State News

Pepsi MidAmerica – a company ‘Born, Built, Grown’ in Illinois – unveils Bicentennial Pepsi can

Monday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today joined Pepsi MidAmerica COO John Rains to unveil the limited edition Illinois Bicentennial Pepsi can and pop open the first edition to come off the production line.The commemorative can will be immediately available at stores and markets in the Pepsi... Read More.

Sen. Dale Righter: 215 new Illinois laws going into effect Jan. 1st

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

Laws taking effect January 1, 2018 1. Bail Reform Act of 2017 and State RICO Extension (SB 2034/PA 100-0001):Grants a right to counsel at bail hearings, provides for mandatory bail re-hearings on nonviolent offenses, and provides that any bail set should be non-monetary and that... Read More.

Red Cross Holiday Gift Guide: 3 Ways to ‘Give Something That Means Something’ This Holiday Season

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

After responding to a string of historic disasters, the American Red Cross is appealing to the public to “Give Something That Means Something” this holiday season. Throughout the Holiday Giving Season, donors can help bring hope and relief to children,... Read More.

Gov. Rauner visits small manufacturers in Fairfield, Ridgway; notes reform goals

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner stopped by two southern Illinois manufacturing facilities today, noting the singular achievements of an oil spill equipment maker in Fairfield and a group of Ridgway artisans crafting baseball bats swung by major-leaguers.“Yours is a great story,” Rauner said before his tour... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE GEAR UP ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS FOR OPERATION C.A.R.E.

Wednesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) will conduct a statewide enforcement initiative in support of Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) during the Holiday Lifesavers Weekend, December 15-17, 2017.During this enforcement period, ISP Troopers will be stopping and arresting drunk drivers on Illinois roadways. Our... Read More.

One year in, Future Energy Jobs Act on pace to add jobs, draw investment

Wednesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Addressing gatherings at nuclear power plants in Cordova and Clinton, Gov. Bruce Rauner today celebrated the jobs saved and gains made one year in to the state’s tenure with the Future Energy Jobs Act.“Today we are here to celebrate the... Read More.

Illinois Farm Bureau’s new solar policy comes from White County

Tuesday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

By Kay Shipman and Deana StroischCapping off a yearlong policy process, county Farm Bureau delegates this week endorsed a new solar energy policy, the organization’s farm bill priorities and strengthened policies related to conservation programs.Illinois Farm Bureau’s new solar policy, originally proposed by White... Read More.

Open Enrollment Ends Friday, December 15th

Tuesday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) is reminding consumers that the 2018 Open Enrollment Period ends Friday, December 15, 2017. All Illinoisans needing health insurance coverage for 2018 must enroll by 11pm on Friday, December 15, 2017.In past years, consumers had time to change... Read More.

IDOT’s Annual Traveler Opinion Survey Available

Friday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on the state’s transportation system through its annual Illinois Traveler Opinion Survey, available today through Dec. 31.“Illinois is the transportation hub of North America, a role we take very seriously,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn.... Read More.

Illinois Firearm Season Preliminary Harvest Totals 80,021 Deer

Thursday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters harvested a preliminary total of 80,021 deer during the seven-day Illinois Firearm Deer Season that concluded on Sunday, Dec. 3. The 2017 preliminary harvest total compares to the final total of 79,559 deer harvested during the firearm season in 2016.The preliminary harvest for... Read More.