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ISP District 19 announces May enforcement and activity figures

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of May. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,756 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of... Read More.

Grande Levée returns to Vandalia Statehouse with food, music and President Lincoln June 16-17

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Grande Levée – a two-day party appropriate for the dignitaries a frontier state capital attracted during the 1830s – returns to the Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site on June 16-17.The event includes appearances by President Lincoln (portrayed by Randy Duncan), bluegrass music, craft... Read More.

IDPH Offers Tips To Avoid Tickborne Illness

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

As the weather warms up, more ticks are starting to appear. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D., reminds residents about the importance of taking precautions against tick bites and the diseases they carry.“Ticks can carry diseases like Lyme... Read More.

Reis legislation helping rural communities seeking wastewater services heads to Governor

Wednesday, June 7 by Jc Tinsley

On the final day of the spring legislative session in Springfield, the Illinois Senate passed legislation sponsored by State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) which was drafted as a constituent initiative aimed at helping rural communities seeking wastewater services. HB1914 allows water districts and... Read More.

Illinois Sheriffs, Chiefs of Police call for 9-1-1 bill approval

Tuesday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

9-1-1 is the backbone of public safety and Illinois’ back is breaking.On behalf of the Sheriffs, the Chiefs of Police, and all the men and women of public safety in Illinois, we encourage Governor Rauner to approve SB 1839. Without that approval, the system... Read More.

Illinois state employee asks U.S. Supreme Court to hear First Amendment challenge to mandatory union fees

Tuesday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will be asked to hear a case that could free government workers from being forced to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment. Forcing government employees to pay money to union officials to keep their jobs violates... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE LAUNCH THREE-DAY COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY PROGRAM

Tuesday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will take part in a three-day, nationwide safety program to conduct commercial motor vehicle enforcement checks to ensure the safety of competent professional drivers and the motoring public in Cook, Will, St.... Read More.

Family Preparedness Plans Must Include Pets

Tuesday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

Pets are cherished family members in many Illinois homes, so it’s important for pet owners to have plans to keep their pets safe during and after emergencies. Throughout National Pet Preparedness Month in June, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management... Read More.

ICC Announces Release of Report in Cloud Computing Notice of Inquiry

Tuesday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) announced the release of a report detailing findings from the Commission’s Notice of Inquiry (NOI) regarding the regulatory treatment of cloud-based computing arrangements.Initiated in February 2016 by Chairman Brien J. Sheahan, the NOI is a fact-gathering process through which... Read More.

Illinois State Police announce results from Memorial Weekend Enforcement Campaign

Monday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announce the results of the Memorial Weekend enforcement campaign. The official reporting period for the Memorial Weekend enforcement was May 26 - 29. During that time, Troopers issued 5,585 traffic citations and 4,597 written warnings. Troopers also made 80... Read More.

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ISP District 19 announces May enforcement and activity figures

Grande Levée returns to Vandalia Statehouse with food, music and President Lincoln June 16-17

IDPH Offers Tips To Avoid Tickborne Illness

Reis legislation helping rural communities seeking wastewater services heads to Governor

Illinois Sheriffs, Chiefs of Police call for 9-1-1 bill approval

Illinois state employee asks U.S. Supreme Court to hear First Amendment challenge to mandatory union fees

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE LAUNCH THREE-DAY COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY PROGRAM

Family Preparedness Plans Must Include Pets

Illinois State Police announce results from Memorial Weekend Enforcement Campaign

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