State News

ICC Issues 5-Year Rail Crossing Safety Improvement Program

Wednesday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved the 5-year plan for the Crossing Safety Improvements Program at railroad grade crossings and highway-rail grade separations across the state. Over the course of Fiscal Years 2018-2022 the ICC expects to initiate automatic warning device installations for... Read More.

ISP District 19 announce Hamilton County Roadside Safety Check enforcement results

Wednesday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held in Hamilton County from late night 04/08/2017 to early morning 04/09/2017. The RSC was conducted at Illinois Route 14 and Illinois Route 142 in... Read More.

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.

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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.