Trina Thomas Stories | Carbondale Reporter

Jacobs tackles Springfield's 'radical-liberal abortion policies'

By Trina Thomas | Jan 23, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) recently introduced several bills focusing on abortion and the rights of the unborn.

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Bryant’s midwife bill signed off by Pritzker

By Trina Thomas | Dec 19, 2021

State Sen. Terri Bryant’s (R-Murphysboro) legislation that sets standards for midwives to obtain their certification was signed on Dec. 14 by Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL).

Bryant: 'This bridge is a safety hazard to Illinois motorists'

By Trina Thomas | Jul 16, 2021

One mile south of Waltonville sits an aged and abandoned railroad crossing that minecarts once used over 30 years ago to transport coal.

New inland port for Mississippi and Ohio Rivers closer to the beginning of construction

By Trina Thomas | May 27, 2021

The Alexander-Cairo Port District finished a project labor agreement with the Illinois AFL-CIO on Apr. 28, marking a huge stride for a new inland port at the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.

Illinois House bill creating term limits for legislative leadership roles is called 'good reform' by lawmaker

By Trina Thomas | Apr 28, 2021

Illinois House members passed a bill with bipartisan support April 22 that puts a consecutive years cap on legislative leadership terms to 10 years.

Illinois sees largest population decline in the nation, data finds

By Trina Thomas | Jan 12, 2021

Illinois takes the lead for the largest population decline against any other state in the nation, losing 79,487 residents from July 2019 to July 2020.

Carbondale reports less than 50% response rate for Census

By Trina Thomas | Oct 5, 2020

Transportation, education, social service programs, and city improvement projects in Carbondale are just a few public services at risk of losing millions in federal funding.