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Wednesday, November 13, 2019

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Southern Illinois GOP lawmakers introduce three new bills aimed at ethics reform in state government

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has joined forces with fellow Southern Illinois Republicans Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and Dave Severin (R-Benton) in sponsoring several bills aimed at bringing ethics reform legislation to Springfield.

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 11, 2019

Local Government

Rep. Windhorst speaks out in support of bill that would allow student-athletes to be compensated

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has a simple philosophy when it comes to the issue of whether or not National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) student-athletes should be allowed to profit from the use of their image or likeness.

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 8, 2019

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ANA-ILLINOIS: ANA-Illinois Call For Consents

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2019

Are you interested in becoming more involved with ANA-Illinois in 2020?

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ANA-ILLINOIS: Introducing Stephanie Yohannan as part of our #IAMANA-Illinois campaign!

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2019

"My name is Stephanie Yohannan and I have been a nurse for over 13 years.

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CITY OF ANNA: The City of Anna, IL is accepting applications for the position of a Public Works Clerical Assistant

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2019

The City of Anna, IL is accepting applications for the position of a Public Works Clerical Assistant.

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METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, October 27-November 2, 2019

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2019

From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, October 27-November 2, 2019;

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CITY OF ANNA: The City of Anna is now accepting credit card payments!

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2019

The City of Anna is now accepting credit card payments!

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CITY OF ANNA: Are you or someone you know looking for a great job?

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2019

Are you or someone you know looking for a great job?

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MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Disturbance Call Leads to Weapons Arrests

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2019

On 10/22/19 Deputies were called to the area of US HWY 45 North and Liberty Ridge Rd. for a disturbance involving a gun being fired.

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METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, October 20-26, 2019

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2019

From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, October 20-26, 2019; October 20, 2019 Metropolis Police arrested Brandon L.

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Rep. Windhorst to host reelection campaign fundraiser

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 28, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is slated to launch his 2020 reelection campaign with a Hometown Kick-off fundraiser on Nov. 19.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives not surprised that Exelon, ComEd, Madigan are key figures in federal corruption probe

By Glenn Minnis | 21 days ago

Jeanne Ives is not surprised to hear that Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) may be at the heart of a widening public corruption probe centered on Commonwealth Edison's lobbying practices.

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MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Burglaries Being Investigated

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2019

The Massac County Sheriff's Office has received reports of Burglaries over the past two weeks.

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MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: The Massac County Sheriff's Office will be participating in the National Take Back Day

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2019

Saturday October 26, 2019 the Massac County Sheriff's Office will be participating in the National Take Back Day.

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METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: From the office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, October 13-19, 2019

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2019

From the office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, October 13-19, 2019;

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CITY OF ANNA: 6th Annual Reindeer 5K Run/Walk

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2019

Wear your most festive Christmas running gear to the 6th Annual Reindeer 5K Run/Walk on November 30, 2019, registration will begin at 7:15 a.m.

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CITY OF ANNA: Leaf Removal

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2019

The City of Anna will be offering leaf pick-up the week of December 2, 2019

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Rep. Windhorst joins House Firearms Awareness Task Force for inaugural meeting in Chicago

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) took his crusade for Second Amendment and legal gun rights to Chicago earlier this month.

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MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Trunk or Treat Fundraiser for Metropolis Fire Captain Chad Parker

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2019

The Massac County Sheriff's Office has teamed up with the Metropolis Police Department to raise money for the family of Metropolis Fire Captain Chad Parker who suddenly passed away.

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MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Arrests Made Following Months Long Investigation

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2019

On September 9, 2019 the Massac County Sheriff's Office, along with numerous other Agencies, carried out a search warrant in the 2900 block of North Avenue.