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House Passes Administration’s Permanent Property Tax Freeze Proposal

Governor Rauner issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed the Administration’s proposal, HB 6630 sponsored by Rep. Mark Batinick, to permanently freeze property taxes in Illinois:“This morning the Illinois House of Representatives took a step in the...

Criminal Justice Reform Commission Releases Final Report

Governor Bruce Rauner today received the final report from the Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform. The 13 new recommendations build on what the commission presented to the Governor last year, recommending a total of 27 changes.“This report is another...
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MCPD Arrest Warrant Served Tuesday morning

On 01/10/2016, at approximately 7:30 am, the Mt. Carmel Police, the Wabash County Sheriff's Office, and the Illinois State Police Southern Illinois Drug Task Force served arrest warrants on two Mt. Carmel residents wanted for methamphetamine delivery.Police went to 610 Buchanan Street in Mt. Carmel and took 33...

College choice: More than a Mascot

A column by Chad Flannery, Executive Dean of Student Services at Southeastern Illinois College Have you ever noticed that colleges and universities experience an enrollment bump after they win a championship?  Don’t believe me? ...
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Two sentenced in White County Court on Monday

In White County Court on Monday, two women were sentenced to Department of Corrections custody according to States Attorney Denton Aud.26 year old Kimberly Windle of Albion will spend four years behind bars and serve one year of mandatory supervised release after being found...

Grayville City Council addresses delinquent revolving loan accounts

The Grayville City Council met for the first time in 2017 on Monday night.  Prior to the meeting, a revolving loan committee meeting was held, where members discussed delinquent loan accounts.Following the treasurer’s report, the Council went into executive session to discuss the committee...

Shimkus Selected to Lead Panel Overseeing EPA

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, was selected to chair the panel’s Environment Subcommittee for another six-year term. The subcommittee oversees the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and will now have jurisdiction over the Clean...
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