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IDOT: Call the Right Play for the Super Bowl

Thursday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

Football fans across the country will celebrate America’s most watched national sporting event this Sunday. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) reminds you there is only one right play – pass your keys to a sober driver if you plan...

SIU-C spring enrollment mirrors fall decline

Thursday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

Spring enrollment at Southern Illinois University Carbondale mirrors the decline in fall enrollment as expected, according to Interim Chancellor Brad Colwell.“Fall enrollment declined 7.55 percent when compared with the previous fall, while the current spring semester declined 7.40 percent when compared with the previous...

IDPH Faith-Based Million Hearts® Initiative

Thursday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is launching its new Faith-Based Million Hearts® Initiative during American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the nation’s number one cause of death. However, it can be prevented in some cases by making healthy choices and managing heart...

Madigan Directs Revenue Committee to Prioritize Reinstatement of Economic Development Tax Credit

Thursday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan, D-Chicago, is directing the House Revenue committee to take up a Democratic Caucus proposal to reinstate a key tax credit for employers who create jobs in Illinois.In a letter to state Rep. Michael Zalewski, chairman of the...

Governor Announces Another Step in IT Transformation

Thursday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced Illinois has taken another step in its technology transformation to become a ‘Smart State’ by releasing an RFP allowing local governments the opportunity to explore the benefits of smart street lighting. The Department of Innovation and Technology released...

IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes

Thursday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

In recognition of the earthquake risk in southern Illinois from the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies will promote earthquake preparedness throughout February. “While we don’t experience major earthquakes with the same frequency...

Governor Rauner’s Illinois School Funding Reform Commission Reaches Bipartisan Framework for School Funding Formula

Thursday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner’s Illinois School Funding Reform Commission today approved a framework that allows members of the General Assembly to create a new school funding formula. “Illinois is another step closer to fixing our broken school funding system,” Governor Rauner said. “I...

Life Insurance Policy Locator Recovers $1.7M for Illinois Families

Tuesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced that Illinois families have claimed more than $1.7 million in life insurance with the help of Illinois’ Life Policy Locator Service. The free service helps families find a deceased person’s lost life insurance policies and annuities. Since July...

Treasurer Frerichs Launches New Investment Program for Children & Adults with a Disability or Blindness

Tuesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced a groundbreaking partnership that brings together 14 states to encourage individuals to invest money on behalf of people with a disability or blindness without jeopardizing their federal disability benefits. Illinois leads the National Achieving a Better Life Experience...

Governor Addresses Growth and Opportunity in Illinois with U.S. Chamber President

Friday, January 27 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to discuss Illinois' opportunities for growth. He addressed business leaders as part of the U.S. Chamber's #LetsGrow Tour to encourage economic growth around the country."Illinois has the best people and the...

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IDOT: Call the Right Play for the Super Bowl

SIU-C spring enrollment mirrors fall decline

IDPH Faith-Based Million Hearts® Initiative

Madigan Directs Revenue Committee to Prioritize Reinstatement of Economic Development Tax Credit

Governor Announces Another Step in IT Transformation

IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes

Governor Rauner’s Illinois School Funding Reform Commission Reaches Bipartisan Framework for School Funding Formula

Life Insurance Policy Locator Recovers $1.7M for Illinois Families

Treasurer Frerichs Launches New Investment Program for Children & Adults with a Disability or Blindness

Governor Addresses Growth and Opportunity in Illinois with U.S. Chamber President

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