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Gov. JB Pritzker gives a COVID-19 update in Murphysboro, Ill. Oct. 19. 2020 “If you are getting tired and you’ve let your guard down now is the time to pick it back up again,” Pritzker said. “Things are getting worse, now is the time to wear a mask wherever you go, get your flu shot, forgo unnecessary trips or gatherings and take extra care to stay six feet away from each other especially in public.” Pritzker announced stricter COVID-19 mitigations for region 5 at this update including the temporary closure of indoor dining and a ban on gatherings of 25 or more people.

Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs historical crime reform bill into law

By Jason Flynn, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2021
Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Chicago Tribune file photo)

Illinois politicians want to improve roads and bridges, but can the state afford it?

By Joseph Bustos | Belleville News-Democrat
November 10, 2017
Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks with members of the media Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, following his visit to Carbondale High Schools Rebound program. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Funding bill passes, but schools are still waiting for answers, dollars

By Robyn L. Kirsch | Belleville News-Democrat
September 8, 2017
Speaker Mike Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton listen as Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks about making changes in the state on Monday Jan. 12, 2015 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, Ill. (Nancy Stone/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

State makes first school funding payments

By Valerie Wells | Herald & Review, Decatur
September 7, 2017
Winston Mezo hands a bagel to a customer on Nov. 4, 2016, as he stands behind his kart in the parking lot of Pinch Penny Liquors. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

Illinois lawmakers congratulate Winston on retirement

By Luke Nozicka
April 27, 2017
Illinois comptroller Susana Mendoza talks to faculty and members of the Carbondale community regarding concerns about healthcare and the state budget impasse Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at SIUs Communications Building. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Illinois comptroller discusses health insurance access with area state employees

By Athena Chrysanthou
February 10, 2017
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If the budget crisis is not resolved by July, SIU will be ‘running on fumes,’ university president says

By Marnie Leonard
January 17, 2017
Daily Egyptian file photo

Faculty union signs off on two-year contract with university

By Bill Lukitsch
December 16, 2016
Timothy Cricket Mullen, originally from Greenville, plays his banjitar Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, outside Good Samaritan Ministries. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Future uncertain for southern Illinois homeless agencies

By Marnie Leonard
December 13, 2016
SIU President Randy Dunn makes a presentation Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, during an SIU Board of Trustees meeting at the Student Center. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

SIU trustees stall new housing plans, approve booze sales, talk funding woes

By Bill Lukitsch and Anna Spoerre
December 8, 2016
Daily Egyptian file photo

How will the loss of longtime higher education legislators affect SIU?

By Marnie Leonard
November 15, 2016
Rep. John Bradley, D-Marion, reacts while answering a question during a press conference held Feb. 9, 2016, in the Stone Center. (Daily Egyptian file photo)

Illinois Rep. John Bradley loses long-held seat

November 9, 2016
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