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Illinois job growth stuck in neutral

Friday, September 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate increased +0.2 percentage points to 5.0 percent in August and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -3,700 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

Department of Revenue Waives IFTA/MFUT Requirements Due to Hurricane Irma

Friday, September 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), pursuant to 35 ILCS 505/13a.4 and 13a.5, has temporarily suspended International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) registration and motor fuel use tax (MFUT) single trip permitting for qualified vehicles engaged in interstate disaster relief efforts... Read More.

CRASH FATALITIES DROP 78 PERCENT OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo P. Schmitz announces fatal traffic crashes dropped from 19 in 2016, to 5 in 2017; and fatalities dropped from 23 in 2016, to 5 in 2017.Over the Labor Day holiday weekend, the ISP issued 6,127 total citations and... Read More.

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

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is urging students in grades 4 through 12 to enter the 2018 “Letters About Literature” contest — a national reading and writing competition.“Letters About Literature” invites students to read a book, poem or play of their... Read More.

Outlaws, soldiers, immigrants and more Oct 5-6 at Conference on Illinois History

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Outlaws getting quick justice from a mob. Enslaved people suffering in a supposedly free state. Immigrants making new lives in small towns and big cities. Lingering questions about Abraham Lincoln’s coffin.Those stories and many others will be told next month at the 2017 Conference... Read More.

Voters honor Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as a top Illinois attraction

Wednesday, September 13 by Jc Tinsley

Voters have once again delivered for Abraham Lincoln.The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum was selected as one of the top attractions in Illinois by voters in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest.Coming in at No. 3, the ALPLM was the... Read More.

New State Law Allows All Hunters in Illinois to Use Crossbows During Archery Seasons

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters in Illinois may use crossbows during archery hunting seasons, including the Illinois Archery Deer Season and the Illinois Fall Turkey Archery Season beginning on Oct. 1. Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law House Bill 2893, which amended the Illinois Wildlife Code to repeal restrictions... Read More.

Gov. Rauner praises Illinois-Japan trade, investment partnership at start of MWJA Conference

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner stressed the need to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan relationship at today’s launch of the 49th Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference. The conference, which continues through Tuesday, unites business, education and government leaders in an effort to further trade and investment opportunities between... Read More.

Joint Statement of IBHE, ICCB, ISAC and FIICU on Rescission of DACA

Tuesday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

In response to the announcement by the Trump administration to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy and begin a six-month wind down, the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Illinois Community College Board, Illinois Student Assistance Commission, and the Federation of Independent... Read More.

American Red Cross Offers Expedited Training for New Volunteers

Monday, September 11 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross continues to provide critical services to residents in Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Georgia as thousands of people remain in shelters in need of a safe place to stay, food, health services and emotional support. Red Cross volunteers are on the... Read More.

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Illinois job growth stuck in neutral

Department of Revenue Waives IFTA/MFUT Requirements Due to Hurricane Irma

CRASH FATALITIES DROP 78 PERCENT OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND

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

Outlaws, soldiers, immigrants and more Oct 5-6 at Conference on Illinois History

Voters honor Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as a top Illinois attraction

New State Law Allows All Hunters in Illinois to Use Crossbows During Archery Seasons

Gov. Rauner praises Illinois-Japan trade, investment partnership at start of MWJA Conference

Joint Statement of IBHE, ICCB, ISAC and FIICU on Rescission of DACA

American Red Cross Offers Expedited Training for New Volunteers

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