Governor Rauner Announces #GovClassroomVisit

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced on his Facebook page #GovClassroomVisit for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, encouraging classrooms to submit videos showcasing what they’re learning and how. The videos can focus on anything from computer or technology projects to hands-on assignments and...

Sen. Righter sworn in for 100th General Assembly

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is sworn into office Jan. 11 in the Senate chambers of the Illinois Capitol. Righter was one of dozens of Senators who were sworn into office as part of the inauguration of the 100th Illinois General Assembly.

Senate enacts term limits for its leadership

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement Jan. 11 after the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 3, which enacts term limits of 10 years on the offices of Senate President and Senate Minority Leader.“This is a good step and another...

Department of Human Services Announces Illinois School for the Deaf Superintendent

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today the selection of Julee Nist to serve as the next Superintendent for the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD). Nist brings a wide range of experience, from interpreter and teacher to principal, which will be...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District to Host Annual Years of Service Dinner

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

Thursday, January 19th, the Hamilton Memorial Hospital District will host their Annual Years of Service Dinner at the First United Methodist Church in McLeansboro, IL.Employees will be recognized for their 2016 milestone employment dates. “We are excited to have quite a few employees being...

Volunteers Across Illinois Set To Make Martin Luther King Day A “Day On, Not A Day Off”

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner has proclaimed January 16, 2017 as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in the state of Illinois. The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) today encouraged people across Illinois to take part in the day of...

Treasurer Frerichs to Propose New Legislation to Strengthen Life Insurance Law, Issue Final Report to General Assembly

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs will propose new legislation on Thursday to strengthen the life insurance law that went into effect this month. The proposal represents the next logical step to bring commonsense change to the life insurance industry because some companies have not paid...

Miner Refresher Training set for January 21 at RLC

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

Surface and underground miners can enroll today in an Annual Refresher Training, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 21 at Rend Lake College. The class runs from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. in the Coal Mine Training Center on the Ina campus.The one-day training course will...

Primitive Crafts classes at RLC coming to Mt. Vernon, Wayne City

Wednesday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Get your creative juices flowing and create unique primitive decorations with instructor Melissa Lowery during Primitive Crafts class this spring. Classes will be held in Mt. Vernon and Wayne City.Lowery, owner of Simply Primitive in Wayne City, will help participants construct one-of-a-kind crafts on...

Governor Bruce Rauner issues statement on Democratic Leaders Embracing Economic Changes

Wednesday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement on Democratic leaders embracing economic changes:“After two years, both Democratic leaders finally agree that we must have a balanced budget with economic changes to increase our competitiveness to grow jobs. That's an important...