State News

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...

Illinois Sheriff’s Association warning residents of phone scam

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Sheriffs' Association is advising all Illinois county residents that there is currently undemay a phone campaign fraudulently using the name of the IllinoisSheriffs' Association in their solicitation. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association never solicits by phone but does conduct a direct mail campaign...

From Sew to Show: Long Time Exhibitor Celebrates 67th Year at Illinois State Fair

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

The State Fair is the Olympics for some exhibitors who enter projects in the nearly 100 year old Hobbies, Arts, and Crafts Building. This facility is home to baking, textile exhibits, and more. One person who has been exhibiting at the fair is Marian...

Illinois Labor Force Drops for Third Straight Month

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in July decreased 0.4 percentage points to 5.8 percent and nonfarm payrolls increased by +11,600 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES....

Test your Ag IQ at the Lt. Governor Tent

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, IL. - Do you know where your food comes from? Do you want to learn more about how the food you eat gets from the farm to your plate? Stop by the Illinois Department of Agriculture table inside the Lieutenant Governor's tent to...

FREE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AT ILLINOIS STATE FAIR

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State Fair always strives to make the fair an enjoyable time for all ages. For our youngest fairgoers, this weekend is the best time to get out and enjoy the fair. Friday is Future of Kids Day, Saturday is...

Leave No Trace Event at Garden of the Gods

Thursday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and its Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers team are partnering with the Shawnee National Forest to host community events and educational activities August 27 and 28 at Garden of the Gods Recreation Area. This iconic scenic...

Governor Rauner: Gabby’s Law will Save Lives

Thursday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today, at a press conference at Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana, signed Senate Bill 2403, known as Gabby’s Law, to require Illinois hospitals to be better prepared to recognize and treat patients with sepsis or septic shock.The...

Governor Applauds Launch of State Fair Foundation

Wednesday, August 17 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today, on Agricultural Day at the Illinois State Fair, applauded the launch of a new not-for-profit, Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation, to emphasize capital improvements at the Springfield and Du Quoin fairgrounds.“The State Fair is the best place for Illinois...

AG TOURS AT THE STATE FAIR PROVIDE A FUN AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Fair is well underway and the Illinois Department of Agriculture, along with BRANDT, is excited to again offer fairgoers the popular attraction, Ag Tours. These exciting tours give fairgoers the opportunity to take a behind the scenes look at Illinois agriculture...