MARION - Williamson County Commissioner Ron Ellis who cast the lone "no" vote in a Dec. 8 approval of a 2011-2012 financial budget said he did so for two reasons - he opposes county funds to pay for a county recycling program and he favors a reduction of the Director of Economic Development from a full-time position to part-time status.
A longtime Southern Illinois county official has been named the top county official in the state.
Williamson County Treasurer Bruce Troutman was named County Official of the Year during the fall conference in Chicago by the Illinois Association of County Officials.
Troutman has served as Williamson County Treasurer since 1986 and is in his 7th term. "I...
Sue Hamilton was elected fourth vice president of the Illinois Federation of Republican Women at the organization’s convention in Bloomington. She will take office Jan. 1.
An administrative assistant director at Wabash and Ohio Valley Special Education District, Hamilton is also chairwoman of the Williamson County Republican Party. The other IFRW executive officers...
Christopher McCann will be making his formal announcement Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 10am at the Benton, IL Kiwanis Hall. Chris is currently the Kell School Superintendent. Chris is dedicated to the prosperity of our great state. The seat is currently held by John Bradley, Democrat....
Saying he toyed with the possibility of running for a public office for a long time, small business owner and Herrin native James "Jim" Marlo announced his candidacy for Williamson County Commissioner in the March 20 Republican Primary.
"I just felt the need to get involved with the community.
"I toyed with it for a long time. It's a big step to see your...
BENTON - Ken Burzynski and Gary Forby may again square off for the 59th District state Senate seat.
The Republican Burzynski, a Benton businessman, announced his intent his run for office Saturday at Benton Civic Center. Burzynski said it’s time for Southern Illinois workers and business people to have a voice in a Springfield political arena he derided as too...
MARION - A Franklin County pastor entered the political arena as he announced his candidacy for Illinois' 59th Senate District.
Mark Minor announced his candidacy for the republican nomination Wednesday in Marion. Minor said he is not running because he is looking for another job or because he has a deep-seated desire to get into politics. He said his candidacy...
The Williamson County Republican Central Committee will be hosting a debate. More details will follow....
