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Governor in Southern Illinois Today Hailing Gambling Expansion and Infrastructure Improvements

Tuesday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

A gambling critic said the state could lose a bet on how many jobs will be created by expanding Illinois’ gambling industry. While state officials expect to see more gambling revenue, that revenue could come with additional problems. Along with the infrastructure bill that doubles the... Read More.

Southern Illinois Inflatables Bringing Fun

Tuesday, June 11 by Jc Tinsley

Southern Illinois Inflatables Brings Family Fun to RegionHARRISBURG, Ill. (June 10, 2019) – It could be said that Lara and Aaron Shaw jumped into the inflatable business for the fun of it.It has been one year since the Shaw family purchased Southern Illinois Inflatables,... Read More.

Law Enforcement from across Southern Illinois Gather for 19th Annual Summit

Friday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

The 19th annual Southern Illinois Criminal Justice Summit (SICJS) was held in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, on February 27 and 28, 2019. Approximately 400 criminal justice executives from federal, state, county, and local departments attended the two-day summit. The goal of the SICJS is to provide quality training... Read More.

President Visits Southern Illinois

Monday, October 29 by Jc Tinsley

President Visits Southern IllinoisPresident Donald Trump was in Murphysboro, IL Saturday hosting a campaign rally along with Representative Mike Bost.A crowd estimated at over 4000 showed up for the rally. While there the President made remarks about Saturday’s mass shooting at a Pittsburgh, PA... Read More.

Trump to Visit Southern Illinois

Tuesday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

Trump to Visit Southern IllinoisMURPHYSBORO – It seems a rumor circulating late last week about President Donald Trump holding a rally in southern Illinois is going to happen.The President along with Republican Congressman Mike Bost of Murphysboro will hold a rally Saturday night at... Read More.

Trump to Visit Southern Illinois

Monday, October 22 by Jc Tinsley

Trump to Visit Southern IllinoisA representative for U.S. Rep. Mike Bost's reelection campaign has confirmed that President Donald Trump will come to southern Illinois to campaign for the incumbent on Saturday, October 27.Trump's visit is set for 4:30 p.m. at Southern Illinois Airport Hangar... Read More.

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Paul Simon Institute says Southern Illinois Gets More from Springfield than they Send

Tuesday, August 21 by Jc Tinsley

A new report on state budgeting has prompted fresh debate about how tax dollars are spent north and south of Interstate 80 in Illinois.A Paul Simon Institute for Public Policy at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale study found that most people in Illinois, no matter what... Read More.

Man Sentenced for Role in Southern Illinois Teen’s Death

Tuesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A man charged in the 2010 kidnapping and death of a 15-year-old girl in southern Illinois has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The sentencing of 27-year-old Chad Bennett II comes after he pleaded guilty in March to a home... Read More.

Blackberry Smoke Brings Southern Country Rock To The Du Quoin State Fair

Monday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

The opening weekend of the Du Quoin State Fair promises to offer something for everybody. The Du Quoin State Fair is proud to announce the addition of Blackberry Smoke to its summer grandstand concert series. The southern country-rock band will perform on Saturday, August... Read More.

Severin and Southern Illinois Lawmakers Tour Hamilton County Coal

Tuesday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) and his colleagues in the legislature were invited by Alliance Resource Partners to tour Hamilton County Coal Mine #1, on Thursday, December 7. Those attending with Rep. Severin were Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg), and Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville).“I had... Read More.