State Rep. Nathan Reitz (D-116) on May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

State Rep. Kelly M. Burke (D-36) on May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

State Rep. Robert Rita (D-28) on May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

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 state Rep. Nathan Reitz (D-116) on May 28 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Illinois state Rep. Robert Rita (D-28) on May 28 voted for a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Illinois state Rep. Kelly M. Burke (D-36) on May 28 voted "present" on a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

As you all know the Fireman's Picnic is fast approaching (June 28th-30th) and while we do try to put on as much of it as we can ourselves as to maximize everyone else's enjoyment we do have to rely on the wonderful citizens of the community to assist working in some of the stands.

May 19 at 12 AM – May 20 at 12 AM CDT

Sheriff Neal Rohlfing is focused on improving the safety of Monroe County.

National firefighter’s day

Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) spoke on WJPF News Radio on Monday to discuss the latest of several town hall meetings she has recently attended.

RETIREES We've counted the votes & here are your 2019 workshop topics: LIFESTYLE: "I'm Positive, I'm Aging" FINANCIAL: "Financial Check-up for Retirees"

Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 6 PM – 7 PM CDT Award-winning poet Matthew Graham will be reading from his new book of poetry, "The Geography of Home" to celebrate National Poetry Month.

Had a great turn out for our fourth fish fry of the season thank you everyone for the support This week we had two of our flying friends stop by at the same time to enjoy the food

Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 1 PM – 2 PM CD The Armchair Travelers Book Club will be reviewing the newly released "See You in the Piazza" by Frances Mayes.

Applications are due May 3rd for the next test cycle for police officer positions.

The Learning Table is a Back-to-Back Class Series on Wellness & Diabetes Health.

Through her role as career specialist for the Monroe County Field Office of the St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department, Melanie Biffar helps people achieve and enjoy what it means to be self-sufficient.

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