Williamson County is among 40 counties statewide that passed or are considering a resolution declaring themselves “Sanctuary Counties for Gun Owners,” according to the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA).

Board of trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Carterville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 13.

Carterville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Feb. 6.

Water & Sewer Board met Thursday, Dec. 8.

Finance/Economic Development/Operations Committee met at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Parks/Cemetery Committee met at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Public Safety/Insurance Committee met at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Streets/Sidewalks Committee met at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6.

City Council met at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21.

City Council met at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21.

City Council met at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8.

The Herrin City Council met Feb. 6 to purchase a police vehicle.

The Carterville City Council met Feb. 14 to develop a smart phone app.

Jackson County Executive Committee continues discussion of staff evaluation format at a recent meeting.

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Jan. 10 to sell property.

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners met Feb. 14 to execute an intergovernmental agreement for animal control.

Jackson County Real Property Committee hears update on river levee project at a recent meeting.

DeSoto Nuisance Committee reviews revisions to the village's nuisance ordinance at a recent meeting.