State News

Illinois State Police District 19 announce results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP)conducted in Wayneand White Counties during late May. These sTEPpatrols allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement for impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding, and distracted driving violations...

Illinois State Police warns of phone scam

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam that is currently circulating throughout the state. An individual will call and claim to be associated with the ISP. The caller will state that they are asking for...

USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Thursday, June 15, 2017.“County committees allow farmers and ranchers to make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally to best...

Governor Announces Leadership Transition at Department of Children and Family Services

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced that Department of Children and Family Services Director George Sheldon will be transitioning out of state government effective June 15, 2017 to become President and CEO of Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc. The governor has designated Lise Spacapan...

First Mosquitoes Testing Positive For West Nile Virus Reported

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2017. Madison County Health Department staff collected mosquitoes testing positive on May 22-23, 2017 in Godfrey. “The weather is warming up and we’re...

Five Key Legislative Measures Initiated by Secretary White Sent to Governor

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White applauded the General Assembly for passing five important bills initiated by his office. “As Secretary of State, I continue to look for ways to further improve customer service, upgrade road safety and expand the organ/tissue donor registry,” said...

MT. VERNON, IL MAN SENTENCED ON GUN AND DRUG RELATED CHARGES

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Larry D. Mays, 63, of Mt. Vernon, IL, was recently sentenced to federal prison on gun and drug related charges,Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today. On May 25, 2017, Mays was sentenced to 84 months of...

9-1-1 funding at risk without budget in Springfield

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Time is running out for 9-1-1 in Illinois.The mechanism to fund 9-1-1 expires or sunsets on June 30th. With the Illinois Legislature looking to adjourn on May 31st, lawmakers must agree to a plan to continue the funding of 9-1-1.If lawmakers don’t come to...

Reis Sponsored Bill Eases Concealed Carry Restrictions for Active Military

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) was recently joined in Springfield by White County resident Valinda Rowe to provide testimony before the House Judiciary Criminal Law Committee.

Third Annual Wall of Remembrance Display in the Illinois Capitol

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Senate Republicans officially opened their third annual Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance display in the state Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday. Joining Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno in opening the display was Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Erica Jefferies.“This...