State News

Unemployment rate unchanged at 5.7% in January

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois’s unemployment rate held at 5.7 percent in January and nonfarm payrolls increased by +1,700 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and distributed today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). December job growth... Read More.

Governor: “We cannot stay silent on hate”

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner announced today at the Illinois Holocaust Museum Humanitarian Awards dinner a number of steps the administration is taking to combat hate crimes and growing anti-Semitism in Illinois. “We cannot stay silent on hate. We cannot stay... Read More.

Seat Belts on School Buses Bill Passes House Committee

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation supported by Secretary of State Jesse White requiring seat belts on school buses in Illinois passed the House Transportation Vehicles and Safety Committee today and now moves to the full House of Representatives. House Bill 3377 sponsored by Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) requires... Read More.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Moves for More Women and Minorities on Corporate Boards

Wednesday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

More women and minorities need to serve on corporate boards, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.Frerichs will use his role as Illinois’ chief investment officer to encourage greater boardroom diversity. A corporate board without women and minorities typically does not reflect its employees... Read More.

Shimkus on Repeal and Replace Bill: “This is the relief my constituents have demanded”

Wednesday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today praised the American Health Care Act (AHCA) – House Republicans’ legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), more commonly known as Obamacare. “This is the relief my... Read More.

Governor Addresses Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs Economic Conference

Wednesday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner joined Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti today to discuss issues affecting our rural communities in Illinois at the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs' 28th Annual Economic Development Conference in Springfield."Our rural communities may be small, but their impact is... Read More.

Registration now open for Southern Illinois Volunteerism Conference

Wednesday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Southern Illinois Volunteerism Conference (SIVC) will be held on April 6, 2017 at the recently remodeled Holiday Inn in Mt. Vernon, IL. The conference runs from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM and includes light morning refreshments, lunch, and an exhibit hall. Early Bird... Read More.

Illinois Celebrates AmeriCorps Week

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner has proclaimed March 4-11, 2017 AmeriCorps Week in Illinois. Each year, the nation celebrates the service that tens of thousands of Americans perform through AmeriCorps. The Service Illinois Commission uses this week to salute the AmeriCorps members and alums for their... Read More.

Statewide poll: Majority of Illinois voters say state should balance the budget through spending cuts, not tax increases

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

More than half of Illinoisans say state government spends too much money, and should close its budget deficit by only cutting spending – not raising taxes. This is according to a new poll of likely Illinois voters, released today by the non-partisan Illinois Policy... Read More.

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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) remindsIllinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio producers that the final date to apply for insurance coverageon spring barley, burley tobacco, cabbage, corn, cucumbers, dry beans, forage seeding, grainsorghum, green peas, hybrid... Read More.