State News

Governor Rauner Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Recidivism

Friday, December 16 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today, joined by Secretary of State Jesse White, Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago), Sen. Karen McConnaughay (R-St. Charles), Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-Chicago), and other elected officials at A Safe Haven in Chicago, signed Senate Bill 3368, legislation to ensure... Read More.

November unemployment rate unchanged at 5.6%

Friday, December 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in November remained at 5.6 percent 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 IDES.... Read More.

Governor Discusses Department of Corrections Transformation and Criminal Justice Reforms

Thursday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today joined Illinois Department of Corrections Director John Baldwin to highlight efforts the administration has made to transform the Department of Corrections (DOC) along with other criminal justice reforms. The governor pointed out nearly 13,000 security, non-security and contract DOC staff have participated in a two-day Mental Illness... Read More.

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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon to speak at SIU-C Dec. 21

Thursday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, who leaves office at the end of the month, will deliver his last public lecture at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Wednesday, Dec. 21.

IDPH Cold Weather Health Safety Tips

Wednesday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

As Illinois faces bitterly cold temperatures, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds people of the health dangers of extreme low temperatures and tips on how to stay warm. FrostbiteParts of the body most commonly affected by frostbite due to exposed skin include the... Read More.

A Hospice of Southern Illinois Patient’s Wish

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

When a patients’ wish is to see one more McKendree University Basketball Game in person, you make that happen!!! Hospice of Southern Illinois would like to invite you to a very special evening honoring a patient who made one little comment to our... Read More.

Governor Hosts Illinois’ Annual Chanukah Celebration

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today kicked off Illinois’ annual Chanukah Celebration at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago. A Chanukah menorah will be on display at the Thompson Center from now until the New Year.“As families celebrate this year, they will... Read More.

ISP District 19 announces November activity and enforcement

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of November. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,401 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of... Read More.

USDA Announces New Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality and Restore Wildlife Habitat

Friday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will offer farmers and ranchers more opportunities to participate in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The announcement includes new CRP practices to protect water quality and adds an additional 1.1 million... Read More.

Welcome the winter solstice at Cahokia Mounds

Friday, December 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will welcome the winter solstice with a special event at the “Woodhenge” solar calendar.Sun watchers will gather on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 7 a.m. to... Read More.