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Jacobs on SIU automotive program: 'We (SIU) are turning out the most sought after automotive students in the USA!'

By David Beasley | Oct 4, 2022

In a recnet Facebook post, Illinois Rep. Paul Jacobs shared the Southern Illinois UniversityAviation and Automotive High School Introduction Tour.

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Bryant: 'In Illinois, you can still get an abortion at any time, for any reason'

By David Beasley | Jun 28, 2022

The United States Supreme Court decision Friday reversing the Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion "actually means nothing changes in Illinois," State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) said on Facebook.

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Jacobs on draft abortion ruling: 'I strongly oppose these policies and have voted to protect the unborn'

By David Beasley | May 17, 2022

Illinois Rep. Paul Jacobs issued a statement following the recent leak of a draft U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark case legalizing abortion.

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Windhorst: 'Let's make Illinois a safer place to live, work and raise a family once again'

By David Beasley | Jan 25, 2022

State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is urging the legislature to repeal the SAFE-T Act, which he claims has caused an increase in crime in Illinois.

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Urging residents to get COVID vaccine, Bost says Illinois ‘should have freed up a little faster’

By David Beasley | Mar 25, 2021

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Illinois) urges Illinois residents to get their COVID-19 vaccines so that life can return to a "new normal" but said the state's vaccination program could have been faster than it has been.

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Carbondale receives $1.2 million state grant to enhance Evergreen Park

By David Beasley | Oct 8, 2020

The City of Carbondale has landed a $1.2 million state grant for upgrades to Evergreen Park.

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Durkin calls on House speaker to resign as ComEd scandal continues to unfold

By David Beasley | Oct 1, 2020

Illinois House Republican leader Jim Durkin is calling for Speaker Michael Madigan to resign his leadership position following allegations that emerged in a federal bribery investigation of the utility company Commonwealth Edison.

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Already troubled University Mall sees more store closures due to pandemic

By David Beasley | Sep 8, 2020

Malls across the country were hurting even before the COVID-19 pandemic brought the economy to a standstill, and University Mall in Carbondale hasn’t been immune to the troubles.

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State Rep. Bryant says governor's COVID-19 policy is 'a confusing patchwork of rules and guidance'

By David Beasley | Jul 6, 2020

State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is asking Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health to clear up “a confusing patchwork of rules and guidance” on long-term health care facilities and COVID-19.