Shannon Adcock, founder and president of Awake Illinois, said that Governor J.B. Pritzker's rhetoric contributes to hostility toward Republicans and parents defending their rights.
State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) has blamed Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other progressive leaders for what he called “a toxic political culture” that contributed to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk earlier this month.
State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) has provided an update to constituents as the Illinois General Assembly prepares for its upcoming veto session.
Sparta Community Hospital has been recognized with an Award of Merit in the Branding category at the Illinois Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations (ISHMPR) Pinnacle Awards.
There were six offenders living in Randolph County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.