State News

Treasurer Frerichs Secures $2.3 Million from Sprint

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Sprint will pay $2.3 million and provide the names of 32,000 customers who did not cash rebate checks sent to them between 2003 and 2011, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and Sprint said today. The agreement resolves disputed claims in ongoing litigation, and there... Read More.

Governor Celebrates Grand Opening of New Mt. Vernon Township High School

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner joined state and local leaders at the ribbon cutting of the new Mt. Vernon Township High School to officially open the building for students.“Today a community's dream for its students becomes a reality,” Governor Rauner said. “Education is the most... Read More.

State Announces September 1 Start of Low Income Energy Assistance Program Enrollment

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Energy Assistance announced today that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for winter heating assistance for seniors and people with disabilities beginning September 1, 2016. LIHEAP and the Percentage... Read More.

Illinois Sheriff’s Association warning residents of phone scam

Monday, August 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Sheriffs' Association is advising all Illinois county residents that there is currently undemay a phone campaign fraudulently using the name of the IllinoisSheriffs' Association in their solicitation. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association never solicits by phone but does conduct a direct mail campaign... Read More.

From Sew to Show: Long Time Exhibitor Celebrates 67th Year at Illinois State Fair

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

The State Fair is the Olympics for some exhibitors who enter projects in the nearly 100 year old Hobbies, Arts, and Crafts Building. This facility is home to baking, textile exhibits, and more. One person who has been exhibiting at the fair is Marian... Read More.

Illinois Labor Force Drops for Third Straight Month

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in July decreased 0.4 percentage points to 5.8 percent and nonfarm payrolls increased by +11,600 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.... Read More.

Test your Ag IQ at the Lt. Governor Tent

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, IL. - Do you know where your food comes from? Do you want to learn more about how the food you eat gets from the farm to your plate? Stop by the Illinois Department of Agriculture table inside the Lieutenant Governor's tent to... Read More.

FREE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AT ILLINOIS STATE FAIR

Friday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State Fair always strives to make the fair an enjoyable time for all ages. For our youngest fairgoers, this weekend is the best time to get out and enjoy the fair. Friday is Future of Kids Day, Saturday is... Read More.

Leave No Trace Event at Garden of the Gods

Thursday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and its Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers team are partnering with the Shawnee National Forest to host community events and educational activities August 27 and 28 at Garden of the Gods Recreation Area. This iconic scenic... Read More.

Governor Rauner: Gabby’s Law will Save Lives

Thursday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today, at a press conference at Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana, signed Senate Bill 2403, known as Gabby’s Law, to require Illinois hospitals to be better prepared to recognize and treat patients with sepsis or septic shock.The legislation is named... Read More.