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Jesse White’s Legislation to Expand the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Passes Senate Committee
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 State Senate Public Health Committee today.Senate Bill 868, sponsored by...
Two garden events at Fort de Chartres
Fort de Chartres State Historic Site is helping gardeners prepare for spring with two special events that offer heirloom seeds, advice on preparing raised beds and tips on pruning trees.
Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center Tea Party honors Valentine’s Day
Children enrolled in the Rend Lake College Foundation Children's Center's (RLCFCC) Pre-K classroom took a trip down the rabbit hole yesterday with an "Alice in Wonderland" themed tea party to observe Valentine's Day. The party was equipped with a photo booth, snacks, and sweet...
Statement from John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute on Budget Address
Today, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his third annual budget address. Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman released the following statement:“Gov. Rauner is right that Illinois needs structural reforms to become attractive to job creators and residents. The so-called ‘grand bargain’ that has been...
House Democrats Express Concern over Bill Empowering Rauner to Dictate Employee Pay in All Branches of Government
State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement Wednesday:“Rather than working with both parties to prevent a potential government shutdown, Governor Rauner continues to play games with the budget and threaten the economic security of Illinois’ middle-class families.“House...
WVC TO BE CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENTS’ DAY
Wabash Valley College will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of Presidents’ Day. There will be no classes, and all offices will be closed. Small World, Pool, and Fitness Center also will be closed.
Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2017 Budget Address
As prepared for delivery
Good afternoon:President CullertonSpeaker MadiganLeader RadognoLeader DurkinLieutenant Governor SanguinettiAttorney General MadiganSecretary WhiteComptroller MendozaTreasurer FrerichsMembers of the General Assembly
MCPD arrest report 2/14
The following subjects were arrested by the Mt. Carmel Police. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.02/14/2017-Mt. Carmel Police were dispatched to 219 E. 6th Street in Mt. Carmel reference a male subject beating a dog. When police arrived...
