Author: Jc Tinsley
New IDOT Mowing Approach to Help Protect Monarch Butterfly, Pollinator Populations in Illinois
To help revive the shrinking populations of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators, the Illinois Department of Transportation is adjusting its mowing routine along state highways this spring and summer. The approach, part of IDOT’s overall effort to encourage green and sustainable practices in...
Illinois DCFS enhances procedures to promote the safety, adjustment and well-being of LGBTQ youth in care
On May 6, 2017, Illinois DCFS Director George Sheldon signed enhanced department procedures to be followed when providing services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) children and youth in the department’s care.The procedure includes increased mandatory LGBTQ training for anyone involved with...
Jesse White’s Legislation to Expand the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Sent to Governor
Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card passed the Illinois Senate today.House Bill 1805, sponsored by state Rep. Deb...
Secretary of State Jesse White Hosts Third National “Targeting Autism” Forum
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White hosted the third national “Targeting Autism” forum on May 11-12, at the State Library in Springfield.Launched in 2015 by Secretary White and The Autism Program (TAP) of Illinois, the “Targeting Autism” forum is an innovative...
Pre-K Graduation sends off one dozen RLCF Children’s Center students
The Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center (RLCFCC) graduated 12 students from the Pre-K class last Friday in the RLC Theatre. In addition to receiving their diplomas, the dozen students also sang the alphabet song and watched a slideshow from their last year at...
IECC Board Agenda – May 16, 2017 – Frontier Community College
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
Board Agenda
May 16, 2017
7:00 p.m.
Frontier Community College
Bob Boyles Hall
1. Call to Order & Roll Call...................................................................................... Chairman Fischer
2. Disposition of Minutes................................................................................................. CEO Bruce
3. ...
District 19 announces results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in Saline and Gallatin Counties during May. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives...
