State News

Governor Rauner Proclaims First Gold Star Family Day in Illinois

Tuesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today proclaimed September 26, 2016, as the first Gold Star Family Day in Illinois. To mark the day, the Governor attended a Gold Star Family Day event in the Capitol Rotunda with members of Gold Star families, the Illinois Department...

Liberty Justice Center to represent resident vs. IL auditor general

Tuesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

Attorneys at the Liberty Justice Center have volunteered to represent David Cooke, a Central Illinois man who has accused Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino of violating Illinois campaign disclosure laws while he was a state representative.In February, Cooke filed a complaint with the Illinois...

IDNR Announces Campsite Reservations Open for Sites in Solar Eclipse Zone

Tuesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced today that campsite reservations are now available at southern Illinois State Parks and the World Shooting and Recreational Complex for visitors making plans to view the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017. Reservations can be...

History and hiking at Cahokia Mounds October 1st and 2nd

Tuesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

The first weekend in October brings a chance to hike with experts on the history and ecology of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site and get scholars’ help identifying ancient artifacts.The fall Nature and...

IDOT Hiring in Preparation of Winter Weather

Monday, September 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is in the process of hiring temporary help to assist with snow-and-ice removal throughout Illinois this winter. These seasonal employees will be hired on a full-time and an on-call basis.The department's annual "snowbird" program requires employees to promptly respond...

Shimkus Backs Bills Targeting Iranian Cash Payments, Assets

Friday, September 23 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) backed two House-passed bills this week to prohibit any future cash payments to Iran and to bring transparency to the Islamic Republic’s corrupt financial dealings.“According to President Obama’s own State Department, Iran is the world’s leading...

Special Olympics Team to Participate in Southern Illinois Plane Pull Saturday in Murphysboro

Friday, September 23 by Jc Tinsley

Teams of local law enforcement agencies and the general public will participate in a larger than life tug-of-war challenge at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. They will face off with Southern Illinois University Aviation’s 737 at Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro for the...

Illinois Department of Insurance Reminds ‘Land of Lincoln Health’ Customers to Enroll In New Coverage

Friday, September 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) is reminding Land of Lincoln Health (LLH) customers that the company’s advanced Special Enrollment Period will end September 30, 2016. If you had LLH health coverage in 2016 you are covered through September 30, 2016. If LLH customers do not...

2016 Girl Scout Nut, Candy & Magazine Program Slated September 24 – October 15, 2016

Thursday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

The 2016 Girl Scout Nut, Candy & Magazine Program begins Sept. 24 and runs through Oct. 15. Girl Scouts throughout southern Illinois will be taking orders for delicious nuts and candies, as well as magazines and we hope you will support them by making...

Shimkus Recognized as Guardian of Small Business

Thursday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) received the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business Award for his pro-jobs, pro-growth votes in the 114th Congress. Juanita Duggan, President...