State News

ICC Issues Second Notice Order to Strengthen Rules for Retail Electric Suppliers

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

By unanimous vote, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) today issued a Second Notice Order in a rule which would make significant changes to the marketing guidelines retail electric suppliers must follow in Illinois.Following electricity price spikes during the “polar vortex” winter of 2013-2014, the... Read More.

Lincoln Log Cabin helps children immerse themselves in Lincoln’s era

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Children and young adults will be able to immerse themselves in frontier life and the world of Abraham Lincoln this summer thanks to three programs being offered by Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.The Littlest Pioneer Day Camp is designed for children heading into... Read More.

Illinois State Police District 19 announce results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP)conducted in Wayneand White Counties during late May. These sTEPpatrols allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement for impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding, and distracted driving violations... Read More.

Illinois State Police warns of phone scam

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam that is currently circulating throughout the state. An individual will call and claim to be associated with the ISP. The caller will state that they are asking for donations for officers... Read More.

USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Thursday, June 15, 2017.“County committees allow farmers and ranchers to make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally to best... Read More.

Governor Announces Leadership Transition at Department of Children and Family Services

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced that Department of Children and Family Services Director George Sheldon will be transitioning out of state government effective June 15, 2017 to become President and CEO of Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc. The governor has designated Lise Spacapan as... Read More.

First Mosquitoes Testing Positive For West Nile Virus Reported

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2017. Madison County Health Department staff collected mosquitoes testing positive on May 22-23, 2017 in Godfrey. “The weather is warming up and we’re... Read More.

Five Key Legislative Measures Initiated by Secretary White Sent to Governor

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White applauded the General Assembly for passing five important bills initiated by his office. “As Secretary of State, I continue to look for ways to further improve customer service, upgrade road safety and expand the organ/tissue donor registry,” said... Read More.

MT. VERNON, IL MAN SENTENCED ON GUN AND DRUG RELATED CHARGES

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Larry D. Mays, 63, of Mt. Vernon, IL, was recently sentenced to federal prison on gun and drug related charges,Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today. On May 25, 2017, Mays was sentenced to 84 months of... Read More.

9-1-1 funding at risk without budget in Springfield

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Time is running out for 9-1-1 in Illinois.The mechanism to fund 9-1-1 expires or sunsets on June 30th. With the Illinois Legislature looking to adjourn on May 31st, lawmakers must agree to a plan to continue the funding of 9-1-1.If lawmakers don’t come to... Read More.