Illinois budget director assures local mayors that state's economy is improving

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS • The Illinois Governor's budget director assured Southwestern Illinois mayors today that the state's dire financial and budgetary woes are improving.

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SWIC honors society lends a hand

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Jan 16, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…

Seniors, don’t miss deadline for discounts

Applications for seniors participating in the Illinois Circuit Breaker program are due Dec. 31.

Dec 27, 2011 | 3:28 pm | Loading…

Waterloo German Band keeps rolling out the fun

Harry Wolf, 81, director for 67 years of the Waterloo German Band, which plays German waltzes, polkas and fox trots. The five-member band has played across the United States and in other countries.

Oct 02, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…

• Video: The Waterloo German Band

Students can apply for Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Illinois freshman can apply to the three-year Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, for the class of 2015. All students live on a college campus during the college-preparatory program. Tuition and most room and board expenses are provided by the state, but some fees are charged based on famil…

Sep 26, 2011 | 12:30 pm | Loading…

How Metro East entrepreneurs are weathering the economic storm

Small businesses are up against a lot these days. Online sales have taken customers out of stores, disposable income is nearly nonexistent and unemployment has risen every month for the past three months in Illinois (it's currently at 9.5 percent).

Sep 25, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…

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