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

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

The Daily Egyptian
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
Jacob Janicki, a senior majoring in plant biology, prunes and places plants on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 inside the Plant Biology Greenhouse and Conservatory. Janicki, a student worker, Is planning on working at the greenhouse next semester. "I enjoy it, it's therapeutic, Janicki said. "It's definitely experience that I may not need with my degree but it's something that will be helpful in the future."

Governor signs minimum wage increase; SIU projects cost of $6.9 million in 2025

By Rana Schenke, News Desk Editor
February 19, 2019
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
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
Gov. Bruce Rauner watches from his seat in the audience as President Barack Obama speaks on the designation of the Pullman National Monument Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy in Chicago. (Anthony Souffle | Chicago Tribune | TNS)

Rauner calls for leader meetings on school funding

By Doug Finke | The State Journal-Register, Springfield, Ill.
August 14, 2017
Bruce Rauner is sworn into office at the Prairie Capital Convention Center on Jan. 12, 2015 in Springfield. (Zbigniew Bzdak/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Illinois governor vetoes $15/hour wage for caregivers of developmentally disabled

By Monique Garcia | Chicago Tribune
August 26, 2016
Gov. Bruce Rauner. (Anthony Souffle/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Illinois governor vetoes automatic voter registration bill

By Rick Pearson | Chicago Tribune
August 13, 2016

Oklahoma Legislature passes bill making it a felony to perform an abortion

By Rick Green, The Oklahoman
May 20, 2016

Illinois House sends Rauner new marijuana decriminalization bill

By Kevin Hoffman, Reboot Illinois
May 19, 2016
Gov. Bruce Rauner gives a thumbs up after giving his first speech as governor on Monday Jan. 12, 2015 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield. (Nancy Stone/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Optimistic Rauner mum on what it will take to end budget impasse

By Monique Garcia and Celeste Bott, Chicago Tribune
May 3, 2016
Missouri lawmakers want to loosen gun laws, while Illinois legislators seek to tighten them

Missouri lawmakers want to loosen gun laws, while Illinois legislators seek to tighten them

By Kurt Erickson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
May 2, 2016
SIU student meets with Rauner to discuss legislation that would affect transgender students

SIU student meets with Rauner to discuss legislation that would affect transgender students

By Evan Jones, @EvanJones_DE
April 13, 2016
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