Carbondale Reporter

Windhorst fights for ethics reform: 'We don't need legislators using undue influence on our local officials'

By Savannah Howe | May 26, 2021

State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) hopes the Reimagine Illinois campaign will address the plethora of ethics issues that have long plagued the Illinois statehouse.

Jacobs calls for criminal investigation into LaSalle COVID outbreak: 'Our veterans deserve better'

By Savannah Howe | May 21, 2021

A deadly COVID-19 outbreak that claimed the lives of more than 30 veterans living at the LaSalle Veterans' Home may face criminal charges if a contingent of lawmakers get their way.

Fowler: 'I am excited to take this opportunity to say thank you to my administrative assistants'

By Savannah Howe | Apr 30, 2021

Administrative professionals were thanked last week by Illinois Senate Republicans including state Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) in honor of Administrative Professionals Day.

Fined for indoor dining, Carbondale eatery owner considers fighting ticket

By Savannah Howe | Jan 27, 2021

Mary Lou's Grill owner is considering her options after Carbondale city authorities issued her a ticket for allegedly violating indoor dining guidelines.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois voters shoot down Fair Tax proposal

By Savannah Howe | 4 years ago

Illinois voters rejected a progressive income tax amendment that was criticized for having potentially devastating impacts on the state's taxpayers by removing the flat tax rate, skyrocket small business taxes by 47% and allow the possibility of taxing retirees.