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Illinois' Bryant on Youth Advisory Council: 'Students and parents let your school administrators know you want to attend'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Mar 10, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) recently shared an invitation for students to join her Youth Advisory Council.

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Friess posts report on Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago project

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Mar 10, 2023

In a March 7 Facebook post, Rep. David Friess announced that three Illinois Universities would be part of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago project.

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Bryant on proposed SB 240 regarding information for teenagers about testicular cancer: 'Your son's life may depend on it'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Mar 2, 2023

State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is sponsoring Senate Bill 240 which requires the Department of Public Health to provide information to males entering ninth grade about testicular cancer as part of their health examination.

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Jacobs: 'ISP said the new patrol structure will allow the organization to better meet the needs of the public'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Mar 1, 2023

In a Feb. 23 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) shared a news article about a shift in staffing at the Illinois State Police.

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Gray-Cruz seeks Unity Point School District 140 Board seat, wants 'transparency to know what's going on at the school'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Feb 28, 2023

Carbondale resident Syhemia Gray-Cruz is running for a spot on the Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 Board of Education.

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Scarbrough: ‘There were questions in my mind some years ago about how my taxpayer dollars were being utilized’

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Feb 28, 2023

West Frankfort resident Tim Scarbrough is seeking a spot on the Johnston City CUSD 1 school board in Williamson County.

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Illinois representative: 'The rising costs of fuel, groceries, utilities and just about everything else has put a strain on family budgets statewide'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Feb 25, 2023

With family finances under pressure statewide, Rep. David Friess is spreading the word about the Find Food IL map for those in need of food pantries or meal sites.

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Severin: 'The government-imposed shutdowns have badly harmed our students' reading, math and science development'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Feb 16, 2023

Dave Severin, House Rep of Illinois House of Representatives, Illinois House of Representatives said on Feb 14th.

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Windhorst: 'Our citizens deserve to live in safe communities and neighborhoods'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Feb 16, 2023

Rep. Patrick Windhorst recently joined House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (Savanna) and several members of the House Republican caucus in Springfield to unveil their legislative priorities for the 103rd General Assembly.

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Jacobs on Lightfoot leadership: 'Her policies have made it harder for police officers to do their jobs'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Feb 16, 2023

State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) recently sounded off against the leadership of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, stemming from new data for Chicago showing that arrests are down significantly in a number of areas including violent crimes such as homicide and sexual assault.

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Windhorst: 'I am happy to report that my offices in Harrisburg and Springfield are open and ready to serve the people of the 117th District'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Feb 10, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) recently shared updated contact information for his offices in Harrisburg and Springfield.

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Friess: 'The Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship program has awarded more than 37,000 grants'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Feb 9, 2023

In a Jan. 30 Facebook post, Rep. David Friess shared information on the Invest in Kids program.

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Bryant wants to 'ensure that our state’s energy policies benefit everyone who calls Illinois their home'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Feb 7, 2023

In a Feb. 1 news release, Sen. Terri Bryant announced she was named Senate Minority Spokesperson for the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee.

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Absher on proposed development: 'There could be a lot worse things going on this property'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Feb 1, 2023

At its Jan. 23 meeting, Marion City Council discussed the proposed Castellano Properties development in the city.

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Jacobs: 'An Illinois school has put out a warning to parents about a social media app'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Feb 1, 2023

In a Jan. 28 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs warned his constituents of a situation with social media.

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Severin thanks supporters at luncheon

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Jan 26, 2023

In a Jan. 22 Facebook post, Rep. Dave Severin shared a few photos and a few words about a thank you event for his supporters.

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Windhorst 'To force law-abiding citizens to register their weapons with the government in order to exercise their rights is unconstitutional'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Jan 25, 2023

In a Jan. 20 Facebook post, Rep. Patrick Windhorst issued a statement on the restraining order against the newly-signed gun control law.

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Hampson: ‘I took an oath to support the Constitution of the United States of America'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Jan 23, 2023

Williamson County State's Attorney Theodore J. Hampson said he will not be enforcing the sweeping gun ban recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

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Severin on recent events: 'I presented a Certificate of Congratulations to Tim Lee at Belle Rive Missionary Baptist Church'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Jan 18, 2023

Rep. Dave Severin recently shared his activities in his district in a Facebook post.

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Bryant: ‘Commonly used semiautomatic shotguns will still have to be registered as assault weapons’

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Jan 16, 2023

State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) was one of the few who spoke out against sweeping gun control legislation before it passed the Senate and was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.