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Jacobs: An audit of the $585 million Business Interruption Grant program cites 'insufficient oversight'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Jun 4, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) shared details about the audit of the Business Interruption Grant program in a recent Facebook post.

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Illinois state representative: 'Thank you to the EMS workers across the state who save lives and help people through their most critical moments'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | May 24, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) recently recognized and thanked emergency medical service workers for EMS Week.

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Illinois state representative: 'Two Rivers Fisheries plans to open a plant to process Copi for the purpose of transporting the fish as food to locations around the world'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | May 24, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) gave an update Monday on Senate Bill 1068, which will bring a Copi fish processing center to Alexander County.

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Marion mayor hopes city gets more bids on rest of water main work on the Square

By Carbondale Reporter Report | May 23, 2023

Marion City Council approved the sole bid for its water main replacement work in the Square though that bid was a quarter of a million dollars higher than city estimates, Mayor Mike Absher said.

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Absher wants Marion council to consider 'unintended situation' with residential grant program

By Carbondale Reporter Report | May 23, 2023

The Marion City Council went on record in opposition to commercial rental companies participating in the city’s residential grant improvement program that offers financial assistance to aid homeowners in renovating and improving their single-family homes in the city.

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Marion Mayor: Handing out mature comic books at library 'completely unacceptable'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | May 23, 2023

Marion Mayor Mike Absher said he was embarrassed, mortified and angry over a free comic book giveaway at the Marion Carnegie Public Library that included some mature comics deemed unsuitable for children.

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Windhorst: 'Today we pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | May 19, 2023

In a May 15 Facebook post, Rep. Patrick Windhorst honored the nation's fallen police officers.

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Illinois' Bryant: 'I am hosting a Recycle for Sight drive' for Healthy Vision Month

By Carbondale Reporter Report | May 18, 2023

In a recent Facebook post this week, Illinois state Sen. Terri Bryant unveiled a new initiative aimed at providing eyeglasses to those in need.

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Jacobs promotes Illinois Council on Women and Girls' Illinois Girls Lead Program

By Carbondale Reporter Report | May 16, 2023

In a May 11 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Marion) encouraged girls in fifth through 12th grades to apply for the Illinois Council on Women and Girls' Illinois Girls Lead Program.

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Senator Bryant: 'The Super Majority just passed another piece of legislation that threatens state funding for local libraries'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | May 11, 2023

Senator Terri Bryant posted on Facebook on May 3, regarding the approval of House Bill 2789 which seeks to address the issue of book prohibitions.

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Marion Mayor Michael Absher: 'I don't think goats, chickens or anything else belong in town'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | May 9, 2023

The Marion City Council is reconsidering the city's current ordinances dealing with animals and other livestock after several citizens have complained about the laws on the books.

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Illinois' Windhorst: Truth in Public Safety Working Group has 'developed legislation centering around protecting crime victims'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | May 5, 2023

In an April 27 Facebook post, Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) introduced the Truth in Public Safety Working Group.

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Friess: 'It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Violette Nast on her exceptional accomplishment. We are grateful for her continued work in our community'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | May 5, 2023

In a May 1 Facebook post, Rep. David Friess congratulated volunteer Violette Nast on inning the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in their senior category.

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Bryant: 'We have seen too many policies enacted that prioritize criminals in our justice system and ignore the victims'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Apr 28, 2023

In an April 24 Facebook post, Sen. Terri Bryant shared her focus on justice.

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Windhorst: 'Sen. Dale Fowler and I had a great drug takeback event today in Metropolis'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Apr 27, 2023

In an April 22 Facebook post, Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) wrote that he had participated in a drug takeback event in Metropolis.

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Friess encourages business leaders to attend business development seminar

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Apr 25, 2023

In an April 14 Facebook post, Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) announced a business development seminar in Red Bud.

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Windhorst: 'Are you a baseball fan looking for a fun opportunity for part time work this summer? The Thrillville Thrillbillies may be looking for you'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Apr 20, 2023

In an April 12 Facebook post, Rep. Patrick Windhorst shared a duo of job fairs where the Thrillville Thrillbillies will be hiring.

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Bryant: 'Latest from the 58th.'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Apr 20, 2023

In an April 4 Facebook post, Sen. Terri Bryant introduced her weekly update.

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Jacobs: '$1 out of every $10 generated in Illinois originates from agriculture, impacting every person throughout the state'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Apr 14, 2023

In an April 7 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs cheered for Illinois farmers and their importance to the state's economy.

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Windhorst: 'Today we recognize the loved ones of our nation’s fallen heroes and honor their shared service and sacrifice for our country. God bless Gold Star Spouses'

By Carbondale Reporter Report | Apr 14, 2023

In an April 5 Facebook post, Rep. Patrick Windhorst commemorated Gold Star Spouse Day.