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CRASH FATALITIES DROP 78 PERCENT OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo P. Schmitz announces fatal traffic crashes dropped from 19 in 2016, to 5 in 2017; and fatalities dropped from 23 in 2016, to 5 in 2017.Over the Labor Day holiday weekend, the...

Jesse White Urges Student Readers to Enter “Letters About Literature” Competition

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is urging students in grades 4 through 12 to enter the 2018 “Letters About Literature” contest — a national reading and writing competition.“Letters About Literature” invites students to read a book, poem or play of their...

Outlaws, soldiers, immigrants and more Oct 5-6 at Conference on Illinois History

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Outlaws getting quick justice from a mob. Enslaved people suffering in a supposedly free state. Immigrants making new lives in small towns and big cities. Lingering questions about Abraham Lincoln’s coffin.Those stories and many others will be...

Voters honor Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as a top Illinois attraction

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Voters have once again delivered for Abraham Lincoln.The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum was selected as one of the top attractions in Illinois by voters in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest.Coming in at No....

New State Law Allows All Hunters in Illinois to Use Crossbows During Archery Seasons

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters in Illinois may use crossbows during archery hunting seasons, including the Illinois Archery Deer Season and the Illinois Fall Turkey Archery Season beginning on Oct. 1. Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law House Bill 2893, which amended the Illinois Wildlife Code to repeal restrictions...

Gov. Rauner praises Illinois-Japan trade, investment partnership at start of MWJA Conference

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner stressed the need to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan relationship at today’s launch of the 49th Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference. The conference, which continues through Tuesday, unites business, education and government leaders in an effort to further...

Joint Statement of IBHE, ICCB, ISAC and FIICU on Rescission of DACA

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

In response to the announcement by the Trump administration to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy and begin a six-month wind down, the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Illinois Community College Board, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, and the Federation of Independent...

American Red Cross Offers Expedited Training for New Volunteers

Monday, September 11 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross continues to provide critical services to residents in Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Georgia as thousands of people remain in shelters in need of a safe place to stay, food, health services and emotional support. Red Cross volunteers are on...

Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois State Medical Society team up to help medical students

Friday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Medical students looking for help with recommendations or financial support are encouraged to apply to the Rural Illinois Medical Student Assistance Program (RIMSAP). Established by the Illinois State Medical Society and the Illinois Farm Bureau, RIMSAP aims to increase the number of rural primary...

Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation co-hosts 2017 Secretary of State vehicle show, Saturday, Sept. 9th

Friday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation (ISPHF) is encouraging vehicle enthusiasts to mark their calendars for the 67th Secretary of State Vehicle Show and Swap Meet, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 9, in downtown Springfield at the corner of Capitol Avenue and Second Street. ...

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CRASH FATALITIES DROP 78 PERCENT OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Jesse White Urges Student Readers to Enter “Letters About Literature” Competition

Outlaws, soldiers, immigrants and more Oct 5-6 at Conference on Illinois History

Voters honor Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as a top Illinois attraction

New State Law Allows All Hunters in Illinois to Use Crossbows During Archery Seasons

Gov. Rauner praises Illinois-Japan trade, investment partnership at start of MWJA Conference

Joint Statement of IBHE, ICCB, ISAC and FIICU on Rescission of DACA

American Red Cross Offers Expedited Training for New Volunteers

Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois State Medical Society team up to help medical students

Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation co-hosts 2017 Secretary of State vehicle show, Saturday, Sept. 9th

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