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Governor Rauner Encourages Donations for Hurricane Survivors

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner and Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti today encouraged Illinois residents to help the millions of Americans struggling to recover from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria by donating money or time to trusted voluntary, faith-and-community-based charitable organizations.“Mother Nature has devastated Puerto Rico, Texas,... Read More.

As Temperatures Rise, Illinois American Water Encourages Wise Water Use

Friday, June 9 by Jc Tinsley

With temperatures expected to rise across the region, reaching into the 90s this weekend and next week, Illinois American Water is reminding customers to use water wisely.“From keeping hydrated to water sprinklers, as well as running air conditioning and watering lawns, water plays an... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Encourages Illinoisans to Have Emergency Plans In Case of Fire

Thursday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is encouraging all Illinois households to take steps to prepare themselves in the case of a home fire incident. The Office of the State Fire Marshal recommends having a working smoke alarm and a specific... Read More.

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IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes

Thursday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

In recognition of the earthquake risk in southern Illinois from the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies will promote earthquake preparedness throughout February. “While we don’t experience major earthquakes with the same frequency... Read More.

IEMA Encourages People to ‘Resolve to be Prepared’

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Each year, people around the world welcome the start of a new year by making personal resolutions. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people to ‘Resolve to be Ready’ for emergencies in 2017. The agencies... Read More.

State of Illinois Encourages Veterans and Service Members to “Know Your Rights”

Friday, November 11 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Department of Human Rights Director Janice Glenn today issued a reminder of the anti-discrimination protections available under the Illinois Human Rights Act to active duty service members and veterans of the armed forces. State law prohibits discrimination based on military status and also... Read More.

Governor Rauner Encourages Illinoisans to Receive Flu Shot

Thursday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner, Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. today received their annual flu shots and are urging others to get theirs as well. The flu season typically begins in October and runs through... Read More.

Governor Rauner Encourages Illinoisans to Serve Those Who Served

Wednesday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today joined Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) Assistant Director Harry Sawyer at the Illinois State Military Museum in Springfield to encourage Illinoisans to participate in a new state-wide program to thank service men and women, our veterans and their families.... Read More.

Ray encourages Norris City Village Board to join Enterprise Zone

Tuesday, June 7 by Jc Tinsley

Mike Ray of the White County board, who is from Norris City, addressed the board members concerning the Village participating in the enterprise zone. The current zone expires in 2018 and applications for one to replace it are being accepted from now until the... Read More.

Phelps Encourages Residents to Stand Against Child Abuse

Tuesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

With 27,000 reported cases of child abuse in Illinois every year, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is calling on Southern Illinoisans to join him and Prevent Child Abuse Illinois in wearing blue on Friday, April 8 as a sign of commitment to preventing child... Read More.