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Sen. Righter sworn in for 100th General Assembly

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is sworn into office Jan. 11 in the Senate chambers of the Illinois Capitol. Righter was one of dozens of Senators who were sworn into office as part of the inauguration of the 100th Illinois General Assembly. “It’s humbling to... Read More.

Senate enacts term limits for its leadership

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement Jan. 11 after the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 3, which enacts term limits of 10 years on the offices of Senate President and Senate Minority Leader.“This is a good step and another show of bipartisan... Read More.

Department of Human Services Announces Illinois School for the Deaf Superintendent

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today the selection of Julee Nist to serve as the next Superintendent for the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD). Nist brings a wide range of experience, from interpreter and teacher to principal, which will be... Read More.

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Volunteers Across Illinois Set To Make Martin Luther King Day A “Day On, Not A Day Off”

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner has proclaimed January 16, 2017 as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in the state of Illinois. The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) today encouraged people across Illinois to take part in the day of... Read More.

Treasurer Frerichs to Propose New Legislation to Strengthen Life Insurance Law, Issue Final Report to General Assembly

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs will propose new legislation on Thursday to strengthen the life insurance law that went into effect this month. The proposal represents the next logical step to bring commonsense change to the life insurance industry because some companies have not paid... Read More.

Governor Bruce Rauner issues statement on Democratic Leaders Embracing Economic Changes

Wednesday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement on Democratic leaders embracing economic changes:“After two years, both Democratic leaders finally agree that we must have a balanced budget with economic changes to increase our competitiveness to grow jobs. That's an important positive step. Now... Read More.

American Heart Association to offer First Aid, ACLS, PALS training at RLC MarketPlace

Wednesday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Rend Lake College is teaming up with the American Heart Association (AHA) this spring to offer a number of emergency services courses at the AHA Training Center at the MarketPlace, Room 221, in Mt. Vernon.Among these courses are Heartsaver CPR and First Aid, Basic... Read More.

IDNR “Operation Double Dip” Prevents Would-Be Hunters from Claiming Residency in Two States

Wednesday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Conservation Police and Indiana Conservation Officers investigated cases of hunting license/permit fraud beginning in early 2015 extending through 2016 that has resulted in over $85,000 in fines and restitution. “Operation Double Dip was started to investigate individuals who claim residency in Illinois and Indiana... Read More.

House Passes Administration’s Permanent Property Tax Freeze Proposal

Wednesday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Rauner issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed the Administration’s proposal, HB 6630 sponsored by Rep. Mark Batinick, to permanently freeze property taxes in Illinois:“This morning the Illinois House of Representatives took a step in the right direction and... Read More.

Governor Applauds General Assembly’s Passage of Lead Testing Bill

Wednesday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement on SB 550, the bill that would require testing of drinking water for lead at schools and daycares:“This bill shows what is possible when we work together. I applaud the General Assembly for passing this bipartisan... Read More.

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Sen. Righter sworn in for 100th General Assembly

Senate enacts term limits for its leadership

Department of Human Services Announces Illinois School for the Deaf Superintendent

Volunteers Across Illinois Set To Make Martin Luther King Day A “Day On, Not A Day Off”

Treasurer Frerichs to Propose New Legislation to Strengthen Life Insurance Law, Issue Final Report to General Assembly

Governor Bruce Rauner issues statement on Democratic Leaders Embracing Economic Changes

American Heart Association to offer First Aid, ACLS, PALS training at RLC MarketPlace

IDNR “Operation Double Dip” Prevents Would-Be Hunters from Claiming Residency in Two States

House Passes Administration’s Permanent Property Tax Freeze Proposal

Governor Applauds General Assembly’s Passage of Lead Testing Bill

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