State News

Illinois Farm Bureau outlines potential for growth in Future Of The Organization Report

Monday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

CHICAGO — Delegates to the 102nd IAA Annual Meeting in Chicago today received the final report from the Future of the Organization planning team. The report, which was commissioned by the delegates at the 2014 IAA Annual Meeting, outlines recommendations to help ensure Illinois... Read More.

Rauner Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Recidivism

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today applauded the General Assembly for approving bipartisan legislation to ensure that any person being released from the Department of Corrections (DOC) or Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) has a valid state identification card upon release."In order to combat recidivism we... Read More.

Governor Rauner issues statement on the Future Energy Jobs Bill

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement on SB 2814, the Future Energy Jobs Bill: “For months our administration has been very clear that any energy legislation should follow the guiding principles of protecting jobs, ratepayers and taxpayers. After dozens of hours of good... Read More.

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IEMA Highlights Safety during the Holidays

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

If you’re trying to find the perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is offering ideas that will help your loved ones stay safe when disaster strikes. IEMA is focusing on holiday safety throughout December as part... Read More.

ISP: Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Brings Lowest Fatality Rate In Six Years

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) announce that the 2016 Thanksgiving holiday travel period experienced the lowest fatality rate since 2011. The Thanksgiving holiday travel period begins the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and concludes at midnight on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The below chart... Read More.

Farm Service Agency Extends Voting Deadline for County Committee Elections

Thursday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director (SED), Scherrie V. Giamanco, announced today that the deadline to submit ballots for the 2016 County Committee Elections has been extended to ensure farmers and ranchers have sufficient time to... Read More.

IDFPR Requests Comment on “Digital Currency Regulatory Guidance”

Thursday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary Bryan A. Schneider with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) has announced the release for comment of the Department's proposed “Digital Currency Regulatory Guidance” on decentralized digital currencies, such as Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, and Zcash. The proposed guidance expresses... Read More.

Illinois to launch demonstration program to help seniors manage complex medication regimens

Thursday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is preparing to launch a Medication Management demonstration program designed to help older adults with multiple chronic illnesses simplify their medication regimens and reduce the risk of admission or readmission into a hospital or other long-term care facility.... Read More.

Treasurer Frerichs Signs Resolution Calling on Wells Fargo to Require Independent Board Chair

Wednesday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today that he has co-filed a shareholder resolution with Connecticut State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier to require a change to Wells Fargo bylaws. The change would require the Chair of the Board of Directors to become an independent member... Read More.

IDOT ‘Tis the Season: Winter Weather – Get it Together

Tuesday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

As snow and ice season looms over Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois Tollway are teaming up to remind motorists to be prepared and remember: “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” By taking steps to prepare... Read More.