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Rotary has Christmas sing a long at Thursday meeting

Monday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Rotarians Randy Douglass and Dwain Harrelson played Christmas Carols for the club. Randy and Dwain played their guitars together for the first time and you would have thought that they had... Read More.

American Red Cross and Harlem Globetrotters Partner to Bring Help and Hope to Families at Risk for Disasters

Monday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region has joined forces with the Harlem Globetrotters as its official charity partner through the team’s Great Assist initiative to help people in the Central and Southern... Read More.

Illinois: Land of Leaving

Monday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

The following is an excerpt from a Wall Street Journal editorial:According to the Census Bureau, Illinois now leads the nation for the steepest population decline. Between July 2015 and July 2016, Illinois lost some 114,000 people in net migration to other... Read More.

Statement from Rauner Administration on Unfair Labor Practice Filing

Monday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

The following is attributable to Dennis Murashko, General Counsel to Governor Bruce Rauner, regarding the administration filing an unfair labor practice against AFSCME Council 31 and seeking damages for the cost of delaying the implementation of the last, best and final offer:

USDA Provides New Cost Share Opportunities for Organic Producers and Handlers

Monday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that starting March 20, 2017, organic producers and handlers will be able to visit over 2,100 USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices to apply for federal reimbursement to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining... Read More.

Governor Announces Appointment, Staff Transitions

Monday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner announced today Illinois Department of Insurance Director Anne Melissa Dowling will return to the private sector in January.“Director Dowling has worked diligently to transform the Department of Insurance to better protect the rights of Illinois’ residents, while championing... Read More.

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Sen. Dale Righter: New laws that will go into effect Jan. 1, 2017

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

As citizens throughout the state of Illinois ring in the New Year, nearly 200 laws will take effect. A significant number of the new laws target crime, make changes to the criminal justice system, seek to assist law enforcement, and advance safety provisions for... Read More.

DCFS’ Home for the Holidays campaign reunites families and finds forever homes for 1,742 children in care

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director George H. Sheldon today announced that the department found a forever home for 1,742 children in care, surpassing the goal of 1,000, as a part of the Home for the Holidays campaign.Breakdown 848 children found permanency with... Read More.

RLC Foundation looks back on legacy of donor Marjorie Farrar

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Diamond donor level in the Rend Lake College Foundation is reserved for those who go far above and beyond with contributions to the college. With only 11 members of this group, these donors represent major sponsors of all kinds, from scholarship donors to... Read More.

Illinois Selected to Participate in National Criminal Justice Reform Project

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) Executive Director John Maki today announced Illinois’ selection for participation in the National Criminal Justice Reform Project (NCJRP).The NCJRP offers technical assistance to states in the planning and implementation of data-driven, evidence-based practices in... Read More.