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State school board to make emergency rule changes in response to isolation room report

The state's board of education announced emergency rule changes Wednesday in response to a news story which detailed an overuse of "isolation rooms" in several Illinois public school districts, including those serving students with special education needs.
By Jerry Nowicki Nov 22, 2019 5:11 PM
What are Pritzker's priorities?

As J.B. Pritzker lays out an ambitious agenda, suburban lawmakers size up whether he or Speaker Michael Madigan will be the alpha Democrat.
By Marni Pyke Nov 14, 2018 10:18 AM
Lack of signatures keeps candidates off ballot

The campaigns of four southern Illinois third-party and independent candidates ended in recent days after state election officials decided they didn’t qualify for a spot on November’s ballot. One result: Democratic state Rep. John Bradley of Marion and Republican Dave Severin of Benton will fight their campaign for Illinois House alone.
MIKE RIOPELL Aug 30, 2016 3:28 AM
Bill signed to improve safety in coal mines

BENTON- A measure to bring safer conditions to coal mines in Illinois was signed into law Friday. The legislation, Senate Bill 2813, was an initiative of State Senator Gary Forby, D-Benton. State Rep. John Bradley, D-Marion, was the primary House sponsor of the bill. Starting in the General Assembly with its opening in February, the bill passed muster in both the House and Senate before Gov. Bruce Rauner signed it into legislation on Friday. Forby said that the measure is aimed at making Illinois a more competitive market for the coal industry by updating safety regulations.
Staff Jul 11, 2016 5:45 AM
Fewer state employees making six-figure salaries

Slightly fewer workers in agencies under Gov. Bruce Rauner collected $100,000 or more in 2015 than a year earlier, according to figures provided by Comptroller Leslie Munger’s office. During calendar year 2015, figures from the comptroller’s office show a total of 61,571 employees in Rauner’s executive office and in state agencies under his control.
BY DOUG FINKE Jul 11, 2016 5:34 AM
County sees more voters than expected

A few contested battles, including the Republican challenges in the U.S. presidential and congressional races, brought out just more than 35 percent of registered voters in Saline County. It was more than officials expected for the Tuesday balloting, and the difference in vote percentages among candidates may have been a bit greater than expected.
Staff Mar 16, 2016 6:00 AM
State senator campaigns for Congress

An Illinois state senator is beginning his run for United States Congress and has set a guideline for himself to not become a career politician. State Sen. Kyle McCarter, R-54, has started his campaigning for state's 15th Congressional District. McCarter, a strong advocate for term limits who pledged to limit the time he spent as a county board member and a state senator, has honored that pledge.
BY ANDREW TURNER Feb 15, 2016 3:45 PM
Rides, getting you to the polls.

With election year underway, many will be flocking to the polls on March 15 and a local business is doing its part to make sure no one has an excuse not to vote. Rides Mass Transit has been in business in Southern Illinois for nearly 40 years. It started out in 1977 with four, 15-passenger vans to take people to nutrition centers and deliver meals to the homebound.
ANDREW TURNER Feb 12, 2016 9:49 AM
State repays portion to Saline County.

With the Illinois budget impasse, many county and city governments throughout the state are suffering from financial strains, but Saline County is seeing some relief. In December, Mike Henshaw, Saline County state's attorney, filed a lawsuit on behalf of the county against Constance Beard, the state revenue director, and Leslie Geissler-Munger, the state's comptroller, to recoup funds owed since July.
ANDREW TURNER Feb 9, 2016 4:17 PM
Kasiar running for state house seat.

An Eldorado business owner, in a room full of family, friends, and community members declared his run for state representative of District 118. Jason Kasiar, owner of Beck's Drugs, officially announced Wednesday at the American Legion Post No. 169, before serving a buffet lunch for those who attended.
ANDREW TURNER Feb 3, 2016 4:43 PM

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