State News

Governor Announces Finalists of #GovClassroomVisit

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Rauner announced today the finalists of the #GovClassroomVisit learning tour at the Governor’s Cabinet on Children and Youth (Children’s Cabinet) quarterly meeting. More than a hundred schools submitted a video to show the Administration the innovative ways they were learning.“It was incredibly exciting... Read More.

Madigan Introduces Bill Streamlining Administration of Lincoln Library

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposal to make the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum into a freestanding institution in his proposed state budget, Speaker Michael J. Madigan is introducing legislation to improve the administration of the library, advancing an effort prioritized by both Rauner... Read More.

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

Friday, March 10 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 House of Representatives today.House Bill 1805, sponsored by state... Read More.

Unemployment rate unchanged at 5.7% in January

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois’s unemployment rate held at 5.7 percent in January and nonfarm payrolls increased by +1,700 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and distributed today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). December job growth... Read More.

Governor: “We cannot stay silent on hate”

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner announced today at the Illinois Holocaust Museum Humanitarian Awards dinner a number of steps the administration is taking to combat hate crimes and growing anti-Semitism in Illinois. “We cannot stay silent on hate. We cannot stay silent when families in our community... Read More.

Seat Belts on School Buses Bill Passes House Committee

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation supported by Secretary of State Jesse White requiring seat belts on school buses in Illinois passed the House Transportation Vehicles and Safety Committee today and now moves to the full House of Representatives. House Bill 3377 sponsored by Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) requires... Read More.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Moves for More Women and Minorities on Corporate Boards

Wednesday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

More women and minorities need to serve on corporate boards, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.Frerichs will use his role as Illinois’ chief investment officer to encourage greater boardroom diversity. A corporate board without women and minorities typically does not reflect its employees... Read More.

Shimkus on Repeal and Replace Bill: “This is the relief my constituents have demanded”

Wednesday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today praised the American Health Care Act (AHCA) – House Republicans’ legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), more commonly known as Obamacare. “This is the relief my constituents have demanded,” said Shimkus, a senior member of... Read More.

Governor Addresses Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs Economic Conference

Wednesday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner joined Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti today to discuss issues affecting our rural communities in Illinois at the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs' 28th Annual Economic Development Conference in Springfield."Our rural communities may be small, but their impact is big,” said Governor... Read More.

Registration now open for Southern Illinois Volunteerism Conference

Wednesday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Southern Illinois Volunteerism Conference (SIVC) will be held on April 6, 2017 at the recently remodeled Holiday Inn in Mt. Vernon, IL. The conference runs from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM and includes light morning refreshments, lunch, and an exhibit hall. Early Bird... Read More.