State News

Illinois State Police encourage safe driving habits over Labor Day Weekend

Monday, August 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Cory Ristvedt, is reminding motorists to make safety their number one priority while driving during the Labor Day holiday weekend. The Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest periods for motorists in Illinois. Although... Read More.

23rd Annual Conference “KIDS…COURTS…& SCHOOLS – WHAT WORKS?” Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Rend Lake Resort & Conference Center

Friday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Second Circuit Youth Council (formerly the Juvenile Justice Council), through its Working Group, has planned a one-day conference offering information, insight and continuing education credit for individuals involved with education, prevention, treatment and accountability for children at risk for abuse, neglect or delinquency... Read More.

Illinois Residents Encouraged to Register for ‘The Great ShakeOut’ Earthquake Drill

Friday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

Earthquakes occur without warning and can have devastating effects, as the world witnessed this week after a deadly earthquake in Italy. With two seismic zones in the southern part of the state and Illinois residents who travel throughout the world, the Illinois Emergency Management... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Obamacare Rate Shocks

Thursday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) issued the following statement after Wednesday’s announcement of the large premium rate increases in 2017 for the Obamacare marketplace exchange in Illinois:“This is another unfortunate example of why I voted against the creation of Obamacare and... Read More.

Veteran’s Day at the 2016 DuQuoin State Fair is Sunday, August 28

Thursday, August 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the Illinois State Fair and USAA invite veterans and their family members to enjoy a day at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday, August 28, 2016. In addition to... Read More.

IEMA Receives $14 Million Grant for Emergency Response Communications Upgrade

Wednesday, August 24 by Jc Tinsley

The state of Illinois’ efforts to relocate existing emergency response communications systems in preparation for the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) got a financial boost recently with a grant totaling more than $14 million from the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). The... Read More.

FREE ADMISSION DAYS AT THE DU QUOIN STATE FAIR

Wednesday, August 24 by Jc Tinsley

This year the Du Quoin State Fair has four theme days that will provide FREE admission to select fairgoers.On Friday, August 26th, the Du Quoin State Fair celebrates the opening of the fair with College Night. All college students who show a valid... Read More.

Treasurer Frerichs Secures $2.3 Million from Sprint

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Sprint will pay $2.3 million and provide the names of 32,000 customers who did not cash rebate checks sent to them between 2003 and 2011, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and Sprint said today. The agreement resolves disputed claims in ongoing litigation, and there... Read More.

Governor Celebrates Grand Opening of New Mt. Vernon Township High School

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner joined state and local leaders at the ribbon cutting of the new Mt. Vernon Township High School to officially open the building for students.“Today a community's dream for... Read More.

State Announces September 1 Start of Low Income Energy Assistance Program Enrollment

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Energy Assistance announced today that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for winter heating assistance for seniors and people with disabilities beginning September 1, 2016. LIHEAP and... Read More.