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News from August 2019

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Rep. Costello-sponsored law amending the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act now in effect

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 10, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Jerry Costello, II (D-116) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act went into effect on Aug. 9, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

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2018 Recap: Parolees in Steeleville convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 9, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Steeleville during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

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Rep. Costello-sponsored law amending the Downstate Teachers and State Universities Articles of the Illinois Pension Code goes into effect on Aug. 7

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 9, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Jerry Costello, II (D-116) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Downstate Teachers and State Universities Articles of the Illinois Pension Code went into effect on Aug. 7, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Sparta convicted of crimes against persons

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 9, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Sparta during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62286 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 9, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 62286 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

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Roll Call: Reitz votes against legalizing recreational marijuana

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 9, 2019

Roll Call: Reitz votes against legalizing recreational marijuana

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Roll Call: Burke votes for legalizing recreational marijuana

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 9, 2019

State Rep. Kelly M. Burke (D-36) on May 31 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

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Roll Call: Rita did not vote on legalizing recreational marijuana

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 9, 2019

State Rep. Robert Rita (D-28) on May 31 did not vote on legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Sparta convicted of crimes against children

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 8, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against one or more children released on parole in Sparta during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

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2018 Recap: Parolees in Steeleville convicted of drug crimes

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 8, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Steeleville during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62286 convicted of sex crimes

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 8, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a sex crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62286 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

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Sparta home prices rise in July 2019

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2019 in Sparta rose by $500 while total sales increased by 100%.

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Steeleville home prices fall in July 2019

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2019 in Steeleville fell by $2,500 while total sales remained unchanged with three homes sold.

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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Sparta convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole in Sparta during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

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2018 Recap: Parolees in Sparta convicted of drug crimes

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2019

There were seven offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Sparta during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

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Red Bud home prices fall in July 2019

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2019 in Red Bud fell by $8,500 while total sales increased by 166.7%.

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Chester home prices fall in July 2019

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2019 in Chester fell by $9,500 while total sales decreased by 40%.

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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62286 convicted of property crimes

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2019

There were four offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62286 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

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Columbia City Council met July 22

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2019

Columbia City Council met Monday, July 22.

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Pinckneyville Community High School District 101 Board of Education met July 22

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2019

Pinckneyville Community High School District 101 Board of Education met Monday, July 22.