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By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – It is now illegal in Illinois to smoke in a vehicle in which a minor child is present. Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday, Aug. 23, signed House Bill 2276 into law making it a petty offense to smoke in a vehicle...
A case involving the appointment of a new Union County state’s attorney is scheduled to be back in court on Friday morning, Sept. 13. The Union County Democratic Party has filed legal action in the matter. On Aug. 27, the Union County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution filling a vacancy...
The Illinois Board of Higher Education, IBHE, in early August approved the creation of a nursing program for Southern Illinois University Carbondale.  Pre-nursing students can enroll in the new bachelor of science in nursing, BSN, degree program this fall, taking core classes before the full...
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., paid a visit to The Gazette-Democrat office in Anna Friday afternoon, Aug. 9. During his visit, the Congressman helped to prepare the Monday’s Pub. newspaper for distribution. Photo by Jamie Faulkner.
The United States Congress was in its summer recess session during August, but the break from the capitol building doesn’t mean much rest and relaxation for Congressmen and Congresswomen.  For elected representatives, recess means road trips. Not to sunny beach destinations (unless they happen to...
Union County area residents will have an opportunity to be part of a unique intercultural experience during an event which is scheduled in Anna. The African Children’s Choir is set to perform Friday evening, Sept. 6, at the First Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Anna. The concert is scheduled to...
Recognizing a gap in care for law enforcement K-9s injured on the job, a team of veterinarians, emergency medical services experts and canine handlers has developed protocols for emergency medical service personnel who may be called upon to help treat and transport the injured dogs. The protocols...
A Southern Illinois legislator hopes the Tamms Minimum Security Unit will see renewed purpose under his legislation that was signed in to law on Friday, Aug. 23.  State Sen. Dale Fowler, R-Harrisburg, said that House Bill 210 seeks to identify potential uses of the currently unoccupied Tamms...
Legal action was planned in the aftermath of Tuesday morning’s appointment of a new Union County state’s attorney. The Union County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the appointment of Daniel Klingemann as state’s attorney. The appointment was approved at a continued meeting of the Union...
A discussion on legendary labor activist and agitator Mother Jones is among the activities slated for a month-long exhibition scheduled at Southern Illinois University Carbondale that will look at labor through art and various media forms.  The Labor Day Arts and Media Exhibition is scheduled to...
Anna Junior High School, Jonesboro School and Lick Creek School competed at the Murphysboro Twilight Invitational cross country event on Friday, Aug. 23. Photo provided.
Anna Junior High School and Jonesboro School started cross country teams for the first time in school history to join Lick Creek School, which started a program five years ago.  All three teams began their season Friday, Aug. 23, at the Murphysboro Twilight Invitational.  Sixteen teams converged on...

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