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Treasurer Frerichs Launches New Investment Program for Children & Adults with a Disability or Blindness

Tuesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced a groundbreaking partnership that brings together 14 states to encourage individuals to invest money on behalf of people with a disability or blindness without jeopardizing their federal disability benefits. Illinois leads the National Achieving a Better Life Experience... Read More.

Governor Addresses Growth and Opportunity in Illinois with U.S. Chamber President

Friday, January 27 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to discuss Illinois' opportunities for growth. He addressed business leaders as part of the U.S. Chamber's #LetsGrow Tour to encourage economic growth around the country."Illinois has the best people and the... Read More.

IEMA, ALAIL Release Video to Help Real Estate Agents Inform Home Buyers about Radon Risks

Friday, January 27 by Jc Tinsley

Real estate professionals and home sellers in Illinois have a new tool to help them meet state legal requirements regarding radon in homes. A three-minute video developed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the American Lung Association in Illinois (ALAIL) is now... Read More.

Madigan Requests House Panel Consider Rauner Proposals to Cut Cost of State Government

Friday, January 27 by Jc Tinsley

Speaker Michael J. Madigan, D-Chicago, has requested a legislative committee take up potential cost-cutting changes to the state’s procurement process offered by Gov. Bruce Rauner.“Governor Rauner has proposed a series of changes to the state’s procurement process that could generate savings for the state,... Read More.

Treasurer Frerichs Releases Fourth Quarter Missed Investment Earnings Due to Budget Impasse

Friday, January 27 by Jc Tinsley

The state of Illinois could have earned $8.8 million more in investment income in the fourth quarter of 2016 as a result of the year-long budget impasse, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.“Following yesterday’s state of the state address, we can all agree that... Read More.

IDES Unemployment Rates Fall in All Metro Areas

Friday, January 27 by Jc Tinsley

Unemployment Rates Fall in All Metro Areas Unemployment Rates Remain Higher than National Average in All 14 Illinois Metro Areas Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment RatesMetropolitan AreaDec. 2016Dec. 2015Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington5.0%5.6%-0.6Carbondale-Marion5.8%6.3%-0.5Champaign-Urbana4.9%5.7%-0.8Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights5.4%5.5%-0.1Danville7.2%7.7%-0.5Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL5.5%5.9%-0.4Decatur6.4%7.5%-1.1Elgin5.7%6.4%-0.7Kankakee6.5%7.3%-0.8Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI5.3%5.9%-0.6Peoria6.6%7.3%-0.7Rockford6.5%7.5%-1.0Springfield4.9%5.6%-0.7St. Louis (IL-Section)5.3%6.3%-1.0Illinois Statewide5.6%6.0%-0.4* Data subject to revision. CHICAGO–All of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced declines in... Read More.

Vandalia Statehouse offers music, refreshments, history for Lincoln’s birthday

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Vandalia Statehouse offers music, refreshment and history on Feb. 11VANDALIA, Ill. – Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday Feb. 11 with refreshments, music and a look at his in-laws who sided with the South during the Civil War.The free party,... Read More.

Lincoln’s family throws a birthday party Feb. 11 at Lincoln Log Cabin

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Visit with Abraham Lincoln’s family members as they celebrate the birthday of their illustrious relative on Feb. 11 at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., historic interpreters will share personal stories and anecdotes about life with Lincoln.The site will... Read More.

Governor Rauner Appoints Sadzi Martha Oliva to a Five-Year Term as ICC Commissioner

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Effective January 17, 2017, Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Sadzi Martha Oliva to a five-year term at the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Pending confirmation of the Illinois Senate, Acting Commissioner Oliva will become the ICC’s first Latina Commissioner.“Ms. Oliva’s comprehensive legal background and proven... Read More.

Illinois Leading Nation in Green Building

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that Illinois continues to lead the nation in LEED green building. The 2016 national rankings placed Illinois third on the annual list, making Illinois one of only two states to remain in the top ten since... Read More.

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Treasurer Frerichs Launches New Investment Program for Children & Adults with a Disability or Blindness

Governor Addresses Growth and Opportunity in Illinois with U.S. Chamber President

IEMA, ALAIL Release Video to Help Real Estate Agents Inform Home Buyers about Radon Risks

Madigan Requests House Panel Consider Rauner Proposals to Cut Cost of State Government

Treasurer Frerichs Releases Fourth Quarter Missed Investment Earnings Due to Budget Impasse

IDES Unemployment Rates Fall in All Metro Areas

Vandalia Statehouse offers music, refreshments, history for Lincoln’s birthday

Lincoln’s family throws a birthday party Feb. 11 at Lincoln Log Cabin

Governor Rauner Appoints Sadzi Martha Oliva to a Five-Year Term as ICC Commissioner

Illinois Leading Nation in Green Building

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