State News

Reis Talks New Laws Affecting Sportsmen in 2017

Monday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R - Willow Hill) issued information on several new laws for 2017 this week. Reis is a member of the Downstate Sportsman’s Caucus and outlined the measures that will go into effect on January 1, that will have an impact on hunting,... Read More.

IDPH Releases 4th Illinois Morbidity and Mortality Bulletin

Monday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released the fourth issue of its Illinois Morbidity and Mortality Bulletin (IMMB). The IMMB is IDPH’s primary publication for scientific articles of interest to public health communities and professionals in Illinois. Articles in the IMMB are... Read More.

USDA Makes it Easier to Transfer Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Lanon Baccam today announced that beginning January 9, 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will offer an early termination opportunity for certain Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts, making it easier to transfer property to the next generation of farmers... Read More.

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Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council Ratifies Collective Bargaining Agreement with Rauner Administration

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner announced today the Administration has reached a collective bargaining agreement with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council representing Illinois Conservation Police Officers."Through fair and good faith negotiations, we were able to reach a compromise that continues to protect our... Read More.

IEMA Encourages People to ‘Resolve to be Prepared’

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Each year, people around the world welcome the start of a new year by making personal resolutions. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people to ‘Resolve to be Ready’ for emergencies in 2017. The agencies... Read More.

A Pathway to Licensure: Changes to Law for Health Care Workers with Criminal Convictions

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Effective January 2017, previously barred health care workers and applicants with criminal convictions may once again become eligible for licensure in Illinois. Under a new law, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) will implement a review process for impacted health care workers. ... Read More.

Illinois State Police Highlight New 2017 Laws

Thursday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

The new year brings new laws, and the Illinois State Police (ISP) would like to highlight a few that become effective January 1, 2017. In an effort to protect first responders, Scott’s Law, the “Move Over” law, requires that motorists slow down or change... Read More.

Gov. Rauner: Why the General Assembly must reform workers’ compensation

Thursday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following is an excerpt of an op-ed written by Governor Rauner that was published this morning byCrain’s Chicago Business: Illinois has every reason to succeed. We have the hardest-working people in America, the best infrastructure in America and the best... Read More.

Make A New Year’s Resolution To Volunteer In 2017

Thursday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinoisans donated millions of dollars to charity in 2016, while also contributing millions of hours of service with a value of more than $7 billion. The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) would like to top that number and is... Read More.

IDOT: A New Year’s Resolution to Drive Sober, Buckle Up

Thursday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

As 2016 comes to an end, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP) and nearly 200 law enforcement agencies across the state are making a final push to keep traffic fatalities down during the New Year’s holiday weekend. This collaborative effort... Read More.