State News

Fraternal Order of Police-Command Council and Rauner Administration Reach Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement

Wednesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner announced today the Administration has reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police-Command Council that represents Illinois State Police captains and lieutenants. The agreement will now go to the full union for ratification.“Through good faith negotiations, we were able to... Read More.

IDOC and PRB Partner to Improve Parole Revocation Process

Wednesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and the Illinois Prisoner Review Board (PRB) today announced that a Settlement Agreement in the case of Moises Morales v. Craig Findley has been approved. The Settlement Agreement reflects Governor Bruce Rauner’s commitment to increasing public safety and... Read More.

Rauner Proposes Changes to Address Potentially Dangerous Drug Interactions

Tuesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today called for a strengthening of the Rules that oversee pharmacy consultations in Illinois, in an effort to increase pharmacy accountability and ensure public safety. The proposed rule changes to the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act were submitted today for publication... Read More.

Hunters in Illinois Harvested a Preliminary Total of 144,150 Deer During 2016-17 Seasons

Tuesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 144,150 deer during all 2016-17 seasons, which concluded Jan. 15. The total preliminary deer harvest for all seasons compares with a total harvest for all seasons of 155,229 in 2015-16. During this year’s deer seasons, hunters took... Read More.

STATEMENT FROM THE ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU REGARDING WITHDRAWAL OF THE U.S. FROM THE TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP

Tuesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the withdrawal of the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Agreement.“Illinois agriculture depends on free trade agreements to sell our products. Currently, 46 percent of Illinois exports go... Read More.

IDPH: It’s Not Too Late To Get A Flu Shot

Tuesday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

Influenza activity is increasing nationwide and in Illinois. Many counties throughout the state are seeing more influenza-like-illnesses (100ºF or higher fever plus cough and/or sore throat), an increase in flu-related intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, and more people testing positive for the flu. “Flu season... Read More.

Governor Announces Appointments

Monday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has made appointments to the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois Labor Relations Board, the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Illinois Racing Board, and the Illinois Pollution Control Board. In addition, he has made a number of... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE WARNS OF PHONE SCAMS

Monday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam that is currently circulating throughout the state. Several individuals have reported to the ISP that they have received automated messages advising them they are under criminal investigation and... Read More.

State Announces Free Tax Preparation for Low Income Families

Monday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary James Dimas today announced free income tax preparation and electronic filing is available for low income workers and families. The services are provided free of charge at locations across the state to families with incomes up to $55,000... Read More.

IDES Unemployment rate increases to 5.7% in December

Monday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in December inched up +0.1 percentage points to 5.7 percent and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -16,700 jobs over the month, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor... Read More.