South West Illinois News

Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met September 11.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 13, 2018

Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met Thursday, Sept. 11.

City of Waterloo Insurance Committee will meet September 20.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 13, 2018

City of Waterloo Insurance Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20.

City of Waterloo Utility Committee met September 10.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 13, 2018

City of Waterloo Utility Committee met Monday, Sept. 10.

City of Columbia Committee met September 10.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 13, 2018

City of Columbia Committee met Monday, Sept. 10.

Luechtefeld endorses Friess for state representative

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 13, 2018

Former Illinois lawmaker Dave Luechtefeld recently endorsed David Friess for the 116th District seat in the Illinois House of Representatives.

City of Chester Parks & Recreation Committee met September 11

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 13, 2018

City of Chester Parks & Recreation Committee met 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 11.

From Prairie State Wire

FY19 Budget: 'Not one penny should be spent on pork,' Ives says

By South West Illinois News Reports | 6 years ago

Illinois Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) believes state lawmakers need to reject political pork spending that was hidden in the budget passed earlier this year.

Report: Madigan backs Smithton’s Costello with $50,530

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Smithton State House candidate Jerry Costello II received another $50,530 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Aug. 15 and Sept. 6, state filings show.

City of Jonesboro Public Works Council Committee met September 4.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 12, 2018

City of Jonesboro Public Works Council Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 4.

City of Jonesboro City Council met September 4.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 12, 2018

City of Jonesboro City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 4.

City of Jonesboro Finance & Administration Council Committee met September 11.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 12, 2018

City of Jonesboro Finance & Administration Council Committee met Thursday, Sept. 11.

City of Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission met September 11.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 12, 2018

City of Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 11.

City of Winchester Old Town Advancement Commission met September 6.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 12, 2018

City of Winchester Old Town Advancement Commission met Thursday, Sept. 6.

Village of Cobden Board of Trustees met September 6.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Village of Cobden Board of Trustees met Thursday, Sept. 6.

MONROE 4-H CLUB: Four Quick Tips for Keeping the Kitchen Safe

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 12, 2018

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate every year 1 in 6 Americans becomes sick from food.

HISTORY MUSEUM OF MONROE COUNTY: “The Making of the 810 Cord Automobile” by Steve McKinley

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Come listen to the story of the new Cord Automobile, not the 1936 model but the 1966! Wayne McKinley had a dream to recreate the stylish design and sleek look of the first front wheel drive automobile.

CITY OF WATERLOO: Tea/Luncheon/Fashion Show: 1900s Through 2000s with Runway Models from our Area @ Monroe County History Museum

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Presented by Carol Harmon. Following your Tea/Luncheon, Carol Harmon will present this unique program -Showcasing Fashions of the 20th Century – 1900-2000 modeled by young ladies from Monroe County.

CITY OF COLUMBIA: Pie Crusts to be held on Sept. 18, 2018

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Pie.Oh My! Are you an experienced pie crust maker? New to the skill? HCE members Sharon Scherer & Gracia Schlafly will lead a program on making pie crusts.

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

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 10, 2018

Valmeyer Fire Protection District and Ellis Grove Fire District were among Illinois fire protection districts that reported responding to the most vehicle fire incidents per capita in 2017, according to the latest state report.

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board met July 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 9, 2018

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board met 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19.