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Governor Rauner Announces Roll Out of First Illinois Bicentennial Activities

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced the first activities planned for the Illinois Bicentennial in 2018. Events include a craft beer competition and a video contest with students in Illinois.“The Illinois Bicentennial is an opportunity for us to come together and celebrate...

Righter: Governor’s education funding plan brings equity to schools, more new funding for downstate students

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Changes that would be made by Gov. Bruce Rauner through an amendatory veto of Senate Bill 1, an education funding reform bill, would result in nearly twice the amount of new funding for schools in State Sen. Dale Righter’s (R-Mattoon) 55th Senate District.

IDFPR Online Licensure Transformation Nears Completion

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

With three-quarters of all professions within the Division of Online Services Portal, Secretary Bryan A. Schneider...

Two New Competitions Coming to 2017 Illinois State Fair

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Two popular televised games shows are making their way to the Illinois State Fair. Do you have what it takes to compete? Online registration is now open for those brave enough to compete at the 2017 Illinois State Fair.This year, the Illinois State Fair...

Illinois Producers Have until Aug. 1 to Enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)

Friday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting State Executive Director (SED) Richard L. Graden reminds farmers and ranchers that they have until Aug. 1 to enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and/or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2017...

New Tax Rates Take Effect from Passage of SB 9

Thursday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Revenue is providing general information regarding the recent Income Tax increase, and changes to various credits, deductions and additions to income. Taxpayers are encouraged to review the information and web links below to determine how the recent change in tax...

Illinois Department of Insurance Reminds Homeowners of Their Options Following Summer Storms

Thursday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

Following severe summer storms, the Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) wants Illinois families to know the range of options they have when it comes to their homeowners insurance.How can I make sure I have the correct homeowners insurance?Consumers should re-evaluate their risk profile at...

ICC Policy Session to Focus on Renewable Energy and Implementing The Future Energy Jobs Act

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) will hold a policy session called “Illinois’ Power Meter” Wednesday, July 12 to assess the present and future of renewable energy in Illinois in light of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA), which went...

Governor’s Statement on Speaker Madigan’s 32% Income Tax Hike

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to override the Governor’s veto of Speaker Madigan’s 32 percent permanent income tax hike: “Today was another step in Illinois’ never-ending tragic trail of tax hikes. Speaker Madigan’s...

Statement from Rep. David Reis on budget veto override vote Thursday

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

Following his decision to support Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of SB 9 on Thursday, Rep. David Reis issued the following statement:"After receiving hundreds of calls, thousands of emails, and personally returning calls for feedback it...

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Governor Rauner Announces Roll Out of First Illinois Bicentennial Activities

Righter: Governor’s education funding plan brings equity to schools, more new funding for downstate students

IDFPR Online Licensure Transformation Nears Completion

Two New Competitions Coming to 2017 Illinois State Fair

Illinois Producers Have until Aug. 1 to Enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)

New Tax Rates Take Effect from Passage of SB 9

Illinois Department of Insurance Reminds Homeowners of Their Options Following Summer Storms

ICC Policy Session to Focus on Renewable Energy and Implementing The Future Energy Jobs Act

Governor’s Statement on Speaker Madigan’s 32% Income Tax Hike

Statement from Rep. David Reis on budget veto override vote Thursday

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