Southern Illinois News

SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Good News For Our Neighbors in Kentucky & Missouri

By Press release submission | Jul 7, 2019

We are so excited to be extending our low in-district tuition rate to our neighbors, friends, and family in Southeast Missouri and Western Kentucky.

METROPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City of Metropolis is accepting applications for Entry Level Firefighter.

By Press release submission | Jul 7, 2019

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and not older than 35 years of age at the time of testing.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Metropolis convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Metropolis during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Anna convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Anna during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62926 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62926 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Pulaski County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2019

There were seven offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Pulaski County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.

SOUTHERN SEVEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT: "Building Family Memories", Superhero themed Family Night

By Press release submission | Jul 7, 2019

Mounds Early Learning Center and Huckleberry's have teamed up to host a "Building Family Memories", Superhero themed Family Night.

UNION COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY: Anna Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Bank Robbery

By Press release submission | Jul 7, 2019

Anna Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Bank Robbery

METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, June 23-29, 2019

By Press release submission | Jul 7, 2019

From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, June 23-29, 2019; June 24, 2019 Kyle B.

Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Pope County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during that lives in Pope County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Mc Clure convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Mc Clure during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Anna convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Anna during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62914 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 6, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62914 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

From SW Illinois News

Sen. Paul Schimpf criticizes new $85 billion budget

By Erianne Leatherman | 5 years ago

State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo), who voted “no” on the swiftly passed new $85 billion budget, called it a "band-aid" that "does nothing to solve our long term problems."

From North Egypt News

Rep. Bryant opposes abortion bill, pledges to support Pregnancy Matters

By Tomas Kassahun | 5 years ago

In response to Illinois’ recent bill that expands access to abortion, State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has issued a statement opposing the bill and pledging to help women find alternatives to abortion.

From NW Illinois News

Rep. Chesney: new taxes won't solve Illinois' key problems

By Tomas Kassahun | 5 years ago

Illinois State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has expressed concerns about the state’s new increased taxes.

Windhorst announces emergency response efforts for flood-ravaged Illinois

By Robert Hadley | Jul 5, 2019

State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) has mounted a relief effort after two months of record rains across Illinois have damaged crops as well as commercial and residential property.

From Prairie State Wire

ISRA alerts members about 'anti-gun nature' of Bloomberg organization's event coming to Marion

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) Executive Director Richard A. Pearson recently shared a bulletin with members alerting them to be on the lookout for anti-gun, anti-Second Amendment groups funded by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg that will be misrepresenting themselves as organizations promoting community safety.

From Kane County Reporter

Skillicorn files bill to 'end the war on fireworks'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) wants to see Independence Day become a time when locals are allowed to take full advantage of more of their liberties.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Anna convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 5, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Anna during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.