State News

Severin Honors the City of Orient for Its 100th Birthday

Wednesday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

Monday night, State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) presented a House Certificate to Orient city officials honoring the city’s 100th birthday.Rep. Severin presented the certificate...

State of Illinois Migrates to Updated Open Data Management System

Wednesday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

The State of Illinois today announced the move to a new open data management platform bringing a more functional and straightforward system that will deliver significant cost savings to Illinois, resulting in $1.2 million in savings over five years.“The new open data portal is...

Carmi Rotary Trivia Contest a success

Tuesday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

Saturday was the Fall version of the popular Rotary Trivia contest and it was a success once again for the Carmi club.Twelve-four person teams took the floor and put their wits to the test during four rounds of ten questions each. Questions from history,...

CHIEF JUSTICE LLOYD A. KARMEIER TO ADMINISTER OATH TO NEW ATTORNEYS IN CARBONDALE

Tuesday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

Chief Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier of the Illinois Supreme Court will administer the attorney's oath to 66 new lawyers on Thursday, November 9, in the Fifth Judicial District.The group is among 1,335 individuals who will be sworn in and admitted to the practice of...

ISP D19 October Activity and Enforcement

Tuesday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of October. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,220 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of...

Revenue Announces Preliminary Guidance on Invest in Kids Act

Tuesday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is announcing that general information regarding the Invest in Kids Act (IIK) (tax.illinois.gov.Beginning January 2,...

STATEMENT FROM THE ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU REGARDING GOV. BRUCE RAUNER’S HARVEST EMERGENCY DECLARATION

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Harvest Emergency declaration. “Illinois Farm Bureau thanks Governor Rauner for making this declaration. “The 2017 harvest is taking longer than usual. Erratic weather is a contributing factor. Further, for...