State News

For Father’s Day, Lincoln Presidential Library displays furniture made by Abraham Lincoln’s father

Thursday, June 15 by Jc Tinsley

In honor of Father’s Day, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is displaying two rare pieces of furniture made by the 16th president’s father, Thomas Lincoln.The display begins on Friday, June 16, and ends on Monday, June 26. The furniture...

Shimkus issues statement on Wednesday’s shooting

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement regarding the shooting at this morning’s practice for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for charity. The congressman was not at practice today.“My prayers...

Small Cell Networks and Smart Cities ICC Holds Policy Session on Building Smart Cities in Illinois

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) hosted a policy session on Wednesday to discuss how governments can work together with wireless service carriers to build smart cities across Illinois. The session included expert panelists from across the nation focusing on...

House Vote Sends VA Accountability Bill to President Trump

Wednesday, June 14 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) praised today’s final passage of the Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017. The Senate passed the bill on June 6, 2017 and it now heads to...

Indiana State Police Now Accepting Applications for Motor Carrier Inspectors

Tuesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for Motor Carrier Inspectors. These permanent scale facilities will include one position at the Ft. Wayne District and two positions at the Versailles District. These scale facilities are located on I-69 in Warren and...

IDOT: Extreme Heat Could Lead to Pavement Failures

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is urging motorists to be alert for the possibility of pavement buckling on roads throughout the state in the next few days due to the extreme heat in the forecast. Very high temperatures can lead to pavement expanding and ultimately...

Governor Signs Legislation to Transform Bail Process, Ease Jail Overcrowding

Monday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today signed a comprehensive criminal justice reform bill that will transform the bail process. The bill sponsors Sen. Donne Trotter (D-Chicago) and Rep. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago), House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and...

As Temperatures Rise, Illinois American Water Encourages Wise Water Use

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

With temperatures expected to rise across the region, reaching into the 90s this weekend and next week, Illinois American Water is reminding customers to use water wisely.“From keeping hydrated to water sprinklers, as well as running air conditioning and watering lawns, water plays an...

ISP District 19 announces May enforcement and activity figures

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of May. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,756 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of...

Grande Levée returns to Vandalia Statehouse with food, music and President Lincoln June 16-17

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Grande Levée – a two-day party appropriate for the dignitaries a frontier state capital attracted during the 1830s – returns to the Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site on June 16-17.The event includes appearances by President Lincoln...