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Governor Rauner Appoints Sadzi Martha Oliva to a Five-Year Term as ICC Commissioner
Effective January 17, 2017, Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Sadzi Martha Oliva to a five-year term at the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Pending confirmation of the Illinois Senate, Acting Commissioner Oliva will become the ICC’s first Latina Commissioner.“Ms. Oliva’s comprehensive legal...
Illinois Leading Nation in Green Building
Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that Illinois continues to lead the nation in LEED green building. The 2016 national rankings placed Illinois third on the annual list, making Illinois one of only two states to remain in the top ten since...
Young Leader Scholarship applications are now available
The Young Leader Committee of the White County Farm Bureau is pleased to continue their financial assistance to the agricultural youth of White County. Since 2006, the Young Leader Committee has awarded $8,250 to 14 deserving students.For 2017, the committee is sponsoring a $500...
Righter: Governor’s State of the State Address an honest look at Illinois and what can be done to fix it
State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement as reaction to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address Jan. 25.“Illinois needs change—real change,” State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) said. “Not change that simply asks taxpayers to pay more, without...
2017 State of the State Address
Good afternoon:President CullertonSpeaker MadiganLeader RadognoLeader DurkinLieutenant Governor SanguinettiAttorney General MadiganSecretary WhiteComptroller MendozaTreasurer FrerichsMembers of the General AssemblyLadies and Gentlemen: It is...
Create custom cards at Rend Lake College
Learn the basics of making unique cards during one of Rend Lake College’s many Handmade Cards classes through the Community & Corporate Education Division. Taught by instructor Carol Payne, refine your skills of two-step stamping, heat and dry embossing, and much more this spring.In...
Walden, Upton, and Shimkus Applaud President Trump’s Executive Actions on Pipelines
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR), Subcommittee on Energy Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), and Subcommittee on Environment Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL), today issued the following statement after President Trump signed executive actions regarding the Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines.
“We welcome...
RLC to offer Illinois Concealed Carry, Safety classes this spring
Learn everything from safety to state and federal law this spring during Rend Lake College’s Concealed Carry training program or Safety at Home and in Public class, both offered by the Community & Corporate Education Division.RLC’s two-day Illinois Concealed Carry program readies participants to...
