ILLINOIS STATE POLICE GEAR UP ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS FOR OPERATION C.A.R.E.

Wednesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) will conduct a statewide enforcement initiative in support of Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) during the Holiday Lifesavers Weekend, December 15-17, 2017.During this enforcement period, ISP Troopers will be stopping and arresting drunk drivers on Illinois roadways. Our... Read More.

One year in, Future Energy Jobs Act on pace to add jobs, draw investment

Wednesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Addressing gatherings at nuclear power plants in Cordova and Clinton, Gov. Bruce Rauner today celebrated the jobs saved and gains made one year in to the state’s tenure with the Future Energy Jobs Act.“Today we are here to celebrate the... Read More.

Rep. Severin to Hold Satellite Office Hours in McLeansboro

Wednesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R- Benton) announced that his office will be holding Satellite Office Hours at the McCoy Memorial Library in McLeansboro on Wednesday, December 20, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm.“Satellite office hours are a good way for me to make my... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees — Dec. 12, 2017, Meeting Highlights

Wednesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Griffith joins nursing faculty Denise Griffith was appointed Nursing Instructor effective Jan. 3. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from McKendree University and a Master of Science in Nursing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She most recently served as Director of Nursing for... Read More.

IECC Board of Trustees Meeting – December 12, 2017

Wednesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community College District No. 529 met Tuesday night, December 12th at Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Trustees honored the memory of Harry Hillis for his role as the first Secretary to the original IECC Board... Read More.

Illinois Farm Bureau’s new solar policy comes from White County

Tuesday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

By Kay Shipman and Deana StroischCapping off a yearlong policy process, county Farm Bureau delegates this week endorsed a new solar energy policy, the organization’s farm bill priorities and strengthened policies related to conservation programs.Illinois Farm Bureau’s new solar policy, originally proposed by White... Read More.

Open Enrollment Ends Friday, December 15th

Tuesday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) is reminding consumers that the 2018 Open Enrollment Period ends Friday, December 15, 2017. All Illinoisans needing health insurance coverage for 2018 must enroll by 11pm on Friday, December 15, 2017.In past years, consumers had time to change... Read More.

Severin and Southern Illinois Lawmakers Tour Hamilton County Coal

Tuesday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) and his colleagues in the legislature were invited by Alliance Resource Partners to tour Hamilton County Coal Mine #1, on Thursday, December 7. Those attending with Rep. Severin were Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg), and Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville).“I had... Read More.

Rep. Severin: Solutions Needed for IDOC Staff Assault Issues

Tuesday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

tate Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) attended a House Appropriations – Public Safety Committee hearing, on Tuesday, December 5, that focused on the recent spike in violence at Illinois Youth Centers and adult correctional facilities across the state. While Rep. Severin is not a sitting member... Read More.

Two men sentenced in Gallatin County Court on Monday

Tuesday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday, December 11, 2017 in Gallatin County Circuit Court two individuals arrested and charged in November were sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections.Jason D. Patton of Shawneetown, IL pleaded guilty to Unlawful Use of Cannabis Based Product Manufacturing Equipment under a... Read More.