U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced today a $2.7 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair lasting damage caused by May 2019 flooding. The sites include Carlyle Lake, the Kaskaskia Project Area, and locations in Central Illinois and Southeast Missouri.
The Southern Illinois University women's soccer team secured its second home win of the season on Thursday night, defeating SIUE with a final score of 2-1.
State Rep. Dave Severin recently participated in an interview with Tom Miller on WJPF’s Morning Newswatch program. During the session, Rep. Severin addressed a town hall meeting held in Mt. Vernon, which attracted 150 farmers and concerned citizens discussing solutions to the increasing issue of crop damage caused by large deer herds in the region. Additionally, he spoke about ongoing challenges at the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Southern Illinois Women's Golf concluded its first tournament of the season with a seventh-place finish at the Green Wave Invite on Tuesday in Avondale, La.
On Patriot Day, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11th. Let’s come together as one to honor the memories of those we lost and to support one another with kindness and strength.