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Jesse White’s Legislation to Expand the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Passes Senate Unanimously

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card passed the Illinois Senate today.SB Bill 868, sponsored by state Sen. Mattie... Read More.

ISBE simulation shows good results for Barickman’s school funding legislation

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

An Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) funding simulation shows State Senator Jason Barickman’s (R-Bloomington) school funding reform plan would provide a major boost to struggling schools across the state, sending more than a half a billion dollars in funding through an evidence based... Read More.

Reis Rejects Taxpayer Funded Abortion Bill

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) cast a resounding no vote on Tuesday when on a bill that would radically expand access to elective, taxpayer-funded abortions. HB 40 on Tuesday. Reis spoke against the abortion-on-demand legislation, citing moral objections and the potential for explosive future... Read More.

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Treasurer Frerichs Announces First Quarter Investment Returns

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

A shift in investment strategy that embraced longer-term investments and higher yields allowed the state to more than double its investment income to $26 million in the first quarter of this year, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. The shift is possible after an... Read More.

Frerichs: Trump Trashes Protections for Students and Taxpayers

Thursday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Private companies that service college loans will profit at the expense of students because the Trump administration killed commonsense changes to reduce the default rate among college borrowers, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. “Let’s be clear about what President Trump’s changes mean. These... Read More.

Forensic Falcons Earn National Distinction

Wednesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

The SIC Forensic Falcons took second place in the nation for individual events at the national community college speech tournament in Washington, D.C. Front row (l-r): Shannon Welker, Carrice McDaniel, Haley Rushing, and Cassidy Maynard. Second row (l-r): Rachael Hooven, Noah Taylor, Kaydee... Read More.

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Rauner Administration Seeks to Rid State Government of Illegal Hires Made Under Previous Administration

Wednesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration this week filed a motion to deny employees hired illegally by the previous administration the protection of a collective bargaining agreement. The motion continues the Rauner Administration’s commitment to reforming the patronage mess it inherited. As the Special Master noted in her... Read More.

Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Announces Financial Literacy Partnership with Econ Illinois

Wednesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced a partnership with Econ Illinois to help improve financial literacy among Illinois students. The announcement was made during Money Smart Week at the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago. “We are excited to partner with Econ Illinois to promote Illinois’... Read More.

‘Base ball’ comes to Lewis and Clark site on May 6

Wednesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Underhand pitching? Strikers? Pitchers 45 feet from home? What game is this?It’s vintage “base ball” as played 150 years ago, and the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will host a game Saturday, May 6, at 10 a.m.The gentlemen of the Vandalia Old Capitals,... Read More.

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Lewis and Clark State Historic Site plans festivities for anniversary of explorers’ journey

Wednesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will celebrate the start of the explorers’ famous journey with three days of special events, including unique educational activities for children and a free festival for people of all ages.More than 800 fourth-graders will take part in... Read More.

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