MEA announces statewide #RedforEd Day in support of Murphysboro teachers
By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2019
The Murphysboro community and 135,000 Illinois Education Association members have announced a statewide #RedforEd Day as a way to show support for Murphysboro teachers.
Illinois representative proposes bill to allow student athlete compensation
By Rana Schenke, Managing Editor
October 3, 2019
“This measure is about equity and fairness to our college athletes, who have essentially been used to generate massive profits for their schools, without receiving a dollar in return,” Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch said.
SIU alumnus announces campaign for District 115 representative
By Kallie Cox, News Editor
October 2, 2019
SIU alumni announces his running for State Rep. in the 115th District on Oct. 2, 2019.
Carbondale District 95 and Murphysboro prepare to strike as negotiations fail
By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2019
Members of the CEA District 95 could go on strike on Oct. 4 amid failed attempts to negotiate with the school board.
CEA files intent to strike
By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2019
The Carbondale Education Association filed an intent to strike notice with the Illinois Education Labor Relations Board today, according to a release by the Illinois Education Association.
Raymond Lenzi to run against Mike Bost for 12th district congressman
By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2019
Democrat Raymond Lenzi, former SIU associate chancellor and CEO of SIU Research Park, is running for congressman of the 12th district of Illinois. The announcement was given on Sept. 19 at Carbondale City Hall in front of his supporters.
Hiking 101: Pomona Natural Bridge
By Elizabeth Biernacki, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2019
Out of all the hiking around here, I believe that Pomona Natural Bridge is one of the most unique to southern Illinois, writes staff reporter Elizabeth Biernacki.
JB Pritzker grants clemency to deported combat veteran Miguel Perez
By Kallie Cox, News Editor
September 4, 2019
Illinois Governor JB. Pritzker granted clemency to combat veteran Miguel Perez Jr. on Friday, Aug. 30, according to a release from the Office of the Governor. Perez served two tours in Afghanistan as a Special Forces Mechanic before being injured in an explosion and suffering a traumatic brain injury and PTSD.
State Representative Terri Bryant Declares Candidacy for 58th District State Senate Seat
By Grace Schneider, Staff Reporter
August 29, 2019
State Rep. Terry Bryant (R- Murphysboro) declared at the Du Quoin State Fair on Aug. 27 that she will be pursuing the 58th district State Senate seat.
Governor Pritzker expands gender options on IL licenses and IDs, adds non-binary option
By Kallie Cox, News Editor
August 25, 2019
Currently, Illinois licenses and IDs only offer the designation of male or female, but on Aug. 23 Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed H.B. 3534, adding a non-binary option to Illinois licenses.
‘Bank On,’ Quarters Boyle and the transparency revolution: A Q&A with Comptroller Susana Mendoza
By Rana Schenke, Managing Editor
August 24, 2019
While in the area for the Du Quoin State Fair, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza visited the Daily Egyptian office. She took the time to sit down with the editorial staff and answer a few questions.
Pritzker raises minimum tobacco sale age to 21
By Staff Report, News Desk
April 10, 2019
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Sunday raising the minimum tobacco sale age in Illinois from 18 to 21.
