Southern Illinois News

Bailey: 'I would say JB doesn’t care, but maybe he just doesn’t know. He and his soft billionaire hands have failed Illinois'

By Bree Gonzales | Sep 7, 2022

Third-generation farmer and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey spotlighted the roles of the working class during a speech.

Bailey: 'The reason people are leaving is because of our state’s hostile business environment'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 19, 2022

One after the other, big-name corporations are moving out of Illinois, and it's because of the state's bad business environment, GOP gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) said.

Bailey: 'Officer Ward is a hero who is definitely deserving of this honor'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 16, 2022

Illinois Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey applauds Marion police officer award recipient.

Bailey: 'Gas prices in Paducah are nearly 50 cents per gallon cheaper than the prices in Metropolis'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 15, 2022

Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia), a GOP gubernatorial candidate, slammed his Nov. 8 election opponent, incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker, over a call for a special session.

Bailey: 'In perspective, 1,663 people losing their jobs is the equivalent of about 10.5 percent of the entire population of Marion'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 11, 2022

Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia), who is challenging Gov. J.B. Pritzker for the Governor's mansion, called out Pritzker's inability to increase job growth in the region.

Bailey laments the death of I'Kera Hill: 'More evidence of the failings of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 6, 2022

Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey is devastated by I’Kera Hill's death.

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Windhorst on win in House District 117: ‘Thank you to the voters of the 117th District for your support’

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 30, 2022

State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) won big over a primary challenger in the new 117th House District.

Plummer: Extending districting process 'would allow us to use the actual census data'

By Bree Gonzales | May 6, 2021

Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) laments the lack of transparency and rushing of the redistricting process.

Butler: Independent redistricting panel would ensure 'that citizens have a role in actually drawing the maps'

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 20, 2021

The American Community Survey (ACS) data will not be a true representation of Illinois, according to Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield), who attended the joint Senate and House Redistricting Committee hearing on April 19 at Jackie Joyce Kersee Center in East St. Louis.

Bryant seeks answers on when Illinois will move ‘from Phase 4 to Phase 5’

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 23, 2021

Illinois state Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) inquired about what specific recommended measures will indicate an ability for the state to move forward into Phase 5 during a Senate Health Committee hearing.

Niemerg says governor is running a circus

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 22, 2021

State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) objected to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address and has said that the budget presented was out-of-balance and the governor is running a circus.

Friess: Unfunded mandate burdens officers and small municipalities

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 28, 2021

Apart from the dangers that most Republicans perceive in House Bill 3653 — the police reform bill — Rep. David Friess raises concerns about its effect on municipal budgets.

Windhorst: Flawed bill will make police officers' job more difficult

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 28, 2021

Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), a former prosecutor, said House Bill 3653 is flawed and will create a more difficult job for police officers.

Friess says it's time to be responsible stewards of the economy

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 26, 2021

Rep. David Friess released a statement regarding Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to decouple Illinois from the federal CARES Act.

Leadership Institute's Candidate Development Workshop will be in Shiloh

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 26, 2021

The Leadership Institute is holding its one-day, eight-hour Candidate Development Workshop in Shiloh.

Leadership Institute to conduct Effingham Candidate Development workshop

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 25, 2021

The Leader Institute with NXTgen Illinois is inviting Marion conservatives to attend the Effingham Candidate Development training to be held at the Holiday Inn, 1301 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401.

Marion candidate development training set for February

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 25, 2021

The Leader Institute with NXTgen Illinois are inviting Marion conservatives to attend the Marion candidate development training.

The Board of Trustees of The Village of Cobden met July 16

By Bree Gonzales | Sep 23, 2018

The Board of Trustees of The Village of Cobden met Monday, July 16.

The Board of Trustees of The Village of Cobden met August 6