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Thursday, December 12, 2019

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EVANSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT: Are you getting everything put out

Evansville Police Department on social media.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 1, 2019

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives vows to assert her contempt for political corruption at the national level

By South West Illinois News Reports | 11 days ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is vowing to continue to be a thorn in the side of longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

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CARBONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Tuesday - Game On

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 16, 2019

Join us for open gaming on our Wii U, PS4 Pro with VR headset, iPads with Apple Pencils, and laptops! If it’s a game, you can play it!

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Red Bud police chief takes pride in helping others

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 9, 2019

Red Bud Police Chief John Brittingham has accomplished a great deal during his more than two decades-long career in law enforcement.

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RED BUD FIRE DEPARTMENT: We save all lives

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 3, 2019

It is just a good idea to keep all your animals inside tonight if possible.

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PINCKNEYVILLE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL: Children's Orthopedic Clinic

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 27, 2019

It is a FREE Service. Please help share the message to those who may need this service.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives not surprised that Exelon, ComEd, Madigan are key figures in federal corruption probe

By South West Illinois News Reports | 2 months ago

Jeanne Ives is not surprised to hear that Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) may be at the heart of a widening public corruption probe centered on Commonwealth Edison's lobbying practices.

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MONROE COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE: Monroe County Republican Central Committee Monthly Meeting

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 13, 2019

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 7 PM – 8 PM CDT

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MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Owner has been found

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 13, 2019

Contact the Sheriff’s Office 939-8651.

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer deems Planned Parenthood's Downstate mega-clinic 'a complete disaster'

By South West Illinois News Reports | 2 months ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is convinced that Planned Parenthood’s secret construction of a so-called mega abortion clinic in southern Illinois is a 'disaster' for the pro-life movement as well as state taxpayers.

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ISRA director, Tamaroa activist on board with task force's goal of 'consistent enforcement' of gun laws

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 8, 2019

Pledging to support “consistent enforcement” of existing gun laws, Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard Pearson nonetheless stopped short of rubber-stamping the work of a new, bipartisan gun violence committee.

From Chicago City Wire

Taxes will continue to rise until there is pension reform, says WFLD Fox president and GM

By South West Illinois News Reports | 3 months ago

WFLD Fox 32 Chicago President and General Manager Dennis Welsh did not mince words about the perilous place Illinois’ growing pension crisis has left the state in during a recently aired editorial on the network in which he predicted voters are primed for revolt given anything short of pension reform.

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Randolph County, Chester named Enterprise Zones by Illinois Department of Commerce

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 20, 2019

The Illinois Department of Commerce has named Randolph County and Chester “enterprise zones,” designated as such to improve commerce by making local businesses eligible for state and local tax incentives.

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DUQUOIN POLICE DEPARTMENT: FREE Surplus Items

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 8, 2019

The items are located at Du Quoin Fire Station #2, on the south side of the building across from the recycling bins.

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New youth hunting rules mean ‘less deer in the car grill’

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 6, 2019

There are now more opportunities for young people to hunt, thanks to a new bill signed into law by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker last month.

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CITY OF WATERLOO: Here is the parade route for the Waterloo Homecoming Parade

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2019

There will be no parking along the parade route beginning at 4pm.

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Former state rep. candidate Paul Jacobs says Cullerton indictment makes him think he should run again

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 16, 2019

Former District 115 candidate Paul Jacobs is moved to action by the thought of all the corruption he believes is now flowing through Springfield.

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Perry County Housing Authority director provides stepping stone for those facing life's obstacles

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 2, 2019

Perry County Housing Authority (PCHA) Executive Director Stephanie Hubler enjoys the challenges and rewards that her job brings each day.

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Rep. Terri Bryant recovers following neck surgery

By South West Illinois News Reports | 5 months ago

Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is recovering from her second neck surgery this summer, as announced via a post on Bryant's Facebook page on July 11.

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Roll Call: Reitz votes in favor of constitutional amendment on progressive tax

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 25, 2019

State Rep. Nathan Reitz (D-116) on May 27 voted in favor of allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.