Welcome the winter solstice at Cahokia Mounds
The Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will welcome the winter solstice with a special event at the “Woodhenge” solar calendar.
State News
As Congress Adjourns, Shimkus Recalls Accomplishments
Today, as the U.S. House of Representatives adjourned for the 114th Congress, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) touted a number of his recent legislative accomplishments.“There is this media-driven myth that nothing good ever gets...
Illinois Added 8,600 Private Sector Jobs in November, According to ADP Regional Employment Report
The State of Illinois added 8,600 private sector jobs during the month of November, according to the
Hunters in Illinois Harvest Preliminary Total of 79,429 Deer During Seven-Day Firearm Season
Hunters harvested a preliminary total of 79,429 deer during the seven-day Illinois Firearm Deer Season that closed on Sunday, Dec. 4. That figure compares to the final total of 86,847 deer harvested during the seven days of the firearm season in 2015.The preliminary harvest...
Governor Signs Legislation to Protect Jobs, Ratepayers and Taxpayers
Governor Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 2814, the Future Energy Jobs bill, at a ceremony at Riverdale High School in Port Byron. The bipartisan legislation ensures the Quad Cities and Clinton power facilities remain open for another 10 years, saving thousands of...
IAA Foundation offers scholarship to support agriculture, Illinois Farm Bureau families
Agriculture students and Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) members and their children are encouraged to apply for 71 college scholarships offered by the IAA Foundation, Illinois Farm Bureau’s charitable arm. The scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year, will be awarded in total of...
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Hosts 75th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony
The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) hosted a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Hall—Chapter #15, 25 Club Area (Lake Springfield), in Springfield. The ceremony honored all Pearl Harbor survivors and paid tribute to the more than 2,400...
Winter and Pets: Red Cross Issues Cold Weather Safety Tips for Our Furry Friends
Winter is hard on everyone with its freezing temperatures, snow and ice. The chilly weather can also be difficult for our pets and the American Red Cross has steps people can follow to help ensure their pet’s safety when cold weather hits...
Rauner calls on Democratic legislators to withdraw lawsuit seeking paychecks
Governor Bruce Rauner today called on Democratic legislators to put taxpayers and critical human services ahead of their own personal gain by withdrawing their lawsuit seeking paychecks and join him in pushing for a balanced budget with reforms.“This lawsuit is a...
Illinois Department of Labor Moves Registrations to Online Format
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) today announced that it has updated the Day and Temporary Labor Services Agency Application, which is its latest technical upgrade. These improvements add to the Rauner Administration’s efforts to modernize technology within state government so services are streamlined...
