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Red Bud home prices rise in May 2018

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Red Bud rose by $27,500 while total sales decreased by 50%.

Sparta home prices rise in May 2018

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Sparta rose by $6,500 while total sales decreased by 77.8%.

From Prairie State Wire

Madigan's chief of staff resigns after sexual harassment allegations surface

By South West Illinois News Reports | 6 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) continues to be dogged by growing allegations of bullying and sexual harassment involving senior staffers, the latest episode fingering long-time Chief of Staff Tim Mapes, who resigned when the claims came to light on Wednesday.

Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 Board met May 7.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 6, 2018

Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 Board met Monday, May 7.

Red Bud Community Unit School District #132 Board of Education met June 1.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 6, 2018

Red Bud Community Unit School District #132 Board of Education met Friday, June 1.

Monroe County Board of Commissioners met June 4.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 6, 2018

Monroe County Board of Commissioners met Monday, June 4.

City of Waterloo Gas Committee met June 4.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 6, 2018

City of Waterloo Gas Committee met Monday, June 4.

Waterloo City Council met June 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 6, 2018

Waterloo City Council met Monday, June 4.

Columbia City Council met June 4.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 6, 2018

Columbia City Council met Monday, June 4.

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board met February 15.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 6, 2018

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board met Thursday, Feb. 15.

Monroe County Board of Commissioners met April 2.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 6, 2018

Monroe County Board of Commissioners met Monday, April 2.

Monroe County Board of Commissioners met April 16.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 6, 2018

Monroe County Board of Commissioners met Monday, April 16.

Waterloo City Council met May 7.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 6, 2018

Waterloo City Council met Monday, May 7.

Departing from majority, Costello voted no on budget critics say is filled with ‘gimmicks’

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 5, 2018

State Rep. Jerry Costello was one of just 20 Illinois House and Senate members to oppose a “smoke and mirrors” budget plan that isn’t really balanced, according to the Illinois Policy Institute.