State News
250 New Illinois Laws Begin January 1st; Many Aimed at Protecting Construction Workers
Starting in the new year more than 250 new laws will take effect in the state of Illinois. Several of the laws are to protect construction workers along state highways, including doubling the fines for someone who hits a construction worker. Starting January first,...
Illinois State Police Remind Motorists To Move Over
Illinois State Police say troopers have issued over six thousand Move Over/Scott's Law violations so far this year. ISP has also lost four troopers this year, with two of those deaths caused when motorists didn't move over or slow down for squad cars on...
Law Enforcement Preparing to Tackle Marijuana Enforcement January 1st
Law enforcement officials statewide are preparing to tackle marijuana enforcement once the substance becomes legal for recreational use by adults. Officials say the 600-page state law is complicated and there are many ways that people could violate it, sometimes without realizing it. Police are...
Illinois State Fire Marshal Stresses Safety When Decorating and Celebrating this Holiday Season
The holidays are here and that means many will be decorating their homes. Hanging up decorations is fun, but keep in mind, holiday decorations can increase your risk for a home fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) more than two of...
It’s Not Too Late To Get A Flu Shot
If you have not gotten your flu shot, it is not too late. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike urges everyone six months and older who has not been vaccinated, to get their flu shot this week as part of...
Over 30 Grams of Meth Discovered While Arresting Vanderburgh County Fugitive in Poseyville Wednesday
A civilian tip helped lead authorities yesterday morning to discover a wanted Evansville woman and a second individual in possession of more than 30 grams of methamphetamine. Officers with the Indiana State Police with assistance from the Posey County Sheriff’s Office and Vanderburgh law...
New Law Designed to Show Property Owners TIF Fund Details
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law designed to show Illinois property owners how much the tax increment financing districts in their area are diverting into special funds that can be used to...
Shimkus: Farmers Want Trade
As trade talks dredge on, Illinois’ senior Republican House member says farmers in his district are pushing for the federal government to move on a deal with Mexico and Canada, but he suspects politics are getting in the way.The agricultural community has been pushing...
State Representative Bailey Weighs in on Immigration
There’s differing opinions on the messages being sent to migrants with two bills signed Tuesday in Chicago by Gov. J.B. Pritkzer.One measure Pritzker signed in Chicago Tuesday, House Bill 836, doubles the time allowed for short-term guardianship to two years for children whose parents...
