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Governor Announces Appointments

Monday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced he has made appointments and reappointments to the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board, the Illinois Human Rights Commission, the Illinois Criminal Justice Authority and the Civil Service Commission.Name: Manuel Rodriguez Position: Board Member – Illinois Workforce Innovation BoardGovernor Bruce Rauner has... Read More.

NEW CHANGES TO SALE OF CHAMPIONS WILL AWARD PRIZE MONEY TO MORE YOUTH EXHIBITORS

Monday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

In an effort to celebrate the accomplishments of our youth exhibitors, Director Raymond Poe and State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon announced today that changes outlined in the 2017 Illinois State Fair Joint Livestock Open & Junior Premium Book will allow for more youth exhibitors... Read More.

Illinois State Police announce enforcement results from inaugral Distracted Driving Week

Monday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troopers across the state participated in the first ever “distracted driving awareness week.” During this enforcement campaign Troopers gave special attention to distracted driving, while still enforcing other violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code (IVC). The initiative was sponsored... Read More.

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Flooding affects recreation sites at Shawnee National Forest

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Southern Illinois currently is responding to flooding. As rain continues to fall, many of our streams and rivers have yet to crest, or reach their highest level. While Shawnee National Forest works to assess the impacts of flooding, it’s important people remain safe while... Read More.

American Red Cross Continues with Flood Response While Preparing for Potential of Additional Flooding

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region continues to assist residents who were affected by the heavy rains and flash flooding that pummeled parts of the Midwest, including central and southern Illinois, over the past week. A number of communities in Williamson... Read More.

ICC Approves New Electric Rates for Mt. Carmel Public Utility

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved new electric rates for Mt. Carmel Public Utility Company this week, the company’s first electric rate increase since 2008. The new rates are expected to generate approximately $1,901,561 in additional annual revenue.Mt. Carmel Public Utility provides service to... Read More.

Statement from Governor Regarding American Healthcare Act

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner has released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the American Healthcare Act: “The bill that passed in the U.S. House today continues to be of deep concern to our administration. Recent changes did not address fundamental concerns... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on House Passage of the American Health Care Act

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after the House approved legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), known more commonly as Obamacare: “For seven years, I’ve fought to repeal all of Obamacare’s mandates, middle class taxes, abortion subsidies,... Read More.

Treasurer Frerichs Statement on U.S. Senate Vote That Hurts Employers, Workers Saving for Retirement

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate’s vote to pass House Joint Resolution 66. The passage of the resolution weakens protections for employers who choose to offer Illinois’ Secure Choice retirement savings plan to their workers. Frerichs championed... Read More.

Shimkus Votes to Turn the Page on Obama-era Spending

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

On Thursday the House of Representatives approved the last ever federal spending bill based upon an Obama-era budget. The bipartisan omnibus appropriations bill will keep the government running through September 30, 2017.“My constituents are fed up with massive, must-pass bills that spend too much... Read More.

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Governor Announces Appointments

NEW CHANGES TO SALE OF CHAMPIONS WILL AWARD PRIZE MONEY TO MORE YOUTH EXHIBITORS

Illinois State Police announce enforcement results from inaugral Distracted Driving Week

Flooding affects recreation sites at Shawnee National Forest

American Red Cross Continues with Flood Response While Preparing for Potential of Additional Flooding

ICC Approves New Electric Rates for Mt. Carmel Public Utility

Statement from Governor Regarding American Healthcare Act

Shimkus Statement on House Passage of the American Health Care Act

Treasurer Frerichs Statement on U.S. Senate Vote That Hurts Employers, Workers Saving for Retirement

Shimkus Votes to Turn the Page on Obama-era Spending

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