Carbondale Reporter

Severin urges repeal of Illinois sanctuary state policy citing safety and cost concerns

By F. C. Saunders | Sep 3, 2025

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) has called for the repeal of Illinois' TRUST Act and the state's sanctuary policies.

Illinois faces scrutiny over cashless bail as new laws impact schools, energy bills, police dogs

By F. C. Saunders | Sep 3, 2025

Illinois’ decision to eliminate cash bail has drawn national attention following an executive order signed by President Trump on August 25.

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club of Southern Illinois

By F. C. Saunders | Aug 22, 2025

Boys & Girls Club of Southern Illinois, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois DOGE Profile: John A. Logan College

By F. C. Saunders | Aug 21, 2025

John A. Logan College, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $3,675,590 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).