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November Financial and Professional Regulation Enforcement Report Now Available Online

Tuesday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today issued a report on enforcement actions taken during November 2017. The report is now available at www.IDFPR.com.

IDOT in 2017: Building Connections, Improving Safety, Focusing on Innovation

Tuesday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation, under the leadership of Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn, delivered in 2017 on its commitment to create economic opportunity throughout the state by better connecting communities, improving safety and enhancing quality of life. 'With the third-largest... Read More.

IEMA Encourages People to ‘Resolve to be Prepared’

Tuesday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, blizzards and other disasters across the U.S. in 2017 highlighted the importance of being prepared for all types of emergencies. As the New Year begins, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people... Read More.

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Secretary of State Offices Closed for New Year’s Day

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and Driver Services facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed on Monday, January 1st, while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, December 30th, in observance of New Year’s Day. All office... Read More.

Ring in the New Year Safely: Keep the Celebration off the Road

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation, along with state and local law enforcement, wants to ring in 2018 with zero alcohol- and drug-related crashes on Illinois roads. As part of the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over holiday enforcement period – Dec. 18 through... Read More.

Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas for Sixth Consecutive Month

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan Area Nov. 2017 Nov. 2016 Over-the-Year Change Bloomington 3.9% 4.6% -0.7 Carbondale-Marion 4.5% 5.2% -0.7 Champaign-Urbana 4.2% 4.7% -0.5 Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights 4.8% 5.3% -0.5 Danville 6.0% 6.7% -0.7 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 3.9% 4.8% -0.9 Decatur 5.3% 6.0% -0.7 Elgin 4.4% 4.9% -0.5 Kankakee 5.0% 5.8% -0.8 Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI 3.9% 4.6% -0.7 Peoria 4.8% 5.9% -1.1 Rockford 5.1% 6.0% -0.9 Springfield 4.0% 4.4% -0.4 St. Louis (IL-Section) 4.5% 5.1% -0.6 Illinois Statewide 4.7% 5.2% -0.5 * Data subject to revision. CHICAGO–Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in November in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

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Jesse White’s New Law to Remove Stickers/Decals from Dealership Vehicles before Test Drives Takes Effect Jan. 1

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

A new law initiated by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to remove stickers, decals and paperwork from car windows before test driving a dealership’s vehicle takes effect Jan. 1. White’s top priority is to improve road safety. “This traffic safety measure is a common-sense... Read More.

White Expands Organ/Tissue Donor Registry; 16- and 17-Year-Olds Can Become Donors as of Jan. 1

Thursday, December 28 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card will take effect on Jan. 1, 2018. “Our main priority is to save lives,” said... Read More.

Illinois American Water offers Cold Weather Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes and Meters

Thursday, December 28 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois American Water reminds homeowners of steps to take to prevent water damage from frozen and burst pipes. Tips also address frozen water meters, which can bring costly plumbing repairs and replacement fees along with headaches and unexpected expense for homeowners. “We are facing frigid... Read More.

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Secretary of State Offices Closed for Christmas

Friday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed Friday, December 22nd and Monday, December 25th; while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, December 23rd and Tuesday, December 26th, in observance... Read More.

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November Financial and Professional Regulation Enforcement Report Now Available Online

IDOT in 2017: Building Connections, Improving Safety, Focusing on Innovation

IEMA Encourages People to ‘Resolve to be Prepared’

Secretary of State Offices Closed for New Year’s Day

Ring in the New Year Safely: Keep the Celebration off the Road

Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas for Sixth Consecutive Month

Jesse White’s New Law to Remove Stickers/Decals from Dealership Vehicles before Test Drives Takes Effect Jan. 1

White Expands Organ/Tissue Donor Registry; 16- and 17-Year-Olds Can Become Donors as of Jan. 1

Illinois American Water offers Cold Weather Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes and Meters

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Christmas

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