinois News analysis of state campaign finance data.

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City of Columbia Committee of the Whole met August 13

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 18, 2018

City of Columbia Committee of the Whole met 7 p.m. Monday, August 13.

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City of Columbia Public Library Board of Trustees met August 14

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 18, 2018

City of Columbia Public Library Board of Trustees met 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 14.

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City of Waterloo Utility Committee met August 13

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 18, 2018

City of Waterloo Utility Committee met 6 p.m. Monday, August 13.

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City of Waterloo Personnel Relations Committee met August 14

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 18, 2018

City of Waterloo Personnel Relations Committee met 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, August 14.

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Pinckneyville School District 50 Board met August 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 18, 2018

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board met 7 p.m. Thursday, August 16.

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Red Bud Community Unit School District #132 Board of Education met August 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 18, 2018

Red Bud Community Unit School District #132 Board of Education met 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 16.

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Columbia Community Unit School District No. 4 Board of Education met August 16.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 18, 2018

Columbia Community Unit School District No. 4 Board of Education met Thursday, Aug. 16.

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City of Chester Parks & Recreation Committee met August 14.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 18, 2018

City of Chester Parks & Recreation Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 14.

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Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board met August 16.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 18, 2018

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board met Thursday, Aug. 16.

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Chester donors gave $18,030.46 to candidates since last major state elections

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 17, 2018

Over the last four years, 31 individual donors living in Chester gave $18,030.46 to political candidates, according to a SW Illinois News analysis of state campaign finance data.