State News

Lincoln Log Cabin welcomes bluegrass musicians and fans Aug. 14

Friday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

The sounds of guitars, banjos and mandolins will fill the air when Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site’s annual bluegrass jam session returns Sunday, Aug. 14.Musicians from Illinois and Indiana will converge at the site to jam from 11 a.m. to...

Springfield historic sites collaborate to offer Spirit of Lincoln Youth Leadership Academy

Friday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

Historic sites in Springfield are teaming up to provide jobs for students and teach them personal and professional skills that will help for years to come.The “Spirit of Lincoln Youth Leadership Academy” is a joint project of the Lincoln Home National...

Wildlife, Habitat, Fishing and Smokey Bear Highlight Family Fun at Conservation World during Illinois State Fair

Thursday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

Free activities for children and families will give Illinois State Fair visitors a chance to sample the great outdoors in Illinois at Conservation World at this year’s state fair on Aug. 12-21 in Springfield. Conservation World is a 30-acre park with grass, shade trees, and...

Parents Encouraged to Include Emergency Preparedness in Back-to-School Plans

Thursday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

In the next few weeks, students from pre-kindergarten through college will be headed back to school. As parents prepare their students for the new academic year, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies across the state are encouraging parents to...

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR LAUNCHES NEW MOBILE APP

Wednesday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

Planning your trip to the Illinois State Fair just got easier with the release of a brand new Illinois State Fair mobile app. Available for both Apple and Android devices, this new app has everything you need to plan your next trip to the...

IHLS elects new President: RLC’s Sandy West

Wednesday, August 3 by Jc Tinsley

Last month, Sandy West, Rend Lake College Coordinator of Technical Services and Collection Management, was elected for a one-year term as president for the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) board. She will serve as president for the 2017 fiscal year, unless reelected in...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RECEIVES ACCREDITATION WITH EXCELLENCE AWARD FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announced today the ISP was awarded with re-accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). CALEA accreditation is a highly prized recognition throughout the law enforcement community and ensures the agency continues to serve...

IDPH National Immunization Awareness Month

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Many parents are preparing their children to head back to school, which includes making sure they have all their needed immunizations. And while immunization is one of the most important things parents can do to protect their children from serious diseases, during National Immunization...

Secretary of State Jesse White Reinstates Vehicle Registration Reminder Notices

Tuesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that his office has reinstated the mailing of vehicle registration reminder notices to Illinois drivers.To offset the cost of the mailings, White is drafting legislation allowing his office to offer advertising space on the mailings. In addition,...