David Sheppard, a candidate for Illinois House District 36, has said that violence undermines legitimate protest and urged citizens to pursue change through lawful civic engagement while respecting federal officers.
Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for Illinois, said parents are extremely concerned about DEI in public schools and announced plans to prioritize literacy and numeracy at the Illinois State Board of Education during a Quincy Tea Party event on Oct. 6 in Quincy.
In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry an employer in the SW Illinois News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
Pinckneyville Community Hospital has announced the launch of new urology services at its Family Medical Center, expanding specialized healthcare options for local residents.
In Randolph County school districts, 3,249 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.