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Rauner Administration Urges Schools, Universities and Colleges to Prevent Discrimination and Bigotry in Education

Friday, April 28 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today released an open letter to school districts and higher learning institutions on opportunities to address acts of discrimination and bigotry in academic environments. The letter, sent through the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), urges educational institutions to develop... Read More.

Governor Rauner Urges General Assembly to Ensure Pension Reform, Funding for Chicago Public Schools

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Rauner released a video message Thursday encouraging the General Assembly to take swift action on legislation that would enact statewide pension reform while delivering Chicago Public Schools the $215 million it has requested from the state.The Governor has pledged to... Read More.

Jesse White Urges Student Readers to Enter “Letters About Literature” Competition

Friday, September 9 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is urging students in grades 4 through 12 to enter the 2017 “Letters About Literature” contest — a national reading and writing competition funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Library of Congress through... Read More.

Critical blood shortage: Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to give now

Tuesday, July 26 by Jc Tinsley

While thousands of people from across the country responded to the emergency request for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, a critical blood shortage remains. The Red Cross urges eligible donors to give now to help ensure... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE URGES SAFE DRIVING THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Cory Ristvedt, would like to remind motorists to drive sober or designate a driver while celebrating over the 4th of July holiday weekend. Alcohol-related crashes continue to account for a large percentage of fatal crashes... Read More.

Gov. Rauner Urges Illinois to “Start Seeing Motorcycles”

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD – Kick-starting the riding season, Gov. Bruce Rauner joined fellow motorcycle enthusiasts and safety advocates today to launch the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) latest “Start Seeing Motorcycles” campaign. To call attention to the need for all roadway users to be especially vigilant... Read More.

JUSTICE DEPARTMENT WARNS PUBLIC TO BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT TAX RETURN PREPARERS AND TAX SCHEME PROMOTERS, URGES TAXPAYERS TO PAY FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON TIME AND IN FULL

Friday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – With tax season in full swing, the Justice Department urged the public today to avoid dishonest tax-return preparers who fleece their customers and illegally drain the U.S. Treasury. Noting that every taxpayer is ultimately responsible for the contents of his or... Read More.

Phelps Continues Effort to Freeze Property Taxes; Urges Residents to Sign Petition in Support

Thursday, January 14 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. – Continuing his effort to provide property tax relief to Southern Illinois families, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is inviting residents to sign his petition urging legislators and the governor to freeze property taxes in Illinois. “Southern Illinois families have already been asked... Read More.

Reis Urges Drivers to Sign up for License Sticker Notices

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Willow Hill) is reminding motorists that Secretary of State Jesse White’s office will no longer be mailing notifications to vehicle owners reminding them to renew their license plate stickers. Reis says... Read More.

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