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USDA Provides New Cost Share Opportunities for Organic Producers and Handlers

Monday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that starting March 20, 2017, organic producers and handlers will be able to visit over 2,100 USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices to apply for federal reimbursement to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining... Read More.

Governor Announces Appointment, Staff Transitions

Monday, December 26 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner announced today Illinois Department of Insurance Director Anne Melissa Dowling will return to the private sector in January. “Director Dowling has worked diligently to transform the Department of Insurance to better protect the rights of Illinois’ residents, while championing a growth environment... Read More.

Sen. Dale Righter: New laws that will go into effect Jan. 1, 2017

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

As citizens throughout the state of Illinois ring in the New Year, nearly 200 laws will take effect. A significant number of the new laws target crime, make changes to the criminal justice system, seek to assist law enforcement, and advance safety provisions for... Read More.

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DCFS’ Home for the Holidays campaign reunites families and finds forever homes for 1,742 children in care

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director George H. Sheldon today announced that the department found a forever home for 1,742 children in care, surpassing the goal of 1,000, as a part of the Home for the Holidays campaign. Breakdown 848 children found permanency with... Read More.

Illinois Selected to Participate in National Criminal Justice Reform Project

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) Executive Director John Maki today announced Illinois’ selection for participation in the National Criminal Justice Reform Project (NCJRP). The NCJRP offers technical assistance to states in the planning and implementation of data-driven, evidence-based practices in... Read More.

Illinois Department of Insurance Reminds Consumers of Their Rights When Joining an HMO

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Insurance reminds Illinois consumers about their rights and legal protections related to HMO networks. Continuing health care services from a provider during an ongoing course of treatment is crucial. Illinois laws protect HMO members when their provider leaves a network... Read More.

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Governor Rauner Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Extend the Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Executive Director Audra Hamernik today applauded Governor Bruce Rauner for signing Senate Bill 2921, legislation that preserves an incentive for private investment in affordable housing throughout Illinois by extending the Affordable Housing Tax Credit for an additional five years. “The... Read More.

USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Investments in Illinois

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director (SED) Scherrie V. Giamanco today announced that up to 15,000 acres can be enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) in Illinois for critical wildlife and water quality efforts. “Over the past... Read More.

Unemployment Rates Remain Higher than National Rate in all but one Metro Area

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

This month, 13 of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced declines in their over-the-year unemployment rates and one was unchanged. Eight of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs and six reported declines, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of... Read More.

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Secretary of State Offices Closed for Christmas

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th, while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 27th, in observance... Read More.

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