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Du Quoin Mayor Alongi will run for third term in 2023

Saying he's still got the "fire in the belly" to tackle another four years as Du Quoin mayor, plus see a series of ongoing projects through to completion, Mayor Guy Alongi says he will run for a third term next year.
By Renee Trappe Mar 17, 2022 10:42 PM
Jeffers launches re-election bid for county treasurer

Randolph County Treasurer Justin Jeffers announced his intention to run for another term.
Herald Tribune report Jan 19, 2022 9:05 AM
State Rep. Friess launches campaign for reelection

Republican David Friess recently announced his reelection campaign for state representative of the new 115th District.
Herald Tribune report Dec 28, 2021 9:52 AM
Windhorst will seek re-election, to 117th state rep seat

As redistricting takes hold, state Rep. Patrick Windhorst has announced he will run for re-election in the Republican primary for the 117th state representative seat. Windhorst is currently the state rep in the 118th district.
Staff report Oct 13, 2021 1:45 PM
Trey Gowdy, Lee Greenwood to highlight annual Reagan dinner

Grammy Award-winning country music artist Lee Greenwood is slated to perform at the 10th annual Ronald D. Reagan Tribute Gala on Saturday, Oct. 2 at The Pavilion in Marion.
Marion Republican staff report Sep 22, 2021 2:07 PM
Rendleman, Poshard, Clark win for Logan College board

With all votes counted in Williamson, Jackson, Perry, Franklin and Randolph counties Tuesday night, the three hotly contested seats on the John A. Logan College board have gone to Glenn Poshard, Jake Rendleman and Brent Clark.
By Renee Trappe Apr 14, 2021 2:19 PM
Schimpf announces for governor

Saying he wants to return Illinois to its status as the strongest state in the nation, former southern Illinois state Sen. Paul Schimpf made it official Monday, tossing his hat in the ring for the Republican nomination for Illinois governor.
By Renee Trappe Feb 19, 2021 9:45 AM
Terri Bryant is sworn into state Senate

Newly-elected state Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) was sworn into the 102nd General Assembly on Wednesday as senator for the 58th District.
Submitted by the office of state Sen. Terri Bryant Jan 29, 2021 1:35 PM
Madigan suspends campaign to remain Speaker; but says, 'This is not a withdrawal'

House Speaker Michael Madigan has announced Monday he will suspend his campaign for House Speaker of the 102nd General Assembly, but his statement also made it clear he was not withdrawing from the race.
By Jerry Nowicki Jan 11, 2021 1:07 PM
GOP lawmakers introduce 'fair maps' legislation

Bill similar to failed 2016 constitutional amendment
By Peter Hancock Jan 8, 2021 2:03 PM

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