State News

ISP District 19 announces September enforcement activity

Wednesday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of September. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,489 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of...

Illinois State Police Conduct Hazardous Materials Enforcement Detail

Tuesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) announce the results of a joint hazardous materials enforcement detail that occurred September 28 – 29, 2016, in southern Illinois. The detail took place on I-24, I-64, and I-57 and was a collaborative effort...

Kincaid Mounds offers a look at archaeological discoveries and techniques Oct. 22

Tuesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Kincaid Mounds State Historic Site will demonstrate the connection between ancient history and modern education during its annual Archaeology Field Day on Saturday, Oct. 22.Visitors will get...

Is Your Massage Therapist Licensed? In Illinois, It’s the Law

Thursday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

With instances of unlicensed practice of massage therapy linked to dangerous criminal activity, such as human trafficking and prostitution, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is reminding the public that massage therapists must be licensed to practice in the State of...

Poll: Gas tax ‘lockbox,’ term limits, independent redistricting draw big support

Thursday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

Likely voters in Illinois overwhelmingly support a proposed state constitutional amendment requiring gas taxes be spent only on road projects, according to a poll by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.The survey also shows massive support for term limits and for...

USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers in Response to 2015 Market Downturn

Thursday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that beginning today, many of the 1.7 million farms that enrolled in either the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs will receive safety-net payments due to market downturns during the 2015 crop year.“This...

Cahokia Mounds presents play on modern Native American culture Oct. 15

Wednesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

Erin Kelley has blonde hair and an Irish name, but she’s also a Cherokee and a descendant of the Shawnee leader Tecumseh. On Oct. 15 at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Kelley will share stories of life as part of a multi-cultural family...

New Feature Coming to State Auction Website

Wednesday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Department of Central Management Services today announced a new feature added to the state’s online auction website iBid that will now showcase high end designer merchandise. Designer watches, bracelets and sunglasses, gold and silver jewelry, are just a few of the items to...

Rauner Takes Steps to Reduce Risks from Blagojevich-Quinn Inherited Financial Deals

Tuesday, October 4 by Jc Tinsley

Over the past several months, the Rauner Administration has taken steps to reduce the state’s financial risk on interest rate swaps and letters of credit. The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) recently completed renegotiations with all the banks that hold the state’s...

Shimkus: Department of Commerce to End Oversight of Internet Domain Name System

Monday, October 3 by Jc Tinsley

By Rep. John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15)On Wednesday, Congress approved a bill to keep the federal government open through December 9. That continuing resolution ensures our troops will be paid, and includes funding to implement