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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,... Read More.

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

Tuesday, August 2 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... Read More.

Average Unemployment Rate in Illinois Metro Areas Higher than Midwest

Friday, July 29 by Jc Tinsley

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment RatesMetropolitan AreaJune 2016June 2015Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington5.4%5.0%0.4Carbondale-Marion6.1%6.1%0.0Champaign-Urbana5.3%5.4%-0.1Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights6.2%6.1%0.1Danville7.1%7.0%0.1Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL5.6%5.3%0.3Decatur6.8%7.1%-0.3Elgin5.2%5.5%-0.3Kankakee6.1%6.6%-0.5Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI4.9%5.1%-0.2Peoria6.3%6.2%0.1Rockford6.3%6.6%-0.3Springfield4.7%5.0%-0.3St. Louis (IL-Section)5.7%6.0%-0.3Illinois Statewide6.0%6.0%0.0* Data subject to revision. CHICAGO–Eight of Illinois’ 14 metropolitan (metro) areas experienced decreases in their over-the-year unemployment rate and eight of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, according to... Read More.

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Illinois Producers Reminded of Nearing Deadline to Submit Nominations for Farm Service Agency County Committees

Tuesday, July 26 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Illinois State Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, (SED) Scherrie V. Giamanco, today reminded farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers that they have until Aug. 1, 2016, to nominate eligible candidates to serve on local FSA county... Read More.

Jesse White and Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson Encouraged Families to Follow Bicycle Rules of the Road

Tuesday, July 26 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson encouraged children and adults to practice safe bike riding by wearing a helmet and following the Bicycle Rules of the Road during a bike rodeo and helmet giveaway. “I hope families... Read More.

ISP District 19 joins forces with agencies statewide for 2016 Illinois Speed Awareness Day Campaign

Tuesday, July 26 by Jc Tinsley

During Illinois Speed Awareness Day this July 27th, Illinois State Police District 19 is taking a proactive approach to promote safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians through both education and enforcement. In Illinois during 2014, speed was the reason for 32.4% of all traffic... Read More.

No Pokemon Go access on Veteran Home’s grounds

Monday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) has asked Nintendo to restrict the internet augmented reality game, Pokemon Go, from any of its IDVA Veteran Homes properties and will ask the public not to play the game on these grounds as well."We are concerned... Read More.

Illinois State Police Outlines Traffic Stop Procedures

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander Lieutenant Cory Ristvedt would like to address the issue of law enforcement and public interactions during traffic stops. Most traffic stops are conducted for minor traffic violations or equipment issues related to the vehicle and the law... Read More.

National Guard members and Reservists can obtain the Veteran Identifier on their Illinois Driver’s License

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Former members of the Guard and Reserve who do not have any periods of active duty other than their initial active duty for training and annual training are now eligible to receive "Veteran" on their driver’s licenses. "This bill ensures that every man and... Read More.

More Illinoisans Leave Labor Force

Friday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in June decreased 0.2 percentage points to 6.2 percent and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -2,200 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.... Read More.

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Secretary of State Jesse White Reinstates Vehicle Registration Reminder Notices

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

Average Unemployment Rate in Illinois Metro Areas Higher than Midwest

Illinois Producers Reminded of Nearing Deadline to Submit Nominations for Farm Service Agency County Committees

Jesse White and Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson Encouraged Families to Follow Bicycle Rules of the Road

ISP District 19 joins forces with agencies statewide for 2016 Illinois Speed Awareness Day Campaign

No Pokemon Go access on Veteran Home’s grounds

Illinois State Police Outlines Traffic Stop Procedures

National Guard members and Reservists can obtain the Veteran Identifier on their Illinois Driver’s License

More Illinoisans Leave Labor Force

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