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11M ago
"I want to thank the citizens of Carbondale for keeping the local interest in mind and doing what's best for the city and citizens of Carbondale," Carolin Harvey said ..read more
Southern Illinoisan » Government and Politics
11M ago
“It’s very humbling to have their support. I hope to represent them in a way they will be proud of,” Harvey said ..read more
Southern Illinoisan » Government and Politics
11M ago
“What I think this says is that folks in Marion have been happy with what they have seen,” Stoecklin said. ..read more
Southern Illinoisan » Government and Politics
11M ago
School choice or a drain on public education? Backers aim to save controversial private school tax credit left out of new Illinois budget. ..read more
Southern Illinoisan » Government and Politics
1y ago
“As a Southern Illinoisan, I live amongst the Shawnee National Forest and near Cave-in-Rock and Glenn O. Jones state parks. I have a great passion for the outdoors,” she said. “Illinois has beautiful parks all over the state ..read more
Southern Illinoisan » Government and Politics
1y ago
Members of the council voted to elect Southernmost Tourism over Carbondale Tourism as the new promoter for the city of Carbondale after a 4-2 decision following a 3-3 tie. ..read more
Southern Illinoisan » Government and Politics
1y ago
Two Republican state lawmakers announced their departures just weeks after winning new terms in the legislature. Statehouse reporter Brenden Moore offers analysis. ..read more
Southern Illinoisan » Government and Politics
1y ago
In the 118th District of the Illinois House, State Representative Paul Jacobs of Pomona, a Republican, leads Democrat challenger Van Ikner at The Southern's press time ..read more
Southern Illinoisan » Government and Politics
1y ago
Matthew Hickam appears to have been elected as the new regional superintendent of schools, defeating challenger Annette Jaynes ..read more
Southern Illinoisan » Government and Politics
1y ago
Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood will return to Congress, now representing Illinois’ newly drawn 16th Congressional District ..read more