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Righter: It’s a sad day for Illinois, for the voiceless, and Illinois taxpayers

Friday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner announcing on Sept. 28 that he will sign House Bill 40 (HB 40) into law: “I am incredibly disappointed in Gov. Rauner’s decision to sign HB 40 into law. “Last... Read More.

U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Union Fair-Share Case

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Today the United States Supreme Court took an important first step toward ending the unconstitutional practice of dipping into the paychecks of hardworking State employees and forcing them to pay into the union coffers, even if they are not members of the union. “No person... Read More.

US District Court enters permanent injunction against Illinois caviar supplier to prevent distribution of adulterated food

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

A federal court in Illinois permanently enjoined a Metropolis, Illinois caviar supplier from distributing adulterated food, the Department of Justice announced today. In a complaint filed on Sept. 20 at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the United States alleged that... Read More.

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Local American Red Cross Volunteers and Staff Support Hurricane Relief Efforts

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross continues the massive relief effort to help people devastated by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. The Red Cross is part of a large team of agencies and organizations responding to provide help to communities turned upside down by these devastating... Read More.

IDOT Winter Operations Positions Still Available

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking workers for temporary jobs to help with snow-and-ice removal this winter in several southern Illinois counties in IDOT District 9. These seasonal positions are available for on-call work schedules. The deadline to apply is Oct. 10. The department's... Read More.

Governor Rauner Encourages Donations for Hurricane Survivors

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner and Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti today encouraged Illinois residents to help the millions of Americans struggling to recover from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria by donating money or time to trusted voluntary, faith-and-community-based charitable organizations. “Mother Nature has devastated Puerto Rico, Texas,... Read More.

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Gov. Rauner signs Conor’s Law

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed into law SB 2185, known as Conor’s Law, legislation that increases public safety by requiring law enforcement to develop policies regarding the response and care for intoxicated young people after an arrest, including attempts to contact a responsible adult.... Read More.

INCREASED ATTENDANCE AT THE 2017 DU QUOIN STATE FAIR

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

Wonderful weather and a great grandstand lineup were large contributors to a successful 2017 Du Quoin State Fair. State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon is proud to announce that preliminary estimates indicate that attendance at the 2017 fair increased by 3.5-percent as compared to 2016. "Each... Read More.

Reis Leads Call for Governor to Veto HB 40

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) is calling on his constituents to join him in forcefully urging Governor Bruce Rauner to veto a bill that would vastly expand access to elective, taxpayer-funded abortions in Illinois. Reis voted NO on House Bill 40 back in... Read More.

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MyTax Illinois Unemployment Insurance Transition is Complete

Tuesday, September 26 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday, September 11, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) successfully transitioned the Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax process over to the MyTax Illinois portal. By working with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), more than 350,000 Illinois employers can now take advantage of... Read More.

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