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Gov. Rauner enacts civil asset forfeiture reform

Wednesday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed HB303, bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming Illinois’ asset forfeiture system. The reforms will increase transparency and shift burdens of proof to protect innocent citizens while maintaining the proper use of asset forfeiture as a tool for law enforcement. Gov.... Read More.

Illinois Residents Encouraged to Register for ‘The Great ShakeOut’ Earthquake Drill

Wednesday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

On Oct. 19 at 10:19 a.m., millions of people in the U.S. and around the globe will take a few minutes to practice three simple actions that could save their lives during a major earthquake. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and municipal and... Read More.

Lincoln Presidential Library obtains collection of southern Illinois documents, including 1796 atlas

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has obtained an amazing trove of documents that trace one southern Illinois family’s history, from arriving in America to surviving fires and floods to suffering tragic losses in war. The centerpiece of the collection is a rare 1796... Read More.

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White, Wabash, Wayne Counties among those getting IEMA grants

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Emergency management agencies in 32 counties will be getting thousands of dollars each to beef up their emergency operations centers. In a news release, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency says the total of $500,000 in grant money it is awarding will be spent on personal... Read More.

EDGE tax credit overhaul gets Gov. Rauner’s signature

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed legislation (HB162) that overhauls the EDGE Tax Credit Program and provides much-needed transparency and taxpayer protections. “The EDGE Tax Credit Program overhaul is a bipartisan job creation program that is innovative and competitive for businesses,” Gov. Rauner said. “This legislation... Read More.

American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region Supporting Hurricane Relief Efforts

Friday, September 15 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross continues the massive relief effort to provide safe shelter, food and comfort to thousands of people affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The Red Cross is part of a large team of agencies and organizations responding to provide help to... Read More.

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Governor, Lt. Governor offices announce new consolidated policy organization

Friday, September 15 by Jc Tinsley

A new team of experts has been assembled in the Rauner-Sanguinetti Administration to focus on issue areas key to state policy development. The new policy teams – in economics, health and social services, criminal justice, and infrastructure and regulation – will integrate their efforts to... Read More.

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.

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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.

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Gov. Rauner enacts civil asset forfeiture reform

Illinois Residents Encouraged to Register for ‘The Great ShakeOut’ Earthquake Drill

Lincoln Presidential Library obtains collection of southern Illinois documents, including 1796 atlas

White, Wabash, Wayne Counties among those getting IEMA grants

EDGE tax credit overhaul gets Gov. Rauner’s signature

American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region Supporting Hurricane Relief Efforts

Governor, Lt. Governor offices announce new consolidated policy organization

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

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