July, 2018 | South West Illinois News

3 fire agencies from Southwest Illinois receive fire safety funds

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 25, 2018

The Sparta Fire Department was among three firefighting agencies in Southwest Illinois to receive state grants this week for safety equipment.

Friess attends anti-abortion rally, pledges to stand for life in Springfield

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 24, 2018

Republican state House candidate David Friess vows to remain a pro-life advocate once he arrives in Springfield.

City of Chester Council met July 11.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 21, 2018

City of Chester Council met Wednesday, July 11.

City of Chester Water & Sewer Committee met July 11.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 21, 2018

City of Chester Water & Sewer Committee met Wednesday, July 11.

City of Chester Water & Sewer Committee met July 11.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 21, 2018

City of Chester Water & Sewer Committee met Wednesday, July 11.

Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met July 5.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 21, 2018

Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met Thursday, July 5.

City of Chester Parks & Recreation Committee met July 10.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 21, 2018

City of Chester Parks & Recreation Committee met Tuesday, July 10.

City of Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission met July 19.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 21, 2018

City of Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission met Thursday, July 19.

City of Chester Council met July 16.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 21, 2018

City of Chester Council met Monday, July 16.

Waterloo City Council met July 16.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 20, 2018

Waterloo City Council met at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 16.

City of Chester Appreciation Ordinance Committee met July 2.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 20, 2018

City of Chester Appreciation Ordinance Committee met Monday, July 2.

City of Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission met May 17.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 20, 2018

City of Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission met Thursday, May 17.

City of Chester Council met June 18.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 20, 2018

City of Chester Council met Monday, June 18.

Monroe, Perry counties pass gun rights resolution

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 20, 2018

Monroe and Perry counties are among 40 counties statewide that passed or are considering a resolution declaring themselves “Sanctuary Counties for Gun Owners,” according to the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA).

Friess signs pledge promising to fire Madigan, place term limits on lawmakers

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 19, 2018

Republican candidate David Friess recently challenged his opponent, Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Smithton), to sign a pledge to fire House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

From Prairie State Wire

Election board deadlocks on what to do about Mautino

By South West Illinois News Reports | 7 years ago

Despite an ongoing federal investigation, the Illinois State Board of Elections is having a difficult time deciding whether or not the state’s auditor general is guilty of corruption.

From Metro East Sun

Republican Bost’s war chest outpaces Kelly’s in 12th Congressional race

By South West Illinois News Reports | 7 years ago

Though Democrat Brendan Kelly surged in fundraising in Illinois’ 12th Congressional District during the second quarter, Republican Michael Bost maintains a campaign war chest that surpasses his opponent’s by more than $550,000, the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform (ICPR) reports.