State News

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Madigan, Harris Set Hearing on Trump Administration Medicaid Proposal

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

2017 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Now Open

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

IDOA REMINDS LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS TO PROTECT THEIR INVESTMENTS

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

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

Governor Announces Finalists of #GovClassroomVisit

Madigan Introduces Bill Streamlining Administration of Lincoln Library

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

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