Southern Illinois News

Republican senator critical of Pritzker will run for governor in Illinois

By April Bamburg | Feb 25, 2021

A Republican state senator said he will run for governor in 2022.

Southern 7 Head Start continues to support children via social media, grab-and-go meals

By April Bamburg | May 19, 2020

The Southern Seven Head Start program is working to keep families connected to services and opportunities despite the COVID-19 economic lockdown that has affected schools, businesses and life in general.

Teachers, staff at Brockport, Unity elementary schools have a parade for students

By April Bamburg | Apr 15, 2020

Although students are not in their classrooms, teachers and other staff members at two Illinois schools let students know they are keeping them in mind.

School districts adapt to closure with remote learning activities

By April Bamburg | Apr 10, 2020

Students in Montgomery County and others are entering their third week of remote learning, and teachers have been preparing for this.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 5 years ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.