State News

Shimkus Selected to Lead Panel Overseeing EPA

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, was selected to chair the panel’s Environment Subcommittee for another six-year term. The subcommittee oversees the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and will now have jurisdiction over the Clean...

Governor Rauner Recognizes National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today thanked law enforcement officers for their service at the National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Breakfast in Springfield. “Our men and women in uniform keep us...

Governor Rauner Proclaims January ‘Radon Action Month’

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner has proclaimed January ‘Radon Action Month’ in Illinois to encourage residents to test their homes for radon, a radioactive gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. To kick off the month, the Illinois Emergency Management...

SIU will not adopt sanctuary campus designation

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Southern Illinois University System President Randy Dunn today (Jan. 6) announced that none of SIU’s three locations -- Carbondale, Edwardsville and the School of Medicine in Springfield -- will be designated a sanctuary campus. SIU Carbondale’s Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate and Professional Student Council...

Rauner Signs Bill to Alleviate Burdens on Teachers Moving to Illinois

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today signed legislation that will ensure the transition to classrooms is made easier for out-of-state teachers moving to Illinois. State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld, a co-sponsor of the bill, and State Representative Terri Bryant joined the governor at Carbondale Community High...

Lectures at Cahokia Mounds offer updates on research into multiple Midwest civilizations

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

A series of free lectures at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will look back at 2,000 years of Native American history, beginning with an update on research into the mound-builders who once lived in the lower Illinois River valley.

Illinois State Police District 19 December activity and enforcement

Monday, January 9 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of December. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,128 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of...

Employer Withholding Tax Changes Increase Accuracy, Enhance Fraud Prevention Efforts

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

In an effort to reduce taxpayer filing and payment errors, and increase the detection of false income reporting and insolvent employers, the Illinois Department of Revenue (“IDOR”) will begin requiring all withholding taxpayers to file quarterly withholding income tax returns and report detailed payroll...

SIC, IECC among seven Illinois Community Colleges to Receive $3 Million in Emergency Funds

Friday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) announces the following community college districts will receive emergency funding: Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, Kaskaskia College, Lake Land College, John A. Logan College, Rend Lake College, Shawnee Community College, and Southeastern Community College. A total of $3...

Shimkus Kicks Off Annual Valentines for Heroes Program

Thursday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is once again asking constituents to participate in his annual “Valentines for Heroes” program. The congressman’s district offices will collect valentines for distribution throughout the region to veterans and those currently serving in the military.