State News

Illinois Winter Road Conditions in One Click

Tuesday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation reminds motorists to bookmark gettingaroundillinois.com on their computers and smartphones for quick access to the latest winter road conditions. The Getting Around Illinois map is updated 24/7 during winter weather, providing motorists with the latest... Read More.

Phelps Calls on President Obama to Approve Disaster Relief for Flooded Areas

Tuesday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, released the following statement today calling on President Barack Obama and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to declare a disaster for fourteen counties in Southern Illinois that are being threatened by rising water levels: “Local county officials and Governor Rauner... Read More.

Shimkus Takes Aim at President’s Executive Actions

Tuesday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a lifelong supporter of the 2nd Amendment with a lifetime “A” rating from the National Rifle Association (NRA), released the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s proposed executive actions on guns:“If the executive actions President Obama is proposing... Read More.

Shimkus Touts New Law to Assist Small, Rural Drinking Water Systems

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today joined local leaders in Dieterich, Marshall, Lawrenceville and Sandoval to announce the availability of technical assistance for rural water systems. Richard Rand (left) shows Congressman Shimkus around the Lawrenceville water plant. The new law reauthorizes $15 million each year... Read More.

Reis Urges Drivers to Sign up for License Sticker Notices

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Willow Hill) is reminding motorists that Secretary of State Jesse White’s office will no longer be mailing notifications to vehicle owners reminding them to renew their license plate stickers. Reis says the New Year is a good time to sign... Read More.

Shimkus Touts His Availability to Local Constituents

Tuesday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today reminded constituents in the Illinois 15th Congressional District of his regular availability to meet with them in their local communities.“Since I came to Congress, I’ve continued to hold Open Office Hours and... Read More.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS COUNSELING OPENS NEW OFFICE LOCATION IN WEST FRANKFORT

Monday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

The United Methodist Children's Home operates a fully licensed counseling center called Community Connections Counseling and Professional Services, and on Monday, January 4th 2016, we will officially open our new offices located in the Morthland College Medical Services building at 309 West St. Louis Street in... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — Dec. 8, 2015, Meeting Highlights‏

Thursday, December 10 by Jc Tinsley

New Biomedical Electronics degree receives approval, to be submitted to ICCB The board approved a new Associate in Applied Science Degree in Biomedical Electronics, as well as several associated new courses, and authorized their submission to the Illinois Community College Board for action. This degree... Read More.

Shimkus Votes to Strengthen Visa Waver Program

Thursday, December 10 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) took another step to keep terrorists out of the United States today, voting with a bipartisan majority to strengthen the U.S. Visa Waver Program.“Last month I voted to halt the resettlement of Syrian... Read More.

ISP District 19 Conducts Annual Charity Auction

Thursday, December 10 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Kelly Hodge, would like to announce the results of the 14th annual in-house Charity Auction held at the District 19 Headquarters on Tuesday, December 8th. Retired District 19 Troopers and current staff, along with local businesses and... Read More.