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CARMI POLICE DEPARTMENT: The Carmi Police Department would like to say Thank You to All the Veterans

To all the men and women in every branch of the military, Thank You for the sacrifices you have given for the freedom of our country. Not only today but every day.

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2019

Local Government

CARMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: A BIG SHOUT OUT TO Carmi Chamber of Commerce student

Student ex-officio Alex O'Daniel, Troop 342's Newest Eagle Scout!

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2019

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From Southern Illinois News

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

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

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.

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Local Government

'Government accountability' a better solution than a progressive income tax, Rep. Bailey says

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 11, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) wants voters to know that Democratic state leaders including Gov. J.B. Pritzker are pushing the progressive income tax under false pretenses.

From Southern Illinois News

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

By Glenn Minnis | 9 days ago

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.

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Rep. Bailey speaks out against bill that would amend Supreme Court ruling and further empower unions

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) views Senate Bill 1784 as a solution in search of a problem.

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Pritzker's inaction puts Illinois' future in the hands of voters, GOP, Rep. Bailey say

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 8, 2019

Freshmen state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) finds his time in Springfield becoming increasingly frustrating.

Local Government

ALLENDALE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION: Phone Conference

By Press release submission | Nov 3, 2019

Call (720) 835-5742

From Metro East Sun

Rep. Shimkus' retirement plans on hold – at least for the moment

By Karen Kidd | 17 days ago

Illinoisans may find out next week whether longtime Southern Illinois Republican Congressman John Shimkus (R-Danville) will change his mind about retiring from the 15th Congressional District seat he has held for more than 20 years.

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'I think we've all had enough,' Rep. Bailey says about Pritzker's waning popularity

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 28, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) marvels at the way Gov. J.B. Pritzker has become his own worst enemy.

From Southern Illinois News

Rep. Windhorst to host reelection campaign fundraiser

By Glenn Minnis | 21 days ago

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 | 25 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.

From Southern Illinois News

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

By Glenn Minnis | 27 days ago

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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Red-light cameras are 'the epitome of a police state,' Rep. Bailey says

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) argues that the use of red-light cameras to enforce speeding and other driving infractions sends the wrong message to the public.

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Rep. Bailey urges Illinoisans to be proactive during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2019

With the month of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) is urging all state residents to take action.

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Rep. Bailey to the 61 percent who want out of Illinois: 'Let's vote the tax-hikers out of office'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 15, 2019

Freshman Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) is urging voters to join the fight against Springfield Democrats' destructive tax-and-spend policies.

From Carbondale Reporter

Rep. Windhorst urges rural Illinoisans to exercise their rights when progressive tax plan goes to a vote

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) recently led a local forum designed to promote business growth in his 118th District and throughout Southern Illinois.

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SALINE COUNTY COURTHOUSE: With cooler weather moving in

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2019

his system will keep you in the loop when we have bad weather, tornado warnings, ice and snow, burn bans in effect, or being removed.

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer deems Planned Parenthood's Downstate mega-clinic 'a complete disaster'

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is convinced that Planned Parenthood’s secret construction of a so-called mega abortion clinic in southern Illinois is a 'disaster' for the pro-life movement as well as state taxpayers.

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Democrats 'refusing to deal with reality' while Illinois named 'least tax-friendly' state, Rep. Bailey says

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) points to the findings of a new Kiplinger report that the state now ranks as the “least tax-friendly” in the country as another example of just how much Democrats in Springfield have lost their way.