SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois AFL-CIO, representing nearly 1 million working families across the state, today issued the following statement on the retirement of longtime Illinois House Speaker and State Representative Michael J. Madigan:“The Illinois AFL-CIO and all of organized labor in Illinois wish to sincerely... Read More.
The following games originally scheduled for 2/18 and 2/19 have been rescheduled for Saturday, March 6th.10 am - CWCHS Freshman Boys vs. Hamilton Co.
11:15ish - CWCHS JV Boys vs. Hamilton Co.
12:45ish - CWCHS Varsity Boys vs. Hamilton Co.
3:15ish - CWCHS JV Girls vs. Hamilton... Read More.
Weather continues to delay federal shipments of vaccines
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,795 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 male 40s, 2 females 70s, 1 male... Read More.
SPRINGFIELD – The Transportation for Illinois Coalition today issued the following statement as Gov. Pritzker presented his Fiscal Year 2022 state budget proposal.TFIC is an umbrella organization of business, labor and transportation groups was formed more than 20 years ago to effectively advocate for... Read More.
Illinois Chamber President and CEO Todd Maisch released the following statement on Governor Pritzker's Budget Address."The Illinois Chamber is opposed to the massive tax increase proposed by the Governor’s budget plan under the guise of "closing corporate loopholes." We understand that the state has... Read More.
Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct a Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrol in Saline and Gallatin Counties during March. NITE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in... Read More.
Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Wabash, Edwards, and Wayne Counties during March. OREPs allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws.... Read More.
Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) in White County during March. The use of RSCs combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement in order to save... Read More.
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fuel and Retail Association, representing Illinois gas stations and convenience stores, today issued the following statement in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022 as outlined in his speech today:“At a time when so many small... Read More.