Marlow receives plaque for service to RLC, Board of Trustees
ISP District 19 conducts OREP in White and Hamilton Counties
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in White and Hamilton Counties during December. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives...
Rep. Reis to hold travelling office hours in Norris City
State Representative David Reis would like to announce traveling office hours, where Representative Reis will be available in your community to address any constituent concerns.Norris City: Norris City Village Hall406 South Division StreetMonday the 11th of December3:00 pm to 4:00 pmReminder:State Representative David Reis,...
Shawnee National Forest annual notice of seasonal closures
Winter is on its way, temperatures are cooling, and Shawnee National Forest is closing some of its recreation sites and roads for the season.
For trail enthusiasts, please remember the seasonal wilderness trail restriction prohibiting stock use between December 1 and March...
Gov. Rauner kicks off yearlong celebration of Illinois Bicentennial
Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner and leaders of the Illinois Bicentennial Commission officially kicked off the state’s yearlong 200th birthday celebration at Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier. Illinois Bicentennial will pay tribute to the people, places, and things that are being...
Army National Guard soldiers welcomed home after Puerto Rico deployment
About 155 members of the Illinois Army National Guard returned home to a warm welcome today at the Peoria Air National Guard Base after a four-week deployment in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.Gov. Bruce Rauner, Maj. Gen. Richard Hayes and Illinois Emergency Management...
Rep. Severin met with the Japanese Consulate in Mt. Vernon
State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) joined area leaders to meet with Japanese Consul General Naoki Ito on Wednesday, November 29, for a dinner in Mt. Vernon.The Consul General was in town to tour businesses in Southern Illinois and see...
One Simple Thing You Can Do For Healthy Holidays
Influenza (flu) activity is starting to increase across the country just as friends and family are coming together for the holidays. Getting a flu shot is the best line of defense when it comes to protecting yourself, and those around you, from getting the...
Jeanne Ives Officially Announces Candidacy For Governor
State Representative Jeanne Ives officially announced that she will run for Governor of Illinois on the Republican ticket at a hometown gathering in Wheaton, Illinois.
