State News

Illinois Unemployment rate holds at 5.5%

Friday, October 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in September held at 5.5 percent and nonfarm payrolls increased by 7,400 jobs over the month, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES....

Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum sponsors student art contest on Lincoln and baseball

Friday, October 21 by Jc Tinsley

Children across the country will get to use their imaginations and artistic skills to celebrate two American institutions – Abraham Lincoln and baseball – in an art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.What did it look like...

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas on Veterans Day

Thursday, October 20 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11.The waiver covers fees...

ANNUAL TRAINING UNDERWAY FOR GAS STATION OWNERS, SERVICE TECHNICANS

Thursday, October 20 by Jc Tinsley

At the Illinois Department of Agriculture, our mission is to be an advocate for Illinois’ agricultural industry and provide the necessary regulatory functions to benefit our natural resources, the agriculture industry and our consumers. The Bureau of Weights and Measures serves as a valuable consumer...

IDFPR Pharmacy Citation Pilot Transitions to Permanent Program

Tuesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today announced that its Pharmacy Citation System Pilot Program for minor disciplinary infractions has now transitioned to a permanent initiative. IDFPR launched the six-month program in February 2016 to remove minor pharmacy violations from the...

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Coming to Paducah

Tuesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

Paducah, Kentucky will welcome the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree for a celebration on November 22 as the tree travels from the Payette National Forest in Idaho to the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.For almost 50 years, the U.S. Forest...

IDoA announces start of Medicare open enrollment period

Friday, October 14 by Jc Tinsley

Saturday, October 15th marks the beginning of the annual Medicare open enrollment period. The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is reminding eligible older adults to use this time to review their plan options. The Department offers free counseling assistance to help educate Medicare-eligible individuals...

IEMA: IL Residents Encouraged to Register for ‘The Great ShakeOut’ Earthquake Drill October 20th

Thursday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Recognizing the seismic risk in Illinois and the need for residents to be prepared for a major earthquake, Governor Bruce Rauner has declared Oct. 20 Great ShakeOut Day in Illinois to encourage people to participate in an international earthquake drill at 10:20 a.m....

Illinois Federation for Right to Life endorses John Shimkus

Thursday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Federation for Right to Life Federal Political Action Committee (IFRL-PAC) announces the endorsement of John Shimkus for the nomination as Republican candidate for the 15th Congressional District in the General Election to be held...