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USDA Makes it Easier to Transfer Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Lanon Baccam today announced that beginning January 9, 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will offer an early termination opportunity for certain Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts, making it easier to transfer property to the next generation of farmers...

Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council Ratifies Collective Bargaining Agreement with Rauner Administration

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner announced today the Administration has reached a collective bargaining agreement with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council representing Illinois Conservation Police Officers."Through fair and good faith negotiations, we were able to reach a compromise that continues...

IEMA Encourages People to ‘Resolve to be Prepared’

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Each year, people around the world welcome the start of a new year by making personal resolutions. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people to ‘Resolve to be Ready’ for emergencies in 2017. The...

A Pathway to Licensure: Changes to Law for Health Care Workers with Criminal Convictions

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Effective January 2017, previously barred health care workers and applicants with criminal convictions may once again become eligible for licensure in Illinois. Under a new law, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) will implement a review process for impacted health care workers. ...

Illinois State Police Highlight New 2017 Laws

Thursday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

The new year brings new laws, and the Illinois State Police (ISP) would like to highlight a few that become effective January 1, 2017. In an effort to protect first responders, Scott’s Law, the “Move Over” law, requires...

Gov. Rauner: Why the General Assembly must reform workers’ compensation

Thursday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following is an excerpt of an op-ed written by Governor Rauner that was published this morning by

Make A New Year’s Resolution To Volunteer In 2017

Thursday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinoisans donated millions of dollars to charity in 2016, while also contributing millions of hours of service with a value of more than $7 billion. The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) would like to top that number and is...

IDOT: A New Year’s Resolution to Drive Sober, Buckle Up

Thursday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

As 2016 comes to an end, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP) and nearly 200 law enforcement agencies across the state are making a final push to keep traffic fatalities down during the New Year’s holiday weekend. This collaborative effort...

American Red Cross and Harlem Globetrotters Partner to Bring Help and Hope to Families at Risk for Disasters

Monday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region has joined forces with the Harlem Globetrotters as its Great Assist initiative to help people in the Central and Southern...

Illinois: Land of Leaving

Monday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

The following is an excerpt from a Wall Street Journal editorial:According to the Census Bureau, Illinois now leads the nation for the steepest population decline. Between July 2015 and July 2016, Illinois lost some 114,000 people in net migration to other...

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USDA Makes it Easier to Transfer Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers

Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council Ratifies Collective Bargaining Agreement with Rauner Administration

IEMA Encourages People to ‘Resolve to be Prepared’

A Pathway to Licensure: Changes to Law for Health Care Workers with Criminal Convictions

Illinois State Police Highlight New 2017 Laws

Gov. Rauner: Why the General Assembly must reform workers’ compensation

Make A New Year’s Resolution To Volunteer In 2017

IDOT: A New Year’s Resolution to Drive Sober, Buckle Up

American Red Cross and Harlem Globetrotters Partner to Bring Help and Hope to Families at Risk for Disasters

Illinois: Land of Leaving

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