Southern Illinois News

Bryant declares October 6 'Joe Koppeis Day'

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 11, 2022

State state Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has applauded local grocer Joe Koppeis who was recently honored by the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) as the 2022 Illinois Retailer of the Year.

Friess honors Violette Nast for her 'continued work' in the community

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 4, 2022

A local woman is being honored at the state level for her selfless dedication to serving the community despite the fact that she's confined to a wheelchair to get around.

Illinois' Bryant shares details on upcoming apprenticeship opportunities: 'ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS!!'

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 25, 2022

The Apprenticeship and Skilled Improvement Program for Operating Engineers Local 150 is taking applications, and Illinois state Sen. Terri Bryant wants constituents who are looking for jobs to be aware of the opportunity.

Windhorst: 'CEJA simply went too far too fast'

By Solange DeLisle | Aug 12, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, and other Republican state lawmakers proposed legislation aimed at cutting energy costs by adding coal and natural gas back into the state's energy lineup.

Windhorst appears on Morning Newswatch: 'It's always great to join Tom Miller on WJPF Morning Newswatch'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 4, 2022

No important topic was left off the table during Illinois State Rep. Patrick Windhorst's (R-Metropolis) recent talk radio show appearance in the Marion-Carbondale area at the end of last month.

Bryant celebrates Youth Advisory Council: 'I believe one or more of this crew will be our future elected officials'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 4, 2022

Illinois State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) believed there could be future state leaders among the group of high school students that participated in her most recent Youth Advisory Council.

Windhorst addresses busy week in update to constituents

By Solange DeLisle | Mar 2, 2022

Calling the last week the busiest of the spring session, state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) gave his constituents a look at what happened so far during the spring session and what lies ahead as part of his online weekly review.

Bryant reacts to Democrat-drawn judicial subcircuit maps: 'Partisan politics at its worst'

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 19, 2022

State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) believes the new judicial subcircuit maps signed into law earlier this month is an attempt by Democrats to push their agenda.

Bryant collecting Valentine's Day cards for seniors at long-term care facilities

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 19, 2022

State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) wants to share the love this upcoming Valentine's Day by delivering cards to senior citizens living in nursing homes across her district.

Fowler donates grip socks, candy canes to Southern Illinois Adopt a Grandparent Program

By Solange DeLisle | Nov 23, 2021

State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is doing his part to make sure elderly people living in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities in Southern Illinois have a care package during the holidays.

Bryant 'disappointed but not surprised' after Pritzker signs new legislative maps into law

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 12, 2021

Republican lawmakers have called out Gov. J.B. Pritzker for reneging on a promise he made while he was campaigning to support an independent map making process after Pritzker signed the Democrat-backed maps into law.

Sen. Bryant calls for Ill. legislature to wait for "full and complete U.S. Census Bureau" info before redistricting

By Solange DeLisle | May 27, 2021

Despite initially promising to veto an "unfair" legislative and congressional maps, Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) has changed his tune and has now indicated he'd be alright with one drawn by his allies.

Bost wants a swift move toward "back to normal" Illinois; encourages people to get COVID-19 shot

By Solange DeLisle | Mar 24, 2021

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Illinois) wants more people in Illinois to get a COVID-19 vaccine so the state can move forward with returning "back to normal."