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In reaction to proposed federal gun control laws Missouri senator introduces “minutemen” bill

In reaction to proposed federal gun control laws Missouri senator introduces “minutemen” bill

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2021
A National Guardsman stands at a road closure in front of East Capitol Ave on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 in Springfield, Ill. Gov. JB Pritzker called 250 members of the Illinois National Guard out to keep watch over downtown Springfield after the FBI sent out a memo informing law enforcement agencies of potential riots at state capitols across the country leading up to President-Elect Joe Bidens Inauguration on Wednesday.

Southern Illinois Rep. Mary Miller targeted for censure

By Jason Flynn, Staff Reporter
January 19, 2021
A voter passes election day signage placed inside the Carbondale Civic Center Nov. 3 in Carbondale, Ill.

No winners called yet in pivotal congressional races

By Kate Ackley, CQ Roll Call
November 4, 2020
Q&A with Illinois 12th District Congressman Mike Bost

Q&A with Illinois 12th District Congressman Mike Bost

By George Wiebe, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2020
Meet Ray Lenzi: Q&A with Illinois 12th District candidate

Meet Ray Lenzi: Q&A with Illinois 12th District candidate

By Matthew Alleyne, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2020
Travis Washington of Flossmoor, IL holds a Daily Egyptian news article, which ran on 02/06/19 and featured Washington, on the SIU campus on Saturday, January 18, 2020, Carbondale, Illinois. Washington, 25, graduated with his MA degree in Education Administration last May from the SIU graduate program, and has been the force behind the Hands Up Act, a piece of legislation that would make it illegal for police officers to shoot someone if the person is found to be unarmed.

Alum and activist returns to SIU for TED Talk: Q&A with Travis Washington

By Keaton Yates, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2020
Representative Terri Bryant addresses the crowd during the Murphysboro campaign rally, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at the Southern Illinois Airport. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

Bryant defeats Griffin, marks her third term in Illinois House

By Austin Phelps, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2018
Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.), during a hearing on Capitol Hill on February 26, 2014, in Washington, D.C. (Pete Marovich/TNS)

Allow ‘Dreamers’ to enlist in military for citizenship, House members urge

By Kate Irby, McClatchy Washington Bureau
May 23, 2018
The sunset illuminates Pulliam Hall with warm light Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

Students say GOP tax bill is ‘ridiculous,’ ‘devastating’ for higher education

By Amelia Blakely
December 5, 2017
Protesters gathered at the office of Republican Rep. Mike Bost on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, to demand he support the Affordable Care Act. Bost twice voted to repeal the act while former President Barack Obama was in office and has said he supports an alternative approach to providing health care for Americans. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

Does GOP’s stumble open a new path to universal health care?

By Andrew Breiner | CQ-Roll Call
April 6, 2017
A logo sign outside of the headquarters of the United States Environmental Protection Agency on April 2, 2017 in downtown Washington, D.C. (Kristoffer Tripplaar/Sipa USA/TNS)

At Trump’s EPA, going to work can be an act of defiance

By Evan Halper | Tribune Washington Bureau
April 6, 2017
President-elect Donald Trump pumps his fist, with running mate Mike Pence standing by, following a speech to his supporters after winning the election at the Election Night Party at the Hilton Midtown Hotel in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016. (J. Conrad Williams Jr./Newsday/TNS)

Pence’s vote advances bill that would let states withhold federal funds from Planned Parenthood

By Lisa Mascaro | Tribune Washington Bureau
March 30, 2017
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