State News

Reis Focused on Improving Economy and Growing Jobs

Thursday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis says he was glad to hear an optimistic tone taken by Governor Bruce Rauner during the Governor’s fourth State of the State address during a joint meeting of the legislature on Wednesday."The Governor took this opportunity to address all Illinoisans...

2018 State of the State Address

Thursday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

As prepared for delivery Good afternoon:President CullertonSpeaker MadiganLeader BradyLeader DurkinLieutenant Governor SanguinettiAttorney General MadiganSecretary WhiteComptroller MendozaTreasurer FrerichsMembers of the General Assembly,...

Shimkus Statement on the State of the Union

Wednesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after President Trump’s first State of the Union Address:“In spite of the crazy environment and partisan bickering, President Trump and the Republican Congress are actually getting things done in Washington....

Doing Your Taxes? 1099-G tax forms for individuals who received UI benefits

Wednesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

If you collected unemployment insurance last year, you will need the 1099-G tax form from IDES to complete your tax returns, both federal and state.The 1099-G tax form is available here:

Teacher seminar at Lincoln Presidential Library will explore how his words transformed a nation

Tuesday, January 30 by Jc Tinsley

This summer, educators will spend June 24-30 exploring Lincoln’s life and writings in the Gilder Lehrman Teacher Seminar “Lincoln Speaks: Words That Transformed a Nation.” Led by renowned Lincoln scholar Michael Burlingame, the Chancellor Naomi B. Lynn Distinguished...

Governor launches Illinois Bicentennial K-12 educational program, ‘Illinois Chronicles’

Monday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner released the first copies of “Illinois Chronicles,” the K-12 Bicentennial educational resource that will be offered to schools all across the state. “Illinois Chronicles” is a timeline book which contains more than 50 news articles and 100 historical moments, presented on...

Illinois Citizens for Life Endorse David Reis for State Rep.

Monday, January 29 by Jc Tinsley

With the March Republican Primary rapidly approaching, State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) is pleased to announce that he has received the endorsement of the Illinois Citizens for Life.In their letter of endorsement, Illinois Citizens for Life Chairman Ralph Rivera praised...

Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas

Friday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in December in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas for the seventh consecutive month, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs...

It’s Not Too Late To Get A Flu Shot

Thursday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

The influenza activity level in Illinois remains widespread. Similar to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports the number of influenza-related ICU admissions, influenza-related pediatric deaths, and influenza outbreaks. The most recent report shows 1032 influenza-related...

Reis Voices Strong Opposition to Per Mile Tax Hike Plans

Thursday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) says he is stridently opposed to the concept of taxing Illinois drivers on a per-mile basis. The idea first surfaced last year when Chicago Democrat and State Senate President John Cullerton floated a plan that would whack drivers...