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Rep Severin's summer reading club deadline set for July 25

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is reminding students from first to fourth grade about the approaching deadline for the summer reading club.

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 23, 2025

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Southern Illinois Republicans push to repeal state's green new deal law

Amid growing concerns over electricity costs in Southern Illinois, three state representatives have introduced legislation aimed at repealing the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA).

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 22, 2025

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Illinois faces electricity rate hikes amid political debate

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 21, 2025

Earlier this year, Ameren and ComEd announced significant increases in summer electricity rates.

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Windhorst and Jacobs host reading club night at Marion ballpark

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 17, 2025

State Representatives Patrick Windhorst and Paul Jacobs recently hosted their annual Summer Reading Club Night at Mountain Dew Park in Marion.

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Severin opposes halfway house proposal in Enfield during radio interview

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 14, 2025

This morning, Representative Dave Severin appeared on the Newsradio WJPF Morning Newswatch with Tom Miller.

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Carbondale ranks 62nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May

By I. D. Norman | Jul 12, 2025

Carbondale residents paid just under $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 62nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

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Marion responsible for 35th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during May

By I. D. Norman | Jul 11, 2025

Marion residents paid approximately $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 35th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Rep. Severin celebrates National Ice Cream Month, encourages supporting local shops

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 11, 2025

State Rep. Dave Severin is acknowledging National Ice Cream Month with a message to the public.

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Rep. Severin issues statement on Chronic Disease Awareness Day

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 10, 2025

State Representative Dave Severin has released a statement in recognition of Chronic Disease Awareness Day.

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Williamson County: 24.4% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 44th in Illinois

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 24.4% of income in Williamson County—ranking it 44th most dependent among Illinois counties.

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Illinois signs PBM reform bill; library grants awarded

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 9, 2025

Legislation aimed at reforming the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) has been signed into law in Illinois.

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Rep. Severin marks July as National Horseradish Month

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 9, 2025

Happy National Horseradish Month.

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Paul Jacobs discusses Ultrasound Opportunity Act on WJPF Radio

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 7, 2025

Illinois State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) recently appeared on The Morning Newswatch on WJPF Radio.

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Williamson County residents pay $130,391 in County Sales Tax in May

By E. J. Hummel | Jul 6, 2025

In May, Williamson County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Williamson County taxpayers give $968,919 in County School Facility Tax in May

By E. J. Hummel | Jul 5, 2025

In May, Williamson County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Jackson County collects $179,494 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By E. J. Hummel | Jul 4, 2025

In May, Jackson County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rep. Severin shares Independence Day message with constituents

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 4, 2025

State Representative Dave Severin from Benton, Illinois, issued a statement in celebration of Independence Day 2025.

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$310,959 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Williamson County

By E. J. Hummel | Jul 3, 2025

In May, Williamson County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Governor Pritzker signs controversial bill altering prisoner review board structure

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 3, 2025

Illinois Republicans are expressing concern over a new law that alters the structure of the state's Prisoner Review Board (PRB).

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Rep. Severin encourages support for local businesses during National Independent Retailer Month

By Carbondale Reporter | Jul 3, 2025

State Representative Dave Severin, a Republican from Benton, is emphasizing the importance of supporting local businesses during National Independent Retailer Month.