Carbondale Reporter

Jacob hints support for Police Protection Act to combat 'bad policies and poor leadership' in Illinois

By John Suayan | Dec 15, 2021

Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) said that while he would support legislation to classify violence against police officers a hate crime, such a measure wouldn’t be necessary had Democratic leaders supported law enforcement.

Fowler praises bipartisan efforts to make I-57 expansion a reality

By John Suayan | Dec 10, 2021

State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) on Dec. 8 hailed the next phase of the Interstate 57 expansion project as part of “a long-standing continuing vision to improve and revitalize Illinois roadways.”

Bryant asks for extension of FOID, CCL deadlines, state police act

By John Suayan | Apr 17, 2020

A state representative called on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to extend the deadline for firearm owner identification cards and concealed carry licenses as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the Illinois State Police days later announced emergency rules extending those deadlines.

Severin's HPV poll garners many opposition votes

By John Suayan | Mar 11, 2020

The Illinois state government should not require teenagers to receive the human papillomavirus, or HPV vaccine, a Republican state representative said.

From South Central Illinois News

Johnson County Republicans to host fundraiser for Rep. Patrick Windhorst

By John Suayan | 6 years ago

The Johnson County Republicans will host a benefit for Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 at Morello's Restaurant in Harrisburg.