State News

Shawnee National Forest temporarily closes Jonesboro office for remodeling

Monday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Beginning Dec. 20, Shawnee National Forest will close its Jonesboro office for remodeling for about five weeks.You can obtain a firewood permit, purchase a map or get a disability access permit from the Jonesboro office with an appointment. To schedule an appointment, call (618)... Read More.

IDNR Announces Lease Termination at Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center

Monday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today terminated the lease agreement with Rend Lake Resort, Inc. and intends to seek a new operator for the Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center, located on Rend Lake at Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area in southern... Read More.

Rauner Administration Takes Next Step to Improve Administrative Hearing Process

Monday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced the Bureau of Administrative Hearings at Central Management Services unveiled its new website providing the public information on the administrative hearing process. The website, which stems from an Executive Order signed in April, will make... Read More.

Governor Rauner Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Recidivism

Friday, December 16 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today, joined by Secretary of State Jesse White, Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago), Sen. Karen McConnaughay (R-St. Charles), Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-Chicago), and other elected officials at A Safe Haven in Chicago, signed Senate Bill 3368, legislation to ensure that... Read More.

November unemployment rate unchanged at 5.6%

Friday, December 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in November remained at 5.6 percent and nonfarm payrolls increased by +1,700 jobs over the month, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.... Read More.

Governor Discusses Department of Corrections Transformation and Criminal Justice Reforms

Thursday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today joined Illinois Department of Corrections Director John Baldwin to highlight efforts the administration has made to transform the Department of Corrections (DOC) along with other criminal justice reforms. The governor pointed out nearly 13,000 security, non-security and contract DOC staff have participated in a two-day Mental Illness 101... Read More.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon to speak at SIU-C Dec. 21

Thursday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, who leaves office at the end of the month, will deliver his last public lecture at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Wednesday, Dec. 21.Ban will speak at 11:15 a.m. in the Student Center ballrooms. The event is free... Read More.

IDPH Cold Weather Health Safety Tips

Wednesday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

As Illinois faces bitterly cold temperatures, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds people of the health dangers of extreme low temperatures and tips on how to stay warm. FrostbiteParts of the body most commonly affected by frostbite due to exposed skin include the... Read More.

A Hospice of Southern Illinois Patient’s Wish

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

When a patients’ wish is to see one more McKendree University Basketball Game in person, you make that happen!!! Hospice of Southern Illinois would like to invite you to a very special evening honoring a patient who made one little comment to our nurse.Hospice... Read More.

Governor Hosts Illinois’ Annual Chanukah Celebration

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today kicked off Illinois’ annual Chanukah Celebration at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago. A Chanukah menorah will be on display at the Thompson Center from now until the New Year.“As families celebrate this year, they will light candles to... Read More.