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South West Illinois News

Friday, February 28, 2020

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From Carbondale Reporter

Jackson County GOP chair Grissom suggests 'changing the way we spend,' not the constitution

By South West Illinois News Reports | 20 days ago

Jackson County Republican Party Chairman Chris Grissom believes Springfield could use a new approach to the tax-and-spend methods favored by the Democratic majority.

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Sen. Schimpf disappointed that Pritzker's State of the State address only told 'half the story'

Illinois state Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Murphysboro) was disappointed that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker did not discuss the most important challenges the state faces during his State of the State address last Wednesday.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 1, 2020

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STEELEVILLE VOLUNTARY FIRE DEPARTMENT: A huge shoutout to Taylor's Tins

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 17, 2020

Our new helmet fronts.

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RED BUD FIRE DEPARTMENT: Horse Races 2020

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 12, 2020

We will be hosting our 2020 Horse Races at the Firehouse on Feb 8th. Tickets are $25/person which includes a full buffet style dinner, draft beer and a limited selection of soft drinks.

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Randolph among 93 Illinois counties with declining populations

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 11, 2020

Randolph saw its population decrease by 1,357, or 4.1 percent, over the last decade, according to a new analysis from Wirepoints.org that is based on U.S. Census Bureau data.

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HECKER FIRE DEPATMENT: Here’s some great advice

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 15, 2019

An elf who had a very close call with being seriously injured!

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EVANSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT: Are you getting everything put out

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 1, 2019

Evansville Police Department on social media.

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 | 3 months 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 | 4 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 | 5 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 | 5 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.