Sen. Dale Righter: New laws that will go into effect Jan. 1, 2017

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

As citizens throughout the state of Illinois ring in the New Year, nearly 200 laws will take effect. A significant number of the new laws target crime, make changes to the criminal justice system, seek to assist law enforcement, and advance safety provisions for...

DCFS’ Home for the Holidays campaign reunites families and finds forever homes for 1,742 children in care

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director George H. Sheldon today announced that the department found a forever home for 1,742 children in care, surpassing the goal of 1,000, as a part of the Home for the Holidays campaign.Breakdown 848 children found permanency with...

RLC Foundation looks back on legacy of donor Marjorie Farrar

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Diamond donor level in the Rend Lake College Foundation is reserved for those who go far above and beyond with contributions to the college. With only 11 members of this group, these donors represent major sponsors of all kinds, from scholarship donors to...

Illinois Selected to Participate in National Criminal Justice Reform Project

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) Executive Director John Maki today announced Illinois’ selection for participation in the

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees meeting calendar for 2017

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Tuesday January 10, 2017 6:30 PM Student CenterTuesday February 14, 2017 6:30 PM Student CenterTuesday March 14, 2017 6:30 PM Student CenterTuesday April 11, 2017 6:30 PM Student CenterTuesday May 2, 2017 6:30 PM Student CenterTuesday June 6, 2017 6:30 PM Student CenterTuesday July...

Illinois Department of Insurance Reminds Consumers of Their Rights When Joining an HMO

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Insurance reminds Illinois consumers about their rights and legal protections related to HMO networks. Continuing health care services from a provider during an ongoing course of treatment is crucial. Illinois laws protect HMO members when their provider leaves a network...

Governor Rauner Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Extend the Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Executive Director Audra Hamernik today applauded Governor Bruce Rauner for signing Senate Bill 2921, legislation that preserves an incentive for private investment in affordable housing throughout Illinois by extending the Affordable Housing Tax Credit for an additional five years.“The...

USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Investments in Illinois

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director (SED) Scherrie V. Giamanco today announced that up to 15,000 acres can be enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) in Illinois for critical wildlife and water quality efforts.“Over the past...

Grayville City Council agenda for Tuesday, December 27

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTEXECUTIVE SESSION: 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 1 The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or...

Unemployment Rates Remain Higher than National Rate in all but one Metro Area

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

This month, 13 of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced declines in their over-the-year unemployment rates and one was unchanged. Eight of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs and six reported declines, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of...