State News

While Enjoying America’s Waterways Play It Safe

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

(Rend Lake, Benton, IL) — Before you head out for a day on or near the water, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) encourages you to make sure you have life jackets for everyone and that you wear them.In the last 10 years,...

ICC Releases Initial Comments in NextGrid

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) announced today the release of the initial comments received in the NextGrid Utility of the Future Study.The Commission received comments from more than 40 groups and individuals in response to a March 2017 Resolution inviting energy...

Beach Blast to be Held at Rend Lake South Sandusky Beach on May 27, 2017

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is hosting the annual Rend Lake Beach Blast on Saturday, May 27th, at the South Sandusky Beach. There will be games for all ages, music, and activities that teach all ages how to stay safe...

Illinois State Police urge motorists to drive safely during Memorial Day Weekend travel

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, is reminding motorists to take the necessary safety precautions for the upcoming holiday travel. Troopers are responsible for the safety of more than 20,000 miles of the state’s roads and highways.The Memorial Day Holiday...

IFB Statement Regarding President Donald Trump’s Proposed Budget

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding President Donald Trump’s proposed FY18 budget cuts to crop insurance and commodity programs. “Illinois Farm Bureau is concerned that the president’s proposed significant cuts to vital programs like crop insurance and...

Sen. Dale Righter: Democrats ram through unbalanced budget, leave pile of unpaid bills untouched

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to budget action taken May 23 at the Statehouse.“The Democrats showed their true intentions that all they care about is increasing taxes. Instead of continuing our on-going good faith...

IDOT, Law Enforcement Urge Motorists to ‘Click It or Ticket’ as Summer Travel Season Begins

Monday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

As Memorial Day approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation and state and local law enforcement agencies are joining forces to remind motorists to wear their seat belts and avoid impaired driving."Wearing your seat belt is the law, but it’s also a matter of common...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE HOSTS AWARDS CEREMONY

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo P. Schmitz was joined by ISP command staff members to recognize the noble contributions made by sworn and civilian members of the Illinois State Police, government agencies, and the public. The...

Nonfarm payrolls remain 25,600 below prior peak

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate declined -0.2 percentage points to 4.7 percent in April and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -7,200 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and...

FDA and CDC Warning About Inaccurate Lead Test Results

Friday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is alerting Illinoisans that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning the public that a certain type of lead test made by Magellan Diagnostics may provide inaccurate...