State News

Southern Illinois historic site hosts archaeology conference April 30 – May 1‏

Tuesday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

Kincaid Mounds State Historic Site hosts a meeting of experts on the powerful but mysterious Mississippian culture April 30 and May 1. Top archaeologists will discuss the site’s history before, during and after the mounds were built.

Illinois State Police District 19 Announces March Activity and Enforcement

Monday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Kelly Hodge, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of March. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,307 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of...

Sen. Righter speaks at Gun Owners Lobby Day in Springfield‏

Friday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) spoke Wednesday at the Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day rally at the Statehouse, also known as IGOLD.Righter thanked gun owners for demonstrating how the democratic process can work for passionate...

Indian Market Days at Cahokia Mounds

Friday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

Dozens of Native American artists to sell handmade work at historic site April 22-24COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site presents some of the nation’s best Native American artists April 22-24 at the site’s annual Spring Indian Market Days....

Congressional Art Competition Deadline Approaching‏

Friday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

Maryville, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is accepting entries for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition through Friday, April 15. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District.“Students have just one more week to submit...

LEGENDARY ROCK GROUP TO PERFORM AT 2016 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR

Friday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, IL – They are known as one of the most influential rock and roll bands of all time, and this summer you can see them perform LIVE at the Illinois State Fair. State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon is pleased to announce KISS is...

Phelps Blasts Attempts to Limit Gun Rights, Joins Local Advocates for Day of Action

Friday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, joined members of the Illinois State Rifle Association Wednesday in Springfield for their annual Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day and called on lawmakers to end their attacks on...

Phelps Fights for Funding for Autism Programs

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is fighting to protect vital services for Southern Illinois families grappling with autism as programs continue to be cut by Republican Governor Bruce Rauner. “Hardworking Southern Illinois families who have children and loved ones with Autism should not...

Phelps Encourages Residents to Stand Against Child Abuse

Tuesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

With 27,000 reported cases of child abuse in Illinois every year, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is calling on Southern Illinoisans to join him and Prevent Child Abuse Illinois in wearing blue on Friday, April 8 as a sign of commitment to preventing...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING REACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT

Tuesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) will undergo its 8th reaccreditation assessment by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) beginning on April 11. For four days, a team of CALEA assessors will examine all aspects...