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Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors over 100 Vietnam War Veterans

Monday, October 30 by Jc Tinsley

Vietnam War Veterans were honored and thanked on Saturday, October 28th for their service during the Vietnam War by the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna, Illinois. During the ceremony, over 100 Veterans were honored with a 50-year... Read More.

Unemployment Rate Drops in All Illinois Metro Areas

Friday, October 27 by Jc Tinsley

Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in September in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas and in all 102 counties, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs... Read More.

Illinois Specialty Growers Association to host cider, hard cider contest

Thursday, October 26 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois apple cider makers will again get a chance to see who makes the best cider in the 29th Annual Cider Contest and the 16th Annual Hard Cider Contest, hosted at the Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism, and Organic Conference in Springfield, Jan. 10-12, 2018.... Read More.

Gov. Rauner proclaims Lights On Afterschool Day in Illinois

Thursday, October 26 by Jc Tinsley

Noting the importance of student learning extending beyond school hours, Gov. Bruce Rauner today proclaimed Oct. 26, 2017, as Lights On Afterschool Day in Illinois.He was joined by officials from ACT Now Coalition and the Springfield Urban League to recognize the importance of student... Read More.

State of Illinois sells $4.5 billion in bonds

Thursday, October 26 by Jc Tinsley

Today the State sold $4.5 billion in general obligation bonds to pay down a portion of Illinois' roughly $15 billion backlog of unpaid bills. Proceeds from today's bond sale, together with the proceeds from the $1.5 billion Series 2017ABC general obligation bonds that were... Read More.

Severin to Hold Satellite Office Hours in Carterville with Illinois Comptroller’s Office

Thursday, October 26 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative Dave Severin (R- Benton) will be holding Satellite Office Hours at the Anne West Lindsey Library on Wednesday November 1st from 12:00 – 3:00 pm. Rep. Severin’s staff will be on hand to take your opinions and assist with any constituent... Read More.

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USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Illinois Farmers

Wednesday, October 25 by Jc Tinsley

USDA Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Executive Director, (SED) Rick Graden announced over 125,000 Illinois farms that enrolled in safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill will receive financial assistance for the 2016 crop year.The programs, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC)... Read More.

Gov. Rauner continues Built in Illinois tour

Tuesday, October 24 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today continued his Built in Illinois tour with a visit to Nucor Steel, an award-winning national leader in steel production. Nucor’s leaders are deciding between Illinois or Ohio for an expansion of existing merchant bar operations.The governor was joined by House... Read More.

Illinois Jobs Decline in September

Friday, October 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.0 percent in September and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -10,800 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by... Read More.

IDOT Seeks Feedback on Illinois Rest Areas

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking for the public’s help in developing a plan that will determine the best use of the state’s rest areas. An online survey, accessible at idot.illinois.gov, is available through Sunday, Oct. 29.“Many of our... Read More.