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Costello fends off challenge from Friess in House District 116

Voters sent incumbent Jerry Costello II back to Springfield Tuesday, fending off a challenge from Red Bud city councilman David Friess for the Illinois House District 116 seat.
Herald Tribune staff report Nov 7, 2018 3:30 PM
Bost claims victory in Illinois 12th congressional district

What looked to be a tight race in the last couple weeks of the campaign morphed quickly into an easy victory for congressman Mike Bost of Murphysboro on Tuesday evening, as he won re-election to the 12th congressional district in southern Illinois. Bost declared victory just before 10 p.m., over St. Clair State's Attorney and Democratic candidate Brendan Kelly.
By Holly Kee Nov 7, 2018 12:39 AM
Dave Severin retains House seat in the 117th district

Republican incumbent Dave Severin will return for a second term in the Illinois House of Representatives by winning a decisive victory over Democratic challenger Jason Woolard Tuesday night.
By Holly Kee Nov 7, 2018 1:02 AM
J. 'Whipper' Johnson, is new Saline County sheriff

The former Harrisburg police chief defeated the current sheriff, Ken Clore, by a sizable margin on Tuesday.
By Travis DeNeal Nov 7, 2018 1:09 AM
Rauner spends part of final weekend of campaign in southern Illinois

HARRISBURG -- Gov. Bruce Rauner spent the final Friday night and Saturday before Tuesday's election in southern Illinois, arguing that making the state more business-friendly will improve economic conditions throughout Illinois, especially here. Rauner, traveling with Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti, visited the Saline County Republican headquarters in Harrisburg Friday night. He said the foundation for an improved southern Illinois economy exists, and said bringing a state of the art port to Cairo would help tremendously.
By Travis DeNeal Nov 4, 2018 1:38 PM
Candidates introduce themselves at Saline County election forum

SALINE COUNTY -- An Illinois candidate for governor made an appearance at Southeastern Illinois College's Wednesday night candidate forum, criticizing the influence of special interests on elections. Grayson "Kash" Jackson, the Libertarian Party candidate for governor and the lone gubernatorial candidate at SIC's forum, said after spending 20 years defending the country in the U.S. Navy, he realized the greatest threat to the country and its citizens is from special interest influence in elections.
By Travis DeNeal Oct 26, 2018 11:13 AM
Rauner: I'll try to meet with Trump Saturday

Gov. Bruce Rauner told the Chicago Sun-Times on Monday that he'll try to meet with President Donald Trump when the president swings through southern Illinois on Saturday.
From the Chicago Sun-Times Oct 22, 2018 4:55 PM
Democratic committeewoman from Harrisburg taking southern Illinois' concerns to party leaders

Vivian Robinson says she is bringing the region's most important needs to the attention of state officials in her new position as a Democratic state committeewoman.
By Travis DeNeal Apr 27, 2018 12:21 PM
SIU considers shifting funds from Carbondale to SIUE

The growing rivalry between SIU's Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses takes center stage this week as the system's board of trustees considers a plan to reallocate more than $5 million from SIU Carbondale to its sister campus.
By Geoffrey Ritter Apr 11, 2018 4:28 PM
Clock is ticking on gaming license for Walker's Bluff

A bill that could bring hundreds of jobs and thousands of tourists to southern Illinois is once again sitting in committee in Springfield while the clock ticks.
BY HOLLY KEE Apr 6, 2018 1:00 AM

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