State News

Justin Hood elected Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Illinois State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor

Monday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County State’s Attorney Justin Hood was unanimously elected Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Illinois State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor during a quarterly Board Meeting held in Chicago on June 27, 2018.This Board action took place immediately after State’s Attorney Hood was... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE STEP UP PATROLS DURING THE JULY 4TH HOLIDAY

Tuesday, July 3 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials remind motorists to drive sober or get pulled over. Please designate a driver while celebrating during the July 4th holiday period. The ISP message is clear: if you drink and drive, you will be arrested. ISP Troopers in every District... Read More.

CARBONDALE MAN CHARGED WITH MAKING A FALSE THREAT TO BLOW UP A U.S. MILITARY RECRUITING CENTER

Tuesday, July 3 by Jc Tinsley

On July 2, 2018, George Rita II, 42, of Carbondale, Illinois, appeared in United States District Court on a Complaint charging him with falsely making a threat to blow up a Carbondale, Illinois Military Recruiting Center, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of... Read More.

IDOT reopening lanes where possible for July 4 travel

Monday, July 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes in work zones will be reopened where possible for the July 4 holiday to minimize travel disruption.Non-emergency roadwork will be suspended from 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, when construction... Read More.

IFB Statement Regarding Senate Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill

Friday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding Senate passage of the 2018 farm bill.“Illinois Farm Bureau is pleased the U.S. Senate completed its work on a farm bill and swiftly approved it on a strong bipartisan vote... Read More.

Illinois Department of Public Health Heat Safety Tips

Friday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

With hot weather with high humidity forecasted for the next several days, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D. is reminding people about the importance of staying cool in order to avoid heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.“Hot weather... Read More.

Gov. Rauner hails US Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today hailed the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME as a major victory for public sector workers’ First Amendment rights to free speech and association and a victory for taxpayers who must bear the high cost of government.The Governor... Read More.

Fireworks Safety Reminder: Leave Displays to Those Who Are Licensed and Trained

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding individuals and organizations sponsoring fireworks displays in Illinois to be sure their fireworks vendor has the required state licenses and certificates issued by the IDNR and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) prior... Read More.

STATE FAIR ENTRY DEADLINES APPROACHING

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

State Fair Manager Luke Sailer wants to remind fairgoers of several upcoming competition deadlines for the 2018 Illinois State Fair.Entry deadlines for various competitions are listed below. Please note that some deadlines fall on a Saturday. If an entry deadline falls on a weekend,... Read More.

Righter: Illinois abortion law unenforceable after U.S. Supreme Court ruling

Tuesday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against a California state law that would have required crisis pregnancy centers to provide women with information about state-provided abortion. Similar legislation was signed into law in 2016... Read More.