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Williamson County Clerk submits resignation after alleged DUI

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 31, 2021

The Williamson County Clerk resigned from her position after being arrested for a DUI.

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Frustrated Newman & Co. restaurant owner says governor won't 'keep me from opening'

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 20, 2020

A Herrin restaurant owner is threatening legal action against the local health department.

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Restaurant owners ready to return to business as COVID-19 restrictions lifted

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 7, 2020

As Illinois works toward reopening after COVID-19, the southern portion of the state is optimistic for Phase 3, particularly its restaurant owners.

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Southern Illinois University provides important COVID-19 testing ingredient to state

By Carrie Bradon | May 22, 2020

The Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has signed a contract to continue providing essential ingredients for COVID-19 test kits.

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SIU Foundation brings in over $240,000 to assist displaced students and their families

By Carrie Bradon | May 17, 2020

While much of the nation is beginning to recover from COVID-19, college students are faced with daunting challenges.

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Franklin-Williamson Health Department resumes vaccinations and TB testing

By Carrie Bradon | May 14, 2020

The Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department has resumed offering some services that were previously paused due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Marion parks commissioner Sheffler looks to increase civic impact with a new elected post

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 1, 2019

Many of us take for granted the municipal parks and recreation areas available to ourselves, our children and our children's children, but our lives would somehow be less fulfilled were it not for the work of people like Marion Park District Commissioner Chris Sheffler.

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Sen. Schrimpf devotes his public-service work to ensuring the people of Southern Illinois are heard

By Carrie Bradon | Mar 18, 2019

Serving the various communities of downstate Illinois has long been a mission for state Sen. Paul Schrimpf (R-Waterloo).

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Jackson County Treasurer Harris-Johnson feels right at home as a public servant

By Carrie Bradon | Mar 11, 2019

Sharon Harris-Johnson has always had a passion for serving her community, and today she draws from her previous work experiences to broaden the impact of her role as Jackson County Treasurer.

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Nehring takes her work in Jackson County government personally

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 26, 2019

Jackson County Board Member Laurie Nehring has been politically involved in the community for years, ever since realizing that personal involvement was the best way to remedy corruption in the state.

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For Erbes, service and accessibility are paramount

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 20, 2019

Jackson County board member Andrew Erbes says he chose a career of public service due a family legacy and a strong belief that the political process and community service are important to a successful life.

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Mendoza working to promote a culture of self-sufficiency in Jackson County as board member of District 1

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 20, 2019

Jose Mendoza Jr., a county board member for District 1 of Jackson County, takes his position seriously as he seeks to improve the lives of residents in the area without allowing the government to interfere with his constituents’ lives.