State News

Gov. Rauner takes budget actions

Friday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

After conducting a thorough review of the out-of-balance fiscal year 2018 budget passed by the General Assembly in July, Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced he intends to exercise borrowing authority to issue $6 billion in bonds to pay down a portion of the state’s... Read More.

Illinois State Police District 19 Announces August Activity and Enforcement

Friday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of August. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,357incidents during the month. Enforcement activityconsisted of 562citations and... Read More.

Action plan provides framework to address state’s opioid crisis

Thursday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti, several state agency officials, stakeholders, and advocates today helped release the State of Illinois Opioid Action Plan. A coalition of state agencies has developed a strategic framework that outlines what Illinois needs to do to address the opioid crisis and... Read More.

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Jesse White Warns Consumers to Beware of Flood Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Harvey

Thursday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White is warning consumers looking to purchase used vehicles to beware of flood damaged cars resulting from flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. In an effort to protect Illinois consumers, White has instructed his office to closely monitor title applications involving... Read More.

llinois State Fair Announces 2017 Attendance Numbers

Thursday, September 7 by Jc Tinsley

Fueled by great weather, new attractions, and a diverse grandstand lineup, the Illinois State Fair experienced wide-spread success at this year's fair. State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon is proud to announce that preliminary estimates indicate that attendance at the 2017 fair increased by 15.5-percent,... Read More.

Righter appointed to Community Care Task Force, will address failing Community Care Program

Wednesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) will be part of a team of lawmakers, state agencies that oversee healthcare services, and organizations that advocate for senior citizens, among others, that will study and offer suggestions on how the state can do a more efficient job... Read More.

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American Indian Educational Days at Cahokia Mounds, Sept. 9-10

Tuesday, September 5 by Jc Tinsley

American Indian craftpersons, demonstrators, and performers, will be featured at American Indian Educational Days at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site on Saturday and Sunday, September 9-10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Booths will be set up in the lobby of the Interpretive Center where... Read More.

IEMA Joins Nationwide Campaign to Encourage Disaster Preparedness

Tuesday, September 5 by Jc Tinsley

September is National Preparedness Month and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is joining with emergency management agencies throughout the state and across the U.S. to encourage people to spend a few moments during the month on disaster preparedness. The campaign’s theme Disasters Don’t Plan... Read More.

Illinois State Police District 19 announce results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol

Tuesday, September 5 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in Wayne County during the Labor Day Holiday Weekend. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on... Read More.

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Lanes Reopened for Labor Day Holiday Weekend

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that lanes will be reopened, where possible, Labor Day weekend to expedite travel during the holiday weekend. Non-emergency road work will be suspended from 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, until 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5. Road work will resume... Read More.

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Gov. Rauner takes budget actions

Illinois State Police District 19 Announces August Activity and Enforcement

Action plan provides framework to address state’s opioid crisis

Jesse White Warns Consumers to Beware of Flood Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Harvey

llinois State Fair Announces 2017 Attendance Numbers

Righter appointed to Community Care Task Force, will address failing Community Care Program

American Indian Educational Days at Cahokia Mounds, Sept. 9-10

IEMA Joins Nationwide Campaign to Encourage Disaster Preparedness

Illinois State Police District 19 announce results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol

Lanes Reopened for Labor Day Holiday Weekend

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