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Which Illinois precincts have the highest percentage of male voters?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 12, 2019

An analysis of the most recent voter registration data shows men vote more than women at Road District 1 Precinct 1, Pinckneyville Township Precinct 1 and Beaucoup Township Precinct 1 in Illinois.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Ellis Grove?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 11, 2019

There were two offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Ellis Grove zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.

Illinois General Assembly: HB2594 actions on May 23

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 11, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 23 in the House on House bill HB2594 ("st police-online payments"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s", "Arrived in House", "Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a", "Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a", "Third Reading - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading", "Senate Floor Ame

Reitz backs Fair Tax reform, despite polling showing district residents not in favor of it

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 10, 2019

Illinois Rep. Nathan Reitz (D-Steeleville) voted for a measure to update the state’s contentious Fair Tax law via a 202 ballot measure on May 27. Reitz’s vote on the Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 1 allowed the bill to pass at a 77-44 vote.

Illinois General Assembly: HB2239 actions on May 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB2239 ("siu-board of trustees-members"): "Passed Both Houses", "Third Reading - Passed" and "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.".

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Du Quoin?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 10, 2019

There were 13 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Du Quoin zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.

Illinois General Assembly: HB2028 actions on May 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 10, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB2028 ("st police-burial reimburse"): "Passed Both Houses", "Third Reading - Passed", "Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins", "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings" and "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.".

Perry-Jackson Child Advocacy Center helps abuse victims and their families overcome trauma

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 10, 2019

Sara Rezba has been helping child abuse victims for the past nine years as a child advocate at the Perry-Jackson Child Advocacy Center in Pinckneyville.

Illinois General Assembly: HB1475 actions on May 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 9, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB1475 ("seizure smart school act"): "Passed Both Houses", "Third Reading - Passed" and "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.".

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cutler?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 9, 2019

There were two offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Cutler zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.

Illinois General Assembly: HB2 actions on May 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 9, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 17 in the House on House bill HB2 ("pregnancy & childbirth rights"): "Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s", "Arrived in House", "Third Reading - Passed" and "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro".

Voter rolls: Which precincts are Republican strongholds in SW Illinois?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 9, 2019

Voter registration data shows Monroe County Precinct 28, Monroe County Precinct 16 and Monroe County Precinct 25 are the SW Illinois precincts with the highest percentage of Republican voters

Illinois General Assembly: HR406 actions on May 23

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 8, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 23 in the House on House bill HR406 ("congrats-st. mark's school"): "Resolution Adopted" and "Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions".

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Coulterville?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 8, 2019

There were seven offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Coulterville zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.

Illinois General Assembly: SB456 actions on May 29

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 8, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 29 in the House on Senate bill SB456 ("sch cd-employment-offenders"): "House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments", "House Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Iris Y. Martinez", "House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments", "House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed wit