State News

State of Illinois Announces Online Enrollment Platform for Group Insurance Programs

Thursday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

The State of Illinois, led by the Department of Innovation & Technology and the Department of Central Management Services, is pleased to introduce MyBenefits Marketplace, a new online enrollment platform available to members of the State of Illinois’ group insurance programs later this month. ...

SIC Deemed Most Affordable Online College in Illinois

Thursday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room on Sept. 20 to hear that SIC tied for the most affordable online college in Illinois and to adopt the fiscal year 2017 budget, as well as hear...

Illinois State Treasurer Frerichs Calls on Kemper To Detail Plans to Pay Life Insurance Policies

Tuesday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today called on Kemper to detail its plan for “implementing enhancements to its life insurance claims procedures.”Kemper this week announced it will change how it uses the Death Master File List (DMF) to match unpaid life insurance policies with...

Shimkus issues statement on closure of Carmi coal mine

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after learning that Pattiki mine outside Carmi will close:“With every mine closure, EPA’s War on Coal inflicts more pain on coal producing areas of our country. Each new anti-coal rule and regulation...

LEAP Alert issued for missing Edwardsville children

Monday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

If you have any information please CALL Madison County Sheriff's Office at 618-692-4433 or 911Victim:...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CONCLUDES RAIL SAFETY ENFORCEMENT WEEK

Friday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 has partnered with local, state, and federal agencies to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains during this past week through Illinois Rail Safety Week, which concludes September 17, 2016.Even though an emphasis has been made...

Illinois Labor Force Declines Fourth Straight Month

Friday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in August decreased -0.3 percentage points to 5.5 percent and nonfarm payrolls decreased, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. The decrease in...

Illinois American Water Offers Student Art Contest in Conjunction with National “Imagine a Day Without Water” Event

Friday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois American Water is inviting 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classrooms within the Company’s service area to participate in an “Imagine a Day Without Water” art contest. Winning students will win their classroom a $100 donation. Artwork may also be featured in a future bill...

Lincoln Log Cabin offers free crafts, music and games at Sept. 24-25 Harvest Frolic

Friday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is celebrating the arrival of autumn and the harvest season with games, crafts, contests and a 5K run on Sept. 24-25. The free Harvest Frolic activities feature a variety of entertainment, including period music, Punch-and-Judy puppet shows...

American Red Cross Launches Hero Care App

Wednesday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

Today the American Red Cross unveils the new Hero Care mobile application. This free app is designed to help members of the military, veterans and their families identify and access both emergency and non-emergency Red Cross services from anywhere in the world.“When...