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Illinois bicentennial countdown begins in Kaskaskia

With the ringing of church bells, a military salute and a re-enactment of the signing of the Illinois 1818 Constitution in Kaskaskia on Saturday, the countdown to the state's 200th birthday has begun.
By Pete Spitler Aug 28, 2017 12:55 PM
The state budget is at impasse, but local lawmakers' war chests still flush

In the last six months, three Southern Illinois state representatives received more than $200,000 each from the leaders of the state's Democratic and Republican parties. Another took in more than $1.5 million from the same sources. The money comes with the intent of fueling 2018 re-election bids and providing lawmakers with the incentive to toe the party line on tough votes.
By Kerry Lester May 31, 2017 1:00 AM
'Salvation is not in Springfield'

MURPHYSBORO - On the same day that American Coal Company laid off nearly 300 area coal miners, the state of coal in Southern Illinois was the topic of discussion at a forum in downtown Murphysboro Monday.
BY SHEA LAZANSKY Apr 25, 2017 5:00 AM
I-Law supporters meet with governor

Fed up with seeing Illinois transformed from the "Land of Lincoln" into the "Land of Lawsuits," several small business owners and concerned citizens from Marion and Carterville region traveled to Springfield to urge their legislators to pass common-sense lawsuit reforms that will reduce the abuse of Illinois courts by aggressive personal injury lawyers and in turn help create jobs here.
Staff Report Apr 4, 2017 5:00 AM
Schimpf, Fowler to hold town hall event

Two of the state's newest legislators in Springfield are planning to co-host a town hall forum next weekend in Carbondale.
Staff Report Mar 24, 2017 5:45 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
Candidates speak their minds at SIC forum

Local, state and federal candidates at the WEBQ and Southeastern Illinois College-sponsored Candidates Forum Thursday centered on themes of good jobs and wise expenditure of taxpayer money.
Nov 3, 2014 10:41 AM

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Articles filed under State Legislature

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