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Windhorst blames slow income growth on weak policy

By South West Illinois News Reports | 6 years ago

Pointing out that personal income growth for Illinois lags the national average, District 118 House candidate Patrick Windhorst reminded voters on Facebook the problem is rooted in the state’s economic policies.

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

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 18, 2018

Valmeyer Fire Protection District, Ellis Grove Fire District and Pinckneyville Rural Fire Protection District reported responding to the most vehicle fire incidents per capita in SW Illinois in 2017, according to the latest state report.

Fall trout season to open at 2 SW Illinois locations in October

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 17, 2018

Derby Lake in World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta will be one of 57 locations that will be open for the Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season beginning on Oct. 20.

CITY OF WATERLOO: The Making of the 810 Cord Automobile to be held on Sept. 30

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 17, 2018

Presented by Steve McKinley. 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 COLUMBIA: Butterfly Festival to be held on Sept. 29

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 17, 2018

Monarch butterfly tagging, butterfly, bee and native flower information, scavenger hunt, photo contest, craft and vendor booths, face painting, games, pollinator habitat tours.

City of Winchester Parking Authority met July 26

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 16, 2018

City of Winchester Parking Authority met Thursday, July 26.

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board met July 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 15, 2018

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board met Thursday, July 19

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Sept. 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 15, 2018

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 4

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Aug. 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 15, 2018

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Monday, Aug. 6.

From Carbondale Reporter

Report: Madigan backs Carterville’s Woolard with $32,288

By South West Illinois News Reports | 6 years ago

Carterville State House candidate Jason Woolard received $32,288 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Aug. 15 and Sept. 6, state filings show.

From SE Illinois News

Windhorst cries foul over misleading Democratic campaign mailer

By South West Illinois News Reports | 6 years ago

Illinois House candidate Patrick Windhorst recently spoke out on social media against a campaign ad by his opponent, Rep. Natalie Phelps Finnie, that claims he would cut funding for veterans.

City of Red Bud City Council met September 4.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 14, 2018

City of Red Bud City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 4.

WATERLOO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Journey to Mollie’s War: WACs and World War II to be held on Sept. 24

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 14, 2018

This presentation details Mollie’s experiences from basic training to her return in November of 1945.

SPARTA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: ENTICE Pollinators and the Prairie to be held on Sept. 22

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 14, 2018

Explore the hidden world of pollinators and their unique relationship with the plants they pollinate

SPARTA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Sparta Mobile Food Pantry to be held on Sept. 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 14, 2018

If you find it tough to make ends meet, and would like some help putting food on the table, please visit the Second Harvest Mobile Pantry in Sparta.

CITY OF RED BUD: Community Health Fair

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 14, 2018

Join us at the Community Health Fair! Saturday, September 22, 2018 At Red Bud Regional Hospital 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

CITY OF WATERLOO: The 10th Annual Miles For Meso 5K Run And 3K Walk to be held on Sept. 22

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 14, 2018

The Alton Miles for Meso 5K Run & Fun Run/Walk runs through the historic district of upper Alton, Ill.

CITY OF COLUMBIA: Intro to Knitting Class Series to be held on Sept. 24

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 14, 2018

Learn to cast on and off, both knit and purl stitches, and discover what types of projects are good for beginners with Linda Seibel.

From East Central Reporter

Two Republican House candidates sign pledge refusing legislative pension if elected

By South West Illinois News Reports | 6 years ago

House candidates Dwight Kay and Blaine Wilhour joined Reps. Jeanne Ives ( R-Wheaton) and Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) to sign a pledge to refuse a legislative pension if elected.

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board met September 10.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 13, 2018

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board met Monday, Sept. 10.