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SIC Board Approves 2025 Tax Levy

Tuesday, October 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Oct. 21 and approved the 2025 tax levy, which fell below the 5% Truth in Taxation threshold. The new levy reduces the tax burden for district residents to an estimated 50 cents per $100 of equalized... Read More.

Representative Severin Reports on Progress Being Made at Rend Lake Resort

Tuesday, October 28 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) joined officials from the state of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Illinois Capital Development Board for a tour of Rend Lake Resort on Monday. Rep. Severin says he is pleased with the progress being made... Read More.

Illinois State Police Leads Human Trafficking Demand Suppression Operation in Marion

Friday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Trafficking Enforcement Group arrested eight individuals during a two-day human trafficking demand suppression operation in the Marion area of Williamson County on October 14 - 15, 2025. The operation focused on identifying individuals seeking to engage... Read More.

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Conservative Researcher Ted Dabrowski Enters Illinois GOP Primary for Governor

Friday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Article Summary Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski officially announced he will run for the Republican nomination for governor in 2026. The head of the conservative research publication said he will be an attractive candidate because he takes... Read More.

Sources: Darren Bailey to run for governor again in Illinois

Tuesday, September 9 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Article Summary Former State Sen. Darren Bailey will announce a second campaign for governor, according to sources close to Bailey. Cook County Republican Party Chair Aaron Del Mar will be Bailey’s running mate, according to a... Read More.

Pritzker, IDOT, Local Officials Break Ground on 27 Million Dollar Fertilizer Center at Shawneetown Port Thursday

Thursday, August 28 by Jc Tinsley

Governor JB Pritzker was in Shawneetown Thursday afternoon along with state and local leaders to break ground on a new fertilizer distribution center at the Shawneetown Regional Port District along the Ohio River. Officials say the new terminal when complete will boost regional freight... Read More.

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United Methodist Church Buys Billboard Space that Hosted Proud Boys Sign

Monday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Article Summary The regional Methodist Church conference in central and southern Illinois has purchased billboard space where a Proud Boys billboard once stood. The church’s message is designed to promote love and tolerance instead of hate and division. A... Read More.

Southern Illinois Republican Legislators Participate in Annual Regional Chamber Legislative Summit

Friday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

On Thursday, Republican legislators representing Senate and Legislative districts in Southern Illinois joined with several local Chambers of Commerce for the annual Regional Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit. State Senator Terri Bryant, State Representative Dave Severin, State Representative Patrick Windhorst, and State Representative Paul... Read More.

Billboard for Proud Boys Hate Group Removed in Southern Illinois after Public Pressure

Wednesday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Article Summary The recruiting billboard for a right-wing extremist group, the Proud Boys, was removed in Clinton County after an outpouring of outrage. The advertising company that put the billboard up near a high school... Read More.

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Election Lawyers, Obama Alumni Renew Illinois Redistricting Reform Push

Tuesday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Article Summary Former federal officials are backing an effort to reform the state legislature’s redistricting process. Congressional districts would be unaffected. Illinois’ state Senate map gives a partisan advantage to Democrats, and its House map... Read More.

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SIC Board Approves 2025 Tax Levy

Representative Severin Reports on Progress Being Made at Rend Lake Resort

Illinois State Police Leads Human Trafficking Demand Suppression Operation in Marion

Conservative Researcher Ted Dabrowski Enters Illinois GOP Primary for Governor

Sources: Darren Bailey to run for governor again in Illinois

Pritzker, IDOT, Local Officials Break Ground on 27 Million Dollar Fertilizer Center at Shawneetown Port Thursday

United Methodist Church Buys Billboard Space that Hosted Proud Boys Sign

Southern Illinois Republican Legislators Participate in Annual Regional Chamber Legislative Summit

Election Lawyers, Obama Alumni Renew Illinois Redistricting Reform Push

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