State News

Indiana Attorney General Welcomes Special Prosecutor

Thursday, July 26 by Jc Tinsley

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Attorneys for Republican Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill say he "welcomes" the appointment of a special prosecutor to help investigate allegations that he drunkenly groped a lawmaker and three legislative staffers.Attorneys James Voyles and Jennifer Lukemeyer issued a statement Wednesday saying...

Trump Touts Trade Win in Illinois Steel Town as Others Lose

Thursday, July 26 by Jc Tinsley

By SARA BURNETT, Associated PressSteelworkers in Granite City, Illinois, threw a street party — complete with hot dogs, cold beer and a singer in red, white and blue — when U.S. Steel announced earlier this year it was bringing hundreds of laid-off employees back to...

Relief to Farmers PLUS Illinois Farm Bureau Response

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

President Donald Trump’s administration is going to send a portion of $12 billion directly to farmers’ pockets as a way to soothe the sting of the tariff battle he’s waging against foreign importers of American farm commodities.Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the program Tuesday...

State Senators, including Dale Righter Take Public Universities to Task for Not Hiring More Minority-Owned Businesses

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

The state’s public universities were raked over the coals Tuesday for failing to meet minority recruitment goals in awarding contracts, and state senators are looking for accountability.

Illinois Could be Next to Allow Freight Trucks to Utilize Emerging Technology

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

A new report suggests Illinois could join other states in allowing freight trucks to use adaptive cruise control technology to control fuel costs and lower consumer prices.

Weather Service Confirms 4 Tornadoes Hit Indiana Friday

Tuesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ind. (AP) — The National Weather Service says crews have determined that four tornadoes were part of the severe storms that hit Indiana late last week. The agency says a tornado with winds of 105 mph (169 kph) touched down in southern Indiana's...

Senate Bill 2638 would Allow Local Governments to Kick the Debt Can down the Road

Monday, July 23 by Jc Tinsley

A government finance watchdog is warning that a bill on Gov. Bruce Rauner's desk could allow local governments to use accounting practices shunned by many private businesses.

State of Illinois Unveils Program to Help Residents Save for Retirement

Monday, July 23 by Jc Tinsley

The state of Illinois has unveiled a new program to help residents save for retirement.

Illinois Speed Awareness Day

Friday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

During Illinois Speed Awareness Day this July 25th, the Illinois State Police is taking a proactive approach to promote safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists through enforcement and education. In 2016 the total number of crashes in Illinois which involved motor vehicles was 324,274. These crashes...

Shimkus Statement on Farm Bill Conference Committee Selection

Thursday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after being selected to serve on the House-Senate conference committee on the Farm Bill.“As the representative of one of the top corn, bean, and pork producing districts in the country, I’m honored to serve on...