State News

(SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS) November 9, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) to conduct agricultural credit training sessions in the Midwest for military veterans and beginning farmers and ranchers. States under consideration to host...

Franklin County Resident Circuit Judge Thomas J. Tedeschi has been re-elected Chief Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2016 according to a November 6th press release. Judge Tedeschi was elected to the position by his fellow Circuit...

Maryville, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s long-anticipated rejection of the Keystone XL Pipeline:“President Obama’s rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline today is based upon neither the facts nor our national...

              Madison County Circuit Judge, John B. Barberis, Jr., has announced that he will run for the Illinois 5th District Appellate Court in the November 2016 election.  Judge Barberis...

To help residents avoid paying fines, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is calling on motorists to register for email reminders through the Secretary of State’s website to notify them about renewing their vehicle registration.“Hard-working...