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Shimkus Welcomes Safety Grants for Area School Districts

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is congratulating two local school districts for securing grants to improve school safety from the Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) School Violence Prevention Program. Johnson County’s Vienna High School District is receiving $375,000, and Wabash...

Shimkus Warns Workers About Payroll Tax Deferral

Tuesday, September 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today has a word of caution for workers and a reminder for non-tax filers related to recent federal actions.On August 8, President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing employers to defer some Social Security payroll taxes...

Shimkus Accepting Applications for Military Service Academy Nominations

Tuesday, August 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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...

Statement from Congressman Shimkus

Friday, April 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Collinsville, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement today regarding the House vote on the Paycheck Protection and Health Care Enhancement Act:"The needs of my constituents are still great. This bill addresses some of the major concerns that I have heard...

Shimkus Moving His Art Competition Online

Friday, April 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has adjusted the submission guidelines for his 2020 Congressional Art Competition.Entries for the contest, which is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District of Illinois, are still due by May 4....

Shimkus Thanks Rural Development for Ridgway Investment

Tuesday, September 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Ridgway officials recently welcomed Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) to the village, where he got a look at the police department's new black and white SUV. Purchase of the vehicle was made possible by a $25,000 grant from the...

Shimkus: Farmers Want Trade

Thursday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

As trade talks dredge on, Illinois’ senior Republican House member says farmers in his district are pushing for the federal government to move on a deal with Mexico and Canada, but he suspects politics are getting in the way.The agricultural community has been pushing...

Shimkus Staff In Area Next Week

Tuesday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

Shimkus Sending Staff to McLeansboro, Grayville Next WeekHarrisburg, Illinois – An aide to Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) will be available in Hamilton County and White County next week to assist area constituents with any problems they may be having with federal government agencies.On...

Shimkus Announces Academy Nominees

Monday, January 21 by Jc Tinsley

Shimkus Announces Academy NomineesCongressman John Shimkus recently announced local nominees for the military academies, including West Point and Annapolis.From left to right, the nominees with me above are: Anna Freeland of Mount Carmel, Gianna Vacca of Iuka, Marvin Abernathy of Ashmore, Will Schleper...

Shimkus Statement on Farm Bill Conference Committee Selection

Thursday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after being selected to serve on the House-Senate conference committee on the Farm Bill.“As the representative of one of the top corn, bean, and pork producing districts in the country, I’m honored to serve on...