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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
Governor JB Pritzker speaks to community members on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 inside Paul Simon Public Policy Institute during a meet and greet with legislatures.

SIU and government: A history of SIU’s relationship with state and national legislature

By Danny Connolly, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2021
Simon Poll: Sanders and Bloomberg lead primary polls in Illinois, Pritzker's popularity increases

Simon Poll: Sanders and Bloomberg lead primary polls in Illinois, Pritzker’s popularity increases

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
February 22, 2020
Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Chicago Tribune file photo)

JB Pritzker grants clemency to deported combat veteran Miguel Perez

By Kallie Cox, News Editor
September 4, 2019
J.B. Pritzker declares victory with running mate Juliana Stratton in the Democratic gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 on election night at the Marriott Marquis in Chicago, Ill. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Public Policy Institute releases approval ratings for select Illinois officials, Trump

By Brandi Courtois, Staff Writer
March 26, 2019
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, right, and Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker attend a televised debate at the NBC studios in Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Candidates for Illinois governor are split over marijuana legalization despite popular support

By Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune
October 25, 2018
From left, candidate J.B. Pritzker, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, candidate Kash Jackson, and candidate State Sen. Sam McCann attend a televised debate at the NBC studios in Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

The midterm elections are coming — here’s a cheat sheet to get you through

By Ese Olumhense, Chicago Tribune
September 26, 2018
Governor Bruce Rauner speaks out during a press conference for an announcement of a donation from AptarGroup and Adapt Pharma, Thursday, Feb. 8,2018. The donation will go to help prevent opioid deaths. (Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune)

How local programs are affected by Rauner’s recently signed mental health bill

By Claire Cowley, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2018
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner attends a bill signing on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 at the Safer Foundation North Lawndale Adult Transition Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

New legislation on texting while driving passes House, moves to governor’s desk

By Hannah Smith, Staff writer
June 1, 2018
Nancy Stone | Chicago Tribune

Opinion: Another disappointing lack of transparency in Illinois government

By The State Journal-Register, Springfield, Ill. Editorial Board
May 21, 2018
(DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

Rauner appoints Tom Britton to fill an empty position on the Board of Trustees

By Staff Report
April 10, 2018
Robert Marshall, democratic candidate for the State of Illinois gubernatorial race, holds up a map Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, after interupting candidate Chris Kennedy at the Illinois Demoratic gubernatorial debate in the student center auditorium. 6 candidates from across Illinois are vying for the governor’s seat. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Illinois Democratic gubernatorial debate takes place at SIU

By Marcus Burton, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018
Mayor Rahm Emanuel looks at a group of protesters that interrupted a press conference in front of his home after the mayor hosted a dinner with immigrant students Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 in Chicago, IL.

Emanuel criticizes Trump over Las Vegas response; Rauner wants ‘dialogue’ about guns

By John Byrne and Monique Garcia | Chicago Tribune
October 3, 2017
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