Illinois Department of Public Health Vaccination Plan
Currently, Egyptian Health Department says we're in Phase 1A and the state as a whole will be expected to move next to Phase 1B.
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Few New Laws Beginning January 1st in Illinois: Mandated Minimum Wage Increase Continues to Fuel Unfriendly Business Climate & Puts Pressure on Struggling Economy
LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is informing constituents of the newest laws to take effect at the beginning of the New Year and reminding everyone of the continuing mandated increase of the Illinois minimum wage law another dollar an hour starting January 1, 2021.
One... Read More.
Southern Illinois AIDS Coalition Needs Donations for Holiday Project
The Southern Illinois AIDS Coalition has 8 low-income households impacted by HIV / AIDS whose holiday needs have not been met. Gift cards will be mailed to the households on Monday, Dec. 28. Donations can be made online at TSAGL.org/donate.html OR sent to the... Read More.
United Way of South Central Illinois Accepting Application for Emergency Food and Shelter Program Funds in Jefferson and Marion Counties
United Way of South Central Illinois has been appointed administrator of $ 38,438 for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency.
$19,890 is available to Jefferson County and $18,548 to Marion County to private... Read More.
Illinois Sees Sharpest Drop in Population Since World War II
New Census data show Illinois is the only state in the nation to see worsening population loss for seven straight years.
CHICAGO (Dec. 22, 2020) – Illinois recorded population loss for the seventh year in a row, which is the longest streak of population decline... Read More.
Southern Illinois AIDS Coalition Needs Family Sponsors & Donations for Holiday Project
The Southern Illinois AIDS Coalition is once again sponsoring low-income households impacted by HIV / AIDS in the 19 southern-most counties of Illinois. Additional help is needed to help meet their needs.
The project currently has 10 households whose needs have not been met. Two... Read More.
Getting Around Illinois provides latest winter road conditions
IDOT site provides continually updated info during snow-and-ice season
SPRINGFIELD – With the potential for the first major storm this winter fast approaching, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to visit and bookmark GettingAroundIllinois.com for continually updated information on road... Read More.
Illinois State Fair Introduces the Jumbo Pass
Mega and Jumbo Passes Available Just in Time for the Holidays
SPRINGFIELD, IL- The countdown to the 2021 Illinois State Fair is formally underway with fair officials announcing the start of the holiday promotional campaign starring the Mega Pass. A new Jumbo Pass will give... Read More.
Illinois Lottery Grandstand Acts Announced for 2021
Tickets on Sale December 15th
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce seven confirmed Illinois Lottery Grandstand acts for 2021. This is the first time the Illinois State Fair has announced and gone on-sale with grandstand acts prior to the new year.... Read More.
Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding Secretary of Agriculture Nomination
The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the nomination of former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack as Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture.
“Illinois Farm Bureau congratulates former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack on his recent nomination... Read More.