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Rauner calls on General Assembly to pass balanced budget, no new taxes

Thursday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today framed his legislative agenda for the upcoming session of the Illinois General Assembly around two key imperatives: a truly balanced, full-year FY19 budget. To start the process, Rauner asked House and Senate leaders to meet with him to agree...

Alternative Rock Returns To Illinois State Fair Grandstand In 2018

Thursday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

A unique blend of alternative rock, reggae, hip hop and funk will invade the grandstand stage at the 2018 Illinois State Fair when the band 311 and The Offspring take to the stage.Billboard.com calls 311 one of the biggest cult bands in America; one...

Statement from Speaker Madigan on budget

Thursday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Thursday, following a meeting between legislative leaders and the governor:“Today I advised the governor and the other leaders that we are already at work on the Fiscal Year 2019 budget with our...

Crossville man arrested on warrant, picks up drug charges

Thursday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

35 year old Steven Linder of Crossville was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday at his residence on a White County warrant for failure to register as a sex offender. Officers took Linder...

End-of-the-year RLC Ag Banquet celebrates students, local businessman

Thursday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

Ten outstanding students and one community member were honored last week during the 42nd Annual Agriculture Banquet at Rend Lake College. Faculty and staff celebrated the end of another successful year with students in the five agriculture programs on campus alongside family and friends.During...

ISP District 19 announce results from April special patrols

Thursday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held in Hamilton County from late night 04/06/2018 to early morning 04/07/2018. The RSC was conducted at Illinois Route 14 and Illinois Route 142 in McLeansboro, by...