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Gov. Rauner kicks off yearlong celebration of Illinois Bicentennial

Monday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner and leaders of the Illinois Bicentennial Commission officially kicked off the state’s yearlong 200th birthday celebration at Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier. Illinois Bicentennial will pay tribute to the people, places, and things that are being BORN,... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE HOLIDAY TRAVEL ENFORCEMENT RESULTS

Friday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo P. Schmitz announces statewide activity results from the 2017 Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The Thanksgiving holiday travel period began on November 22 and ran through November 26. ISP officers were busy during the holiday weekend as they worked... Read More.

Countdown to Illinois Bicentennial

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

The start of the Illinois Bicentennial is only five days away and each day leading up to the kick off, the office of the Governor will share a winning entry in the Something to Learn About Illinois History video contest.Today’s video is by Will... Read More.

State of Illinois prices $750 million in bonds

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

Today the State of Illinois priced $750 million in new money General Obligation bonds for 2018 capital expenditures. Bond proceeds will be used to fund major capital construction projects and finance information technology projects.The General Obligation bonds were priced competitively in two separate bids:... Read More.

Illinois State Police announce results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol

Wednesday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of a Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol (sTEP) conducted in Wayne County during November. This sTEP patrol allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement for impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding, and distracted driving... Read More.

Call Blocking Specialists Provide Support to Illinois Veterans

Tuesday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

A call blocking specialist has launched a free e-toolkit to help prevent veterans becoming the victims of telephone fraud. In light of the recent AARP research, which revealed that veterans are twice as likely to be targeted by fraudsters, CPR Call Blocker has created... Read More.

Illinois State Police urges safe driving during busy holiday travel period

Tuesday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is generally one of the busiest travel holiday periods of the year. As millions of travelers take to Illinois roadways to celebrate Thanksgiving, Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, reminds motorists to drive safely.Drivers can do... Read More.

Illinois Jobs Up in October

Friday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate dipped by 0.1 percentage points to 4.9 percent in October and nonfarm payrolls increased by +3,400 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)... Read More.

Trump Administration Appoints William J. Graff to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Illinois

Thursday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Trump Administration recently appointed William J. Graff as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA). Graff will join the Illinois FSA team on Monday, November 13, 2017.Graff is a long time grain and livestock farmer from... Read More.

Hospice of Southern Illinois to hold Tree of Life ceremony Dec. 3

Thursday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

Hospice of Southern Illinois hosts annual Tree of Life ceremonies each year. These ceremonies allow families and the public to remember and honor loved ones they have lost and that are special to them, celebrating the lives of those they have lost by placing... Read More.