State News

Just One Week Left to File Your Income Tax Return

Tuesday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

With only seven days left to file federal and state income tax returns, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers to file as soon as they can. More than 4 million taxpayers have already filed their 2016 Illinois individual income tax returns... Read More.

Righter legislation to help rural teacher shortage

Tuesday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

Rural school districts struggling to find good teachers to hire would see a much larger pool of applicants, under legislation sponsored by State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon).Right now, students seeking a career in teaching must score at least 22 on their ACT test or... Read More.

Southern Illinois Public Corruption Task Force introduces new Tip Line

Tuesday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday, April 10, 2017, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, and Brendan F. Kelly, State’s Attorney for St. Clair County, Illinois, announce the introduction of the Southern Illinois Public Corruption Task Force Tip Line: 618-589-7353.There will also... Read More.

Illinois Improving Training Hate Crime for State Police Cadets

Tuesday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced the next steps to comprehensive plan to combat hate crimes in Illinois through improved training of law enforcement.As directed by the Governor last month, Illinois State Police worked with the Anti-Defamation League to create a new curriculum for Illinois... Read More.

Illinois State Police Recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

The week of April 9-15, 2017, is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This week marks the time each year when the public safety community formally acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of all Telecommunicators, Call-Takers, and Technicians. Telecommunications personnel are critical to every aspect of... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Judge Gorsuch

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement on today’s Senate confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch:"I congratulate Judge Neil Gorsuch on his confirmation as the next Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Judge Gorsuch will bring the same respect for the... Read More.

Rauner Administration Files Brief in Support of State Employees’ Pay

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration filed a brief in the Fifth Judicial District Appellate Court this afternoon addressing the duplicity of the Attorney General’s appeal in the state employee pay lawsuit. For over a year, AG Madigan benefitted from the very court order she is now... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Syria Missile Strike

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement on Thursday's Tomahawk missile strike on Syria’s Shayrat air base:“In 2013 I cautioned President Obama about military intervention in Syria. I also questioned why we are always the ones to respond, and why the international community... Read More.

IDNR Announces Schedule of Waterfowl Blind Site Drawings

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

Waterfowl hunters are encouraged to mark their calendars for upcoming waterfowl hunting blind site random drawings to be held at several public hunting areas in Illinois in June, July and August.Duck and goose hunters must register in person for waterfowl blind site drawings and... Read More.

White’s Legislation to Allow Advertising to Offset Costs of Vehicle Registration Reminder Notices Passes the House

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White commended the Illinois House of Representatives for passing legislation he initiated to allow private companies to pay for advertising space on vehicle registration renewals. House Bill 394, sponsored by House Transportation Chairman, John D’Amico (D-Chicago), makes it lawful... Read More.