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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 Rates Metropolitan Area Dec. 2016 Dec. 2015 Over-the-Year Change Bloomington 5.0% 5.6% -0.6 Carbondale-Marion 5.8% 6.3% -0.5 Champaign-Urbana 4.9% 5.7% -0.8 Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights 5.4% 5.5% -0.1 Danville 7.2% 7.7% -0.5 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 5.5% 5.9% -0.4 Decatur 6.4% 7.5% -1.1 Elgin 5.7% 6.4% -0.7 Kankakee 6.5% 7.3% -0.8 Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI 5.3% 5.9% -0.6 Peoria 6.6% 7.3% -0.7 Rockford 6.5% 7.5% -1.0 Springfield 4.9% 5.6% -0.7 St. Louis (IL-Section) 5.3% 6.3% -1.0 Illinois Statewide 5.6% 6.0% -0.4 * Data subject to revision. CHICAGO–All of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced declines in... Read More.

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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. 11 VANDALIA, 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.

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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.

Righter: Governor’s State of the State Address an honest look at Illinois and what can be done to fix it

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement as reaction to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address Jan. 25. “Illinois needs change—real change,” State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) said. “Not change that simply asks taxpayers to pay more, without significant reform to... Read More.

2017 State of the State Address

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

Good afternoon: President Cullerton Speaker Madigan Leader Radogno Leader Durkin Lieutenant Governor Sanguinetti Attorney General Madigan Secretary White Comptroller Mendoza Treasurer Frerichs Members of the General Assembly Ladies and Gentlemen: It is an honor to stand with you today to discuss the State of our State. Despite the problems and uncertainties we face, I am... Read More.

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Walden, Upton, and Shimkus Applaud President Trump’s Executive Actions on Pipelines

Wednesday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR), Subcommittee on Energy Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), and Subcommittee on Environment Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL), today issued the following statement after President Trump signed executive actions regarding the Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines. “We welcome today’s news... Read More.

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