SE Illinois News

Rauner tells people: Power of change is in your hands alone

By Giovanni Whaley | Jun 23, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner told listeners of the "Chicago's Morning Answer" radio show that they'd better not rely on entrenched politicians to save them.

Economist: Trump's order could save 100,000 coal jobs

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 3, 2017

After rolling back Obama-era regulations with an executive order on Tuesday, President Donald Trump and conservatives across the country are claiming a much-needed victory for the Republican Party and the coal industry that once flourished in Southern Illinois.

Trump executive order may lead to U.S. coal resurgence

By Giovanni Whaley | Mar 31, 2017

President Donald Trump's latest move to revive the coal industry and rewrite an Obama-era power plan that would have shut down hundreds of coal-fired power plants is bound to benefit the state of Illinois, according to the head of a public policy think tank.