State News

Iconic Pop Groups To Kick Off 2018 Illinois State Fair Concert Series

Friday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The ultimate party band is headed to the 2018 Illinois State Fair! After nearly 40-years of hits and millions of albums sold, Boy George and Culture Club with Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey will perform on the grandstand stage on Friday, August 10th.“There’s no better... Read More.

Illinois State Police to begin providing prescription drug collection receptacles

Thursday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is teaming up with the Save a Star Drug Awareness Foundation to help decrease prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse.Governor Bruce Rauner announced today that five ISP District headquarters across the state will house receptacles for people to drop off... Read More.

U.S. Soy Responds to Proposed China Tariff

Thursday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

In response to today’s announcement that China is proposing to tax U.S. soybean imports by 25 percent, according to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, the American Soybean Association (ASA), the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the United Soybean Board (USB) release the following... Read More.

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.