Southern Illinois News

Windhorst on bail reform: 'Robbery, burglary, or aggravated DUI' suspects shouldn't be automatically released upon arrest

By Savannah Howe | May 26, 2021

State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is ready to see change in the statehouse. That is why he supports the Reimagine Illinois campaign, a House Republican effort to focus on anti-corruption laws, fiscal responsibility, job creation and community safety.

McConchie: With redistricting here, politicians should 'keep their promise' for independent maps in Illinois

By Savannah Howe | Apr 8, 2021

Republican lawmakers are working to ensure that the state's redistricting process, which occurs every 10 years after the census, is as independent of Illinois legislators as possible.

Utility connections will be safe for many Illinoisans through winter months

By Savannah Howe | Dec 7, 2020

Many residents of Illinois who will be strapped financially this winter may be able to breathe easier knowing their utility connection is secure, after several Illinois utilities announced voluntary decisions to not disconnect any residential customers during the cold months.

Disabled veteran compensations will increase next month

By Savannah Howe | Nov 12, 2020

A bipartisan bill that ensures American veterans will receive the same cost of living adjustments (COLA) that Social Security recipients get was signed into law late last month.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois voters shoot down Fair Tax proposal

By Savannah Howe | 4 years ago

Illinois voters rejected a progressive income tax amendment that was criticized for having potentially devastating impacts on the state's taxpayers by removing the flat tax rate, skyrocket small business taxes by 47% and allow the possibility of taxing retirees.