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Governor notes farmers’ contributions at Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting

Tuesday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today addressed the importance of agriculture to Illinois’ economy before an audience of hundreds of Illinois farmers and agribusiness leaders gathered at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in Chicago.He arrived mid-morning at the general delegate session of... Read More.

Jeanne Ives Officially Announces Candidacy For Governor

Monday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Jeanne Ives officially announced that she will run for Governor of Illinois on the Republican ticket at a hometown gathering in Wheaton, Illinois.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE In her remarks, Ives defined the contrast between her record and Governor... Read More.

Governor Signs Reis’ Bill to Help Rural Water Customers

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Representative Reis is pictured here with Bill Teichmiller, Diane Aherin, President of EJ Water, and Mike Hall, Board Member Governor Bruce Rauner has signed a bill into law sponsored by State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) that helps rural wastewater customers. Reis introduced HB... Read More.

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Ives To File for Governor

Monday, November 27 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Jeanne Ives announced this evening that she will file for Governor of Illinois in the coming week. The minimum required number of signatures to file for Governor in Illinois is 5,000. An official announcement will follow.“With nearly 13,000 in hand, we will... Read More.

Governor Rauner and Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs announces ‘Honor 200’

Thursday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner and Department of Veterans Affairs Director Erica Jeffries are announcing the launch ofHONOR 200, a signature program of the Illinois Bicentennial Celebration, honoring the work of 200 veterans whose contributions are above and beyond the call of duty.“Illinois veterans have played... Read More.

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.

Reis Leads Call for Governor to Veto HB 40

Wednesday, September 27 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) is calling on his constituents to join him in forcefully urging Governor Bruce Rauner to veto a bill that would vastly expand access to elective, taxpayer-funded abortions in Illinois. Reis voted NO on House Bill 40 back in... Read More.

Carmi Rotary visited by District Governor

Monday, September 25 by Jc Tinsley

Our special guest speaker was Jill Pietrusinski, the District Governor for our area. She was introduced by Janice Alka, who also presented her with a speaking certificate. The group picture includes local President Kenny Harrelson. All photographs taken by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson.

Governor Rauner completes 3rd annual ride to Springfield to support veterans

Monday, September 25 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today completed his 3rd annual “Governor’s Ride to Springfield," supporting Illinois Veterans organizations and the Honor Flight of Illinois. The ride, which departed from Chicago’s western suburb of Countryside this morning, traveled down historic Route 66 making stops in Dwight, Lexington and Lincoln, before arriving... Read More.

Governor, Lt. Governor offices announce new consolidated policy organization

Friday, September 15 by Jc Tinsley

A new team of experts has been assembled in the Rauner-Sanguinetti Administration to focus on issue areas key to state policy development.The new policy teams – in economics, health and social services, criminal justice, and infrastructure and regulation – will integrate their efforts to... Read More.