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JUSTICE DEPARTMENT WARNS PUBLIC TO BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT TAX RETURN PREPARERS AND TAX SCHEME PROMOTERS, URGES TAXPAYERS TO PAY FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON TIME AND IN FULL

Friday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – With tax season in full swing, the Justice Department urged the public today to avoid dishonest tax-return preparers who fleece their customers and illegally drain the U.S. Treasury. Noting that every taxpayer is ultimately responsible for the contents of his or... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SPONSOR BONE MARROW DRIVE

Thursday, March 31 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is committed to supporting courageous family members battling tough circumstances. There are many within Illinois communities who have family members suffering from various forms of Leukemia. The Illinois State Police, in a cooperative effort with the... Read More.

Phelps Introduces Bill Authorizing Back Pay Owed to Correctional Officers, Emergency Responders and other State Workers

Wednesday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, introduced legislation late Friday to appropriate over $63 million in back pay for state workers following the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision last week to vacate a previous decision requiring the state to pay the owed wages. “Last week’s... Read More.

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST TO CONDUCT MORE PRESCRIBED BURNS

Tuesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Forest Service, Shawnee National Forest plans to conduct more prescribed burns this week beginning Tuesday March 29th, weather permitting. The size of each prescribed burn varies and people nearby may not notice smoke coming from these burns. The general location of each... Read More.

Phelps Holds Carbondale Office Hours in April

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Wanting to hear from residents, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, will be holding satellite office hours in Carbondale on Monday, April 25th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center, located at 200 S Illinois Ave. in Carbondale“Illinois is... Read More.

Mike Bost Launches Women for Bost Coalition

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost announced that later today he will be hosting a grassroots rally to unveil his 119-member Women for Bost coalition. The rally will be held at Bost's Fairview Heights campaign headquarters, and credentialed media is invited to attend."As a husband, father, and... Read More.

EIU Accepts Salary Deferment Offer from Faculty Union

Thursday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

(AP) - Eastern Illinois University has accepted a faculty union plan to defer more than $2 million in salaries so the university can make payroll until the end of the fiscal year.EIU-UPI is the school's faculty union. It voted Monday and Tuesday to accept... Read More.

MULE TEAM FROM HOOSIER NATIONAL FOREST ENHANCE SHAWNEE’S LUSK CREEK WILDERNESS

Tuesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. (MARCH, 21 2016) – Recently, the Shawnee and Hoosier National Forests (NF) partnered with AmeriCorps Emergency Response Team (ERS) to improve the Shawnee’s Lusk Creek Wilderness trail system. For many years both... Read More.

Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Online Auction for Unclaimed Property

Tuesday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Silver bars, gold coins, football cards and jewelry are among the 12,600 items worth $57,000 to be auctioned online March 28-April 1, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. “We have more than one million items that we would like to return to their owners,” Frerichs... Read More.

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Phelps Aims to Speed Up Coal Mining Approval Process, Cut Government Red Tape

Monday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help stimulate the local economy, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, introduced legislation making it easier for coal companies to receive approval of mining applications. “Coal is vital to Southern Illinois’ economy and despite recent efforts by President Obama and... Read More.