Southern Illinois News

Bryant: 'Parents have a right to be involved and to have a say in the education and wellbeing of their child'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 10, 2021

Veteran state Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is sponsoring legislation she says is as a step forward for parents who want to be part of the decision-making process when it comes to health and school mandates for their children.

Bryant says hazardous trestle coming down: 'It’s finally happening. This roadway has a demolition date'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 16, 2021

State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) feels a sense of pride knowing it’s now just a matter of days now before the Jefferson County train trestle will be only a memory.

Bryant: Report on unemployment system 'shows that fraud and identity theft were allowed to run rampant'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 1, 2021

Bryant: eport on unemployment system 'shows that fraud and identity theft were allowed to run rampant'

Windhorst on LaSalle COVID outbreak: 'An investigation by law enforcement needs to be initiated'

By Glenn Minnis | May 29, 2021

State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is the latest Republican lawmaker to call for a criminal probe into the COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans Home that left 36 dead.

Illinois investing in campuses in effort to prevent students from leaving state

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 11, 2021

The Rebuild Illinois capitol plan is picking up the pace in its efforts to keep college bound seniors here at home.

At College of Lake County, Pritzker touts Rebuild Illinois plan

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 7, 2021

The Rebuild Illinois plan is slated to invest millions in capital designed to keep more college-bound youths at home for their studies.

Illinois GOP chairman: 'Justice Kilbride should be ashamed' for dissent against maintaining police records beyond 5 years

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 18, 2020

The Illinois Republican Party took issue with a state Supreme Court justice for his vote against a measure that requires police misconduct records not destroyed after five years.

Southern Seven Health Department conducts annual testing for West Nile virus

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 16, 2020

As it gears up for its annual testing season, the Southern Seven Health Department is warning residents to take precautions against the West Nile virus.

Union County enacts two-week furloughs for 33 employees

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 14, 2020

The Union County Board of Commissioners enacted a plan to furlough staffers in May in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints makes a data-backed argument about why Illinoisans 'can and must get back to work'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

When Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed off on the stay-at-home order that essentially shut off Illinois' economy five weeks ago, few could argue with his reasoning. Now, though, a government watchdog group claims the current reality warrants opening the state back up.

From SE Illinois News

Rep. Bailey takes legal action against Pritzker's stay-at-home extension

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) has achieved a small victory in his lawsuit challenging Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s extension to the COVID-19 stay-at-home order through the month of May.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP Chairman Schneider demands action as non-citizens were registered to vote in 2018

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider is demanding that a state-run program that automatically registers voters be immediately suspended amid reports that non-citizens were certified and cast votes in 2018.

'Bungled' task force process will not stop Rep. Windhorst from fighting for property tax reform

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 15, 2020

Despite the wasted efforts of a governor-appointed task force created to address the state's runaway property taxes, Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) remains determined to find a solution.

From SW Illinois News

Sen. Schimpf lauds new legislation supporting military, families

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) recently spoke out in support of a pair of new state laws aimed at making life easier for military families.

Rep. Windhorst stands up for legal gun owners in wake of massive misappropriation of funds

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 8, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) is among a growing list of legal gun-ownership supporters demanding fairer treatment in Illinois after reports that millions in funds went missing from a program meant for the state police to help facilitate gun registrations.

From SW Illinois News

Rep. Bryant's faith in America remains strong despite 'fraudulent' impeachment

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) argues that Democrats who voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump can be seen in one context only.

Rep. Windhorst ready for action as ethics and lobbying reform task force convenes Monday in Chicago

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 22, 2019

The first meeting of the newly created Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform is scheduled for Monday at the Bilandic Building in Chicago, and Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) can hardly wait to get to work.

From SW Illinois News

Rep. Bryant gives SIU's new admissions policy high praise

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) recently voiced her support for Southern Illinois University at Carbondale officials' plans to eliminate standardized test scores from the school's admissions requirements.

Rep. Windhorst lauds SIU's decision to eliminate SAT, ACT scores from admissions requirements

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 16, 2019

Freshmen Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Shelbyville) is applauding Southern Illinois University at Carbondale’s decision to do away with ACT and SAT scores as part of the student-admissions process.

Rep. Windhorst urges municipalities to consider parks and recreation grants

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 9, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is reminding local government units that a Parks and Recreation Family Construction Grants (PARC) deadline is fast approaching.