South Central Reporter

Jacobs on visit to Herrin House of Hope: 'Wonderful folks. House of Hope has fed 400,000 people in the last ten years!'

By David Beasley | Sep 21, 2022

In a Sept. 13 Facebook post, state Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) shared his visit to Herrin House of Hope.

Jacobs: Illinois' response to COVID-19 was 'over the top'

By David Beasley | Aug 17, 2022

"Over the top" is how State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pamona) , describes the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Plummer: Resolution 'rights a historical wrong that has long tarnished our state's reputation'

By David Beasley | May 3, 2022

State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Vandalia) applauded the unanimous advancement of Illinois Senate Joint Resolution 22 rescinding the state's 1863 support for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution aimed at preserving slavery in the South.

Bourne: State budget 'full of countless one-time election year gimmicks'

By David Beasley | May 1, 2022

Illinois State Rep. and lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) is no fan of the new state budget.

McClure votes against appointment to state racing board, reconsiders, then votes for him next day

By David Beasley | Feb 28, 2022

State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) recently voted against the appointment of his former legislative colleague, Daniel Beiser, to the state racing board.

Bryant: 'The governor learned that no matter how big his ego may be, he is not the dictator of Illinois'

By David Beasley | Feb 21, 2022

State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is applauding a recent state committee's decision rejecting Gov. J.B. Pritzker's attempt to reissue COVID-19 mask mandates in schools after a judge struck them down.

'Steve has been a leader': Plummer endorses fellow Republican McClure for new Effingham County senate district

By David Beasley | Nov 10, 2021

Plummer endorses fellow Republican McClure for new Effingham County senate district

Plummer: Don’t let ‘insiders’ influence ‘our elections,’ as Illinois lawmakers debate redistricting process

By David Beasley | Apr 8, 2021

Citizens, instead of politicians, should control the process of redrawing election districts under legislation supported by Illinois State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville).

Meier suggests Reimagine Illinois plan will 'make Illinois the leader in job creation'

By David Beasley | Mar 28, 2021

It's time to Reimagine Illinois, State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) said.

Plummer claims Illinois criminal justice reform will make policing 'unaffordable' for small towns

By David Beasley | Mar 10, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker's signing of the criminal justice reform bill will make it "unaffordable" for small communities to have police departments, Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) said.

Breeze coach backs IHSA in sticking to basketball schedule, saying 'Kids aren’t suffering from this as bad as we think'

By David Beasley | Nov 14, 2020

Jeremy Schubert, head basketball coach at Breeze Central High School in Breeze, Ill., agrees with the Illinois High School Association’s (IHSA) recent decision to keep the varsity basketball season on schedule, despite Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s decision to move the sport to the “high risk” category.