Shimkus Accepting Applications for Military Service Academy Nominations

Tuesday, August 25

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Maryville, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, as well as qualifying college students, should apply now for 2021 admission. "As a graduate... Read More.

Concert to Honor Military Veterans at SIC Sunday

Tuesday, November 5

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The Southeastern Illinois College Community Chorus is hosting a Veterans Day concert. A Century of Remembrance will be coming to the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center Theatre Sunday, November 10, at 2 p.m. “The chorus is very excited to present this concert... Read More.

Concert to Honor Military Veterans at SIC Sunday

Tuesday, November 5

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The Southeastern Illinois College Community Chorus is hosting a Veterans Day concert. A Century of Remembrance will be coming to the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center Theatre Sunday, November 10, at 2 p.m. “The chorus is very excited to present this concert... Read More.

CARBONDALE MAN CHARGED WITH MAKING A FALSE THREAT TO BLOW UP A U.S. MILITARY RECRUITING CENTER

Tuesday, July 3

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On July 2, 2018, George Rita II, 42, of Carbondale, Illinois, appeared in United States District Court on a Complaint charging him with falsely making a threat to blow up a Carbondale, Illinois Military Recruiting Center, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of... Read More.

First Lady Diana Rauner Announces “Cards for Heroes” Military Holiday Card Drive

Thursday, November 9

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First Lady Diana Rauner today announced the 2017 Holiday Card Drive for the Military. Done in partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO) of Illinois, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and the Illinois Executive Mansion Association, the drive aims to send Illinois’ brave... Read More.

Shimkus Accepting Military Academy Nominations

Friday, September 1

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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, college students, and anyone interested should apply now for 2018 admission. “As the school year... Read More.

CountryMark Fueling Freedom event raises $50K for military families

Wednesday, July 5

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Helping to support local military families, the CountryMark system raised more than $50,000 during Fueling Freedom events in Indiana, Illinois and Ohio on Friday, June 23. “Fueling Freedom was a great success for CountryMark. We were able to sell... Read More.

Reis Sponsored Bill Eases Concealed Carry Restrictions for Active Military

Tuesday, May 30

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Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) was recently joined in Springfield by White County resident Valinda Rowe to provide testimony before the House Judiciary Criminal Law Committee.

Governor Rauner Announces Military Holiday Card Drive with the USO of Illinois

Tuesday, November 8

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Governor Bruce Rauner today announced the 2016 Holiday Card Drive for the Military. The drive will again be done in partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO) of Illinois. “It is important we remember our American heroes who continue to serve in harm’s... Read More.

Shimkus Accepting Military Academy Nominations

Wednesday, August 31

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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, college students, and anyone interested should apply now for 2017 admission. “As the school year... Read More.