State News

SPRINGFIELD – The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Commission) is accepting nominations for the seventh annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards.  These awards recognize individual volunteers and highlight the importance of volunteerism and community service in Illinois.  The Commission will also recognize... Read More.

WASHINGTON – In the flurry of legislative business before the year’s end, the House passed two bills this week to reauthorize transportation infrastructure funding and restore local control of primary and secondary education. Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) supported both bipartisan measures.

SPRINGFIELD – Children across America are getting another chance to use their creativity to honor the nation’s 16th president as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds its second Lincoln Art Contest.The deadline for submissions is Dec. 18. Winning entries... Read More.

SPRINGFIELD – As snow and ice season bears down on Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police and the Illinois Tollway are teaming up to alert motorists to be prepared and to remember: “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” By taking... Read More.

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) led the U.S. House of Representatives to pass S. 611, the Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act on Monday. The bill, which helps smaller and rural communities deal with the technical and financial challenges... Read More.

HARRISBURG, IL (Nov. 30, 2015) -- After previously running the business from her home, Jeri Lyn Joyner decided she wanted to have a brick and mortar business as a... Read More.

NA, Ill. (Nov. 30, 2015) – Three Handgun Training classes are back at Rend Lake College this Spring by popular demand. RLC’s Basic, Advanced, and Low Light Engagement training courses are opening for enrollment to anyone in Southern Illinois.RLC will offer three handgun training... Read More.

Carmi, IL –The Illinois State Police (ISP) is urging the motoring public to drive safe and avoid the Fatal Four moving violations; Speeding, DUI, Failure to Wear Seatbelts, and Distracted Driving, this holiday season.Traditionally, the Thanksgiving holiday marks the beginning of the busy holiday... Read More.

An “All of the Above” Approach to Rural Broadband By Rep. John Shimkus November 18, 2015In August 2008, minutes after then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi shut the chamber’s lights out during a debate over what to do in response... Read More.

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, today extended his thoughts and prayers to the French people and called for the U.S. to honor our commitment to... Read More.