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Scarbrough: 'My whole drive is keep the schools about the students they are there to serve'

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 27, 2023

Candidate for Johnston City Community Unit School District No. 1 board Tim Scarbrough believes that his years of military service makes him a strong candidate for board member.

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Jacobs says new Illinois school sex ed curriculum 'is too explicit to be used in our schools'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 13, 2022

Paul Jacobs, the state representative for District 115 and the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 118, recently shared his opinion on the new sex education curriculum for schools statewide.

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Bryant holds meet-and-greet for constituents at Duquoin American Legion

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 30, 2022

Illinois state Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) held a meet-and-greet event on Monday at the DuQuoin American Legion to talk with her constituents.

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Jacobs: 'Pure Pet now open in Marion! Great crowd welcoming a new venture in Williamson County'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 30, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) recently attended a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of a Pure Pet in Marion.

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Illinois' Windhorst: 'I joined Tom Miller on WJPF Morning News Watch for a wide ranging interview'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 24, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) recently attended a radio interview with The Morning News Watch.

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Jacobs on inflation in Illinois: 'If nothing is done, we will have massive job loss in Illinois'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 26, 2022

Inflation is the highest its been in more than 40 years, significantly decreasing the spending power of residents across Illinois. State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) weighed in on the issue and explained what continuing inflation could mean for Illinois families.

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Severin: 'I am heartened by today's decision and believe this is the right path forward for protecting the sanctity of life'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 30, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Dave Severin recently announced his support for the Supreme Court's decision on abortion.

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Jacobs on his re-election campaign: 'I think the job requires someone that can exhibit maturity'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 10, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) is reflecting on his re-election campaign.

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Windhorst invites Illinois career seekers to attend upcoming expo for ‘ongoing training’ and more

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 30, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) revealed that Carbondale will host a career fair soon.

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Bryant holds Mother's Day diaper drive to help expectant Illinois mothers

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 30, 2022

Illinois State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) gave a helping hand to mothers-to-be by hosting a Mother's Day diaper drive through April 29.

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Severin on sponsoring, attending Ducks Unlimited banquet: 'Congratulations on 30 great years'

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 29, 2022

State Rep. Dave Severin recently shared a series of photographs from the Sesser Ducks Unlimited banquet in Coello.

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Jacobs calls ruling 'A victory for our students, teachers, and school districts in general'

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 10, 2022

State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) recently voiced his support for a judge's ruling that will end COVID-19 mandates in Illinois.

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Windhorst: 'Last week was pretty much a big waste of time and money in the Illinois House'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 30, 2021

State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) recently provided a preview for the Oct. 25 veto session in his weekly update.

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Southern Illinois Made Expo bumped to next year because 'it's just now realistic now'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 22, 2021

Illinois state Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) and the Southern Illinois Chambers of Commerce have postponed Southern Illinois Made Expo due to concerns related to COVID-19.

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Jacobs: Democratic lawmakers, Pritzker 'decided to go on a spending spree'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 17, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently announced that funding has been made available to increase wages for eligible in-home care providers.

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Bost urges House to invest in domestic iron and steel to 'support strong Buy American policies'

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 22, 2021

U.S. Rep Mike Bost (R-Ill.) recently joined with his colleagues on the Congressional Steel Caucus to submit a letter to the House calling for stronger support of Buy American policies.

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Bryant critical of Illinois governor for not releasing 'his hold' of emergency powers during COVID-19

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 16, 2021

Illinois State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) recently denounced Gov. J. B. Pritzker for extending the 30-day emergency declaration and voiced her support for the GOP's proposed People's Independent Maps Act during an interview with Newsradio WJPF.

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‘Hit hard’ by COVID-19, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois will receive $1 million in federal funding

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 1, 2021

Approximately $1 million in federal funding has been allocated to help bail out the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said (D-Ill.).

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Honeywell’s Metropolis Works facility to reopen at Southern Illinois location

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 14, 2021

Honeywell's Metropolis Works facility will reopen, said a Republican lawmaker who supported the news, adding that it would help boost the local economic opportunities in Southern Illinois.

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Illinois to restore federal unemployment benefits programs

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 12, 2021

Illinois is currently working on reinstating federal unemployment programs that will benefit approximately450,000 people whose benefits have expired, according to The Southern Illinoisan.