State News

Governor takes bill action

Thursday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bill: Bill No.: HB 768 An Act Concerning Education Action: Vetoed Note: Veto message below. February 28, 2018 To the Honorable Members of The Illinois House of Representatives, 100th General Assembly:Today I veto House Bill 768 from the 100th General Assembly, which would... Read More.

Illinois EPA Announces Draft Plan to Fund $108 Million in Alternate Fuel, Electric and Related Infrastructure Projects

Thursday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

The state is unveiling its plan to spend its share of a multi-billion dollar Volkswagen Settlement. Illinois has been allocated more than $108 million dollars after it was discovered Volkswagen installed emissions cheating software in certain diesel vehicles.Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director... Read More.

Illinois Spring Trout Fishing Season Opens April 7

Tuesday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

The 2018 Illinois Spring Trout fishing season is just a few weeks away. Anglers will need both a fishing license and an Inland Trout Stamp to participate, unless they are under the age of 16, blind, disabled, or are an Illinois resident on leave... Read More.

Madigan Schedules Votes on Gun Safety Measures

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

In the wake of another tragic mass shooting claiming innocent lives at a Florida high school, Speaker Michael J. Madigan and House Democrats will advance a package of legislation next week that includes stricter regulation of gun dealers, restrictions on the purchase of military-style... Read More.

Illinois Proud: Brett Eldredge To Headline 2018 Illinois State Fair

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

A native of Paris, Illinois, Brett Eldredge, will headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Friday, August 17. His Illinois roots run deep as his second album is titled Illinois and he has videos set in his hometown and Wrigley Field. This powerhouse country... Read More.

Illinois State Police troopers recognize Black History Month

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

In honor of Black History Month, African American Troopers along with active and retired members of the Illinois Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (ABLE) are volunteering throughout the state at various schools where they are reading to students and engaging them in discussions... Read More.

IL. Native Plant Society’s 2018 Indigenous Plant Symposium April 13-15

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Native Plant Society will host its 2018 Indigenous Plant Symposium from April 13 to April 15 at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois. Its focus is Shawnee Natural Areas: Hotspots of Biodiversity.“Southern Illinois is one of the most biologically diverse places... Read More.

Summer Employment Available at Rend Lake

Thursday, February 22 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is looking for qualified candidates to fill student vacancies for the 2018 summer recreation season. Rend Lake offers a great work experience opportunity for students pursuing a career in the field of biology, outdoor recreation,... Read More.

Illinois Department of Revenue Launches Statewide Electronic Lien Registry

Wednesday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Individuals looking for tax liens filed by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) now have a searchable database at their disposal. A new online Statewide Tax Lien Registry (Lien Registry) provides a single-source to locate all active liens and releases filed by IDOR.The Lien... Read More.

A chance to vote on the best of Illinois

Tuesday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinoisans can celebrate the state’s 200th birthday by choosing the 200 greatest people, places and things in state history in online voting coordinated by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, The State Journal-Register and the Illinois Bicentennial Commission.Every two weeks through the rest... Read More.