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Bookmark ‘Getting Around Illinois’ for Latest Winter Road Conditions

Wednesday, December 20 by Jc Tinsley

As the official start of winter approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation reminds travelers to visit and bookmark the newly redesigned GettingAroundIllinois.com for continually updated information on road conditions.“The new-and-improved GettingAroundIllinois.com is a great resource any... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE PREPARE FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL

Wednesday, December 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo P. Schmitz is reminding motorists to take the necessary safety precautions to prevent senseless tragedies during the upcoming Christmas and New Year season. ISP will be working to reduce fatal crashes and arrest impaired drivers.The ISP will... Read More.

Illinois opts in to FirstNet advanced communications network

Tuesday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

A new partnership between Illinois and FirstNet will ensure that the lifesaving advantages of enhanced wireless broadband technology are available to public safety personnel statewide, Gov. Bruce Rauner announced today.“Communication is a life or death proposition in emergencies. Opting in to FirstNet’s dedicated network... Read More.

IDNR Conservation Police Issue More Than 1,800 Citations and Warnings to Violators During Illinois’ Busiest Hunting Season

Monday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

While firearm deer hunters in Illinois took more than 80,000 deer during the state’s busiest hunting season, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police report just four hunting-related accidents were reported, three of them involving injuries resulting from tree stand falls.At the same... Read More.

Pepsi MidAmerica – a company ‘Born, Built, Grown’ in Illinois – unveils Bicentennial Pepsi can

Monday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today joined Pepsi MidAmerica COO John Rains to unveil the limited edition Illinois Bicentennial Pepsi can and pop open the first edition to come off the production line.The commemorative can will be immediately available at stores and markets in the Pepsi... Read More.

Sen. Dale Righter: 215 new Illinois laws going into effect Jan. 1st

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

Laws taking effect January 1, 2018 1. Bail Reform Act of 2017 and State RICO Extension (SB 2034/PA 100-0001):Grants a right to counsel at bail hearings, provides for mandatory bail re-hearings on nonviolent offenses, and provides that any bail set should be non-monetary and that... Read More.

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Illinois State Police District 19 holds annual charity auction

Thursday, December 14 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, would like to announce the results of the 16 th annual in-house Charity Auction held at the District 19 Headquarters on Tuesday, December 12th.Retired District 19 Troopers and current staff, along with local businesses and... Read More.

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.

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.

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.