State News

Celebrate the equinox and Mississippian culture March 19 at Cahokia Mounds

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will welcome the equinox and the arrival of spring with a special dawn event March 19 at the “Woodhenge” solar calendar.Visitors can gather at 6:45 a.m. Sunday to see dawn break over a reconstruction of the calendar used... Read More.

Secretary of Education Calls on Chicago Public Schools to Support Pension Reform Plan Legislation

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of Education Beth Purvis today called on Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to support legislation being filed by Senators Michael Connelly and Jil Tracy, which would enact statewide pension reform while providing CPS with $215 million for its pension payment.“At a time when... Read More.

Righter legislation protects property owners’ rights

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

To provide greater protections for private-property owners when utility companies seek to install power lines, State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is sponsoring legislation to slow the process and give property owners more rights. “While the electric grid does need to be expanded due to... Read More.

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Madigan, Harris Set Hearing on Trump Administration Medicaid Proposal

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan has directed state Rep. Greg Harris, chair of the House Appropriations-Human Services Committee, to hold a hearing Thursday to determine how Medicaid cuts being pushed by the Trump Administration and congressional Republicans will affect children, families and other vulnerable residents... Read More.

Illinois Department of Human Services’ Cost Savings Efforts Set to Move Forward

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services’ proposed overtime policy to govern overtime in the Home Services Program cleared the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. This rule will protect Illinois’ most vulnerable residents, create jobs and ensure the long-term sustainability of the program to allow... Read More.

2017 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Now Open

Tuesday, March 14 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today encouraged young photographers to submit photos for the 2017 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The contest encourages young photographers to share their vision of agriculture in our state. “Illinois continues to be a leader in farming and strives... Read More.

More Than 1,000 Youth to Compete in Illinois State Archery Tournament March 24th and 25th

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will host the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Illinois State Tournament on Friday, March 24th, and Saturday, March 25th, at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. Participation remains strong as 1,120 archers... Read More.

IDOA REMINDS LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS TO PROTECT THEIR INVESTMENTS

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

Recently the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H7 avian influenza in a commercial chicken breeder flock in Tennessee. This is the first confirmed case of high path avian influenza (HPAI)... Read More.

Luck Won’t Get You Home Safely on St. Patrick’s Day

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) reminds you to plan before you party this St. Patrick’s Day. If you’ll be drinking alcohol to celebrate the holiday, don’t drive. Designate a driver, call a cab or ride-sharing company or take public transit. Don’t make a... Read More.

Turn and Test: Red Cross Says Test Your Smoke Alarms When You Turn the Clocks Ahead This Weekend

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday at 2:00 a.m. so turn the clocks ahead one hour. The American Red Cross reminds everyone it’s also a good time to TEST the batteries in their smoke alarms as they TURN their clocks ahead an hour.“When you turn... Read More.