State News

Righter: Capping state spending, enacting real reforms can fuel the economy, avoid future tax increases

Wednesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation that would put a cap on state spending while also linking the growth of state spending to the growth in the state’s economy is being pushed by State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon).Righter is co-sponsoring SJRCA 21 to ensure state spending can only... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE PROVIDE SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials are reminding motorists of the dangers of getting out of your car after you have been involved in a crash or stranded on the roadway. Three pedestrian fatalities have occurred on Illinois roadways within the last week. The Governors... Read More.

Illinois DCFS and community partners kick-off April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

The public is invited to join the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, other child welfare stakeholders, elected officials and more for a month-long observance to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness messages and to help promote prevention... Read More.

Governor Rauner honors veterans of the Vietnam War

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today joined the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) to honor veterans of the Vietnam War and give them a proper welcome home.“I am proud to welcome our Vietnam War heroes home. They stood up for democracy and freedom and represented... Read More.

Gov. Rauner, State of Illinois honor trailblazing women

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce today hosted “A Celebration of Trailblazing Women,” honoring the accomplishments of five Peoria-area women in celebration of Women’s History Month. The event was held as part of... Read More.

Unemployment Rate Falls in Thirteen Metros

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan AreaFeb. 2018Feb. 2017Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington3.6%4.9%-1.3Carbondale-Marion4.3%5.4%-1.1Champaign-Urbana3.7%4.9%-1.2Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights5.3%5.3% 0.0Danville5.6%7.2%-1.6Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL4.4%5.5%-1.1Decatur4.9%6.3%-1.4Elgin4.6%6.0%-1.4Kankakee5.1%6.6%-1.5Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI4.3%5.5%-1.2Peoria5.0%6.8%-1.8Rockford4.9%9.2%-4.3Springfield4.0%5.0%-1.0St. Louis (IL-Section)4.1%5.2%-1.1Illinois Statewide5.0%5.6%-0.6* Data subject to revision. CHICAGO–Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in February in 13 of Illinois’s metropolitan areas and was unchanged in one, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau... Read More.

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Jesse White Announces 14th Annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition

Thursday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced today that entry forms are available for the 14th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition.Winners will receive the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award. “We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and provide an... Read More.

IDPH Issues Warning About Synthetic Cannabinoids

Wednesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning people about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids, often called fake weed, K2, and spice, after six people who used synthetic cannabinoids suffered severe bleeding.“Despite the perception that synthetic cannabinoids are safe and a legal alternative... Read More.

Shimkus Supports Trump Priorities in Spending Agreement

Friday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after the House of Representatives approved an omnibus spending agreement for fiscal year 2018:"First and foremost, my vote today was to restore our military readiness that was neglected during the previous administration. Our land forces... Read More.

Illinois Payrolls Rise and Unemployment Dips in February

Friday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased by -0.1 percentage point to 4.7 percent in February and nonfarm payrolls increased by +15,200 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)... Read More.