State News

Illinois Payrolls Rise and Unemployment Dips in February

Friday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased by -0.1 percentage point to 4.7 percent in February and nonfarm payrolls increased by +15,200 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)...

Dual Credit Programs Provide a Head Start for Students as Enrollments Swell

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

Students in high schools across the state are earning college credit and saving money thanks to a push by the community college system to increase access to dual credit opportunities. Over the last five years, enrollment in community college dual credit courses has...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE AND AMERICAN LEGION OFFICIALS PREPARE FOR SUMMER YOUTH POLICE PROGRAM

Thursday, March 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police (ISP) and the American Legion announced plans for the 46th Annual American Legion Youth Police Camp (ALYPC) at Camp Lincoln, located at 1301 North MacArthur Boulevard, Springfield, Illinois, June 24-29, 2018.Dozens...

18th Annual AIDS Walk is This Saturday

Wednesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

The 18th Annual Southern IL AIDS Walk will be held at 11am this Saturday, March 24 at the SIUC Newman Center, 715 S....

Gov. Rauner proclaims National Agriculture Day in Illinois

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner proclaimed today National Agriculture Day in Illinois and encouraged Illinoisans to celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of the state. This is the 45th anniversary of National Ag Day and this year’s theme is “Agriculture: Food for Life.”“As one...

Nominations Now Open for 2018 Illinois Senior Hall of Fame Awards

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is accepting nominations for the 2018 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Awards. These awards recognize adults, 65 years of age and older, and highlight the meaningful contributions they have made in Illinois.“It is a true honor to recognize...

Illinois voters have strong views on major issues facing the state: Simon Poll

Tuesday, March 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois voters support vigorous government action regarding

Righter appointed to group tasked with finding ways to curb violence

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) will serve on the Legislative Public Safety Group, after being appointed by Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady March 20.The Legislative Public Safety Group is a bipartisan group of lawmakers from both the Senate and House who...

Rock Legends To Perform At The 2018 Illinois State Fair

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

This August, Ag Director Raymond Poe and State Fair Manager Luke Sailer are proud to welcome rock legends Foreigner and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Sunday, August 12at 2018 Illinois State Fair.Foreigner is among the top 40...

POPE COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS OFFER FREE WILDFIRE HOME RISK ASSESSMENTS TO HOMEOWNERS

Tuesday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Pope County firefighters are partnering with Shawnee National Forest to assess the risks of wildfire to Pope County homes, thanks to a grant from the local non-profit Shawnee Resource, Conservation & Development Area.“Our primary goal is to keep Pope County homeowners...