South West Illinois News

Top campaign contribution recipients in SW Illinois for the week of May 20

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 4, 2019

The following political organization was the only committee that received campaign contributions in SW Illinois during the week of May 20.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP chairman: 'fair tax' punishes taxpayers

By South West Illinois News Reports | 5 years ago

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider said a constitutional amendment to establish a graduated income tax system in the state unfairly punishes taxpayers.

Illinois General Assembly: HB210 actions on May 29

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 3, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 29 in the House on House bill HB210 ("cd corr-tamms work camp"): "Passed Both Houses", "House Concurs" and "Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs".

Illinois General Assembly: HB1472 actions on May 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 3, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB1472 ("pen cd-downst teacher-shortage"): "Passed Both Houses", "Third Reading - Passed", "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy", "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman" and "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.".

Darren Reisberg nominated to Illinois State Board of Education

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 3, 2019

Darren Reisberg was nominated in the Senate to be member and chair of the Illinois State Board of Education on Sunday, June 2, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

City of Columbia City Council met April 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 3, 2019

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, April 15.

City of Columbia City Council met March 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 3, 2019

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, March 18.

City of Columbia City Council met May 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 3, 2019

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, May 6.

City of Columbia City Council met March 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 3, 2019

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, March 4.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB731

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 1, 2019

Illinois SB731 passed the state House on June 1.

Jacqueline Robbins nominated to Illinois State Board of Education

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 1, 2019

Jacqueline Robbins was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Illinois State Board of Education on Friday, May 31, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

John Kim nominated to Environmental Protection Agency

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 1, 2019

John Kim was nominated in the Senate to be the director of the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday, May 31, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Deborah Hagan nominated to Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 1, 2019

Deborah Hagan was nominated in the Senate to be the secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation on Friday, May 31, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Christine Benson nominated to Illinois State Board of Education

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 1, 2019

Christine Benson was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Illinois State Board of Education on Friday, May 31, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

David Lett nominated to Illinois State Board of Education

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 1, 2019

David Lett was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Illinois State Board of Education on Friday, May 31, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB1514

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 1, 2019

Illinois SB1514 passed the state House on June 1.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB1939

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 1, 2019

Illinois SB1939 passed the state House on June 1.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB75

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 1, 2019

Illinois SB75 passed the state House on June 1.

Christine Pacione-Zayas nominated to Illinois State Board of Education

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 1, 2019

Christine Pacione-Zayas was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Illinois State Board of Education on Friday, May 31, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Jane Quinlan nominated to Illinois State Board of Education

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 1, 2019

Jane Quinlan was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Illinois State Board of Education on Friday, May 31, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.