State News

Illinois Sheriff’s Association warning of a new phone scam

Monday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

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

Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) Introduces Four New Mobile Apps to Increase Accessibility for Services and Information

Friday, August 12 by Jc Tinsley

The days of calling or visiting an office for assistance are quickly disappearing. Today, people want to find information and answers when and where it’s most convenient for them, which is often from a mobile device. To coincide with that growing preference, the Department...

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Raises $18,000 during Dancing With Our Stars fundraiser

Thursday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois raised more than $18,000 during its 8th Annual Dancing With Our Stars (DWOS) fundraiser at Krieger’s Convention Center at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Vernon on Saturday, Aug. 06. Dance team The Hocketts, sponsored by Higgins Custom & Collision,...

Official Unveiling of 2016 Illinois State Fair Butter Cow

Thursday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

The ever-popular butter cow will be unveiled Thursday, August 11 at 3:00 p.m. in the Dairy Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.Illinois Agriculture Director Raymond Poe, State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon, Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Abby Foster and Dairy Building superintendent Marla Behrends...

Back to School: Red Cross Issues Steps to Help Keep Kids Safe

Thursday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

It’s almost time for the school bells to ring again and the American Red Cross has steps everyone can follow to help make the trip back to the classroom a safe one.SCHOOL BUS SAFETY If children ride a bus to...

Refunds available for Gregg Allman concert at Illinois State Fair; Three Doors Down to perform instead

Wednesday, August 10 by Jc Tinsley

Gregg Allman, who was slated to perform on Sunday, August 21, as a co-headlining act with ZZ Top, has cancelled his upcoming appearance at the Illinois State Fair citing serious health issues that require doctor’s care. To enhance this final night concert, fair officials have...

IDoA hosts Senior Day during the Illinois State Fair

Tuesday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday, August 15th, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host a variety of activities for seniors, their families and friends during Senior Day at the Illinois State Fair. Events hosted by IDoA will be held in the air-conditioned Illinois Building located near...

Illinois Historic Preservation Agency adds memorial to Purple Heart recipients

Tuesday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

A new memorial to recipients of the Purple Heart medal opened Sunday in the collection of military monuments operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. The official dedication took place on...

McLeansboro, Raleigh kids among 2016 Cream of the Crop Photo Winners

Monday, August 8 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced the winners of the 2016 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The annual contest encourages young photographers to share their vision of agriculture in our state. “The imagination of our children never fails to amaze and is clearly...

Shimkus issues new column: “I would die for Tallinn”

Friday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

Many Americans served in Europe during the Cold War. I was one of them, serving on the border of the former Czechoslovakia from 1981 through 1984. I served in the 1st Battalion, 54th Infantry, a part of the 3rd Brigade of the 1st...