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Governor Calls for Growing Illinois Together

Thursday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Rauner today discussed growing Illinois by supporting agribusiness, growing the economy, and creating more good-paying jobs at the Agriculture Legislative Day Breakfast. "Agriculture is the backbone of our economy," said Governor Rauner. "Every person in Illinois benefits from our farms, and it’s important... Read More.

Illinois pension, other retirement-related debt climbs to $267 billion

Thursday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois’ massive unfunded pension liability is well-publicized, but new data show that taxpayers are actually on the hook for billions more in other retirement-related debt as well. Illinois’ total state and local retirement-related debt is $267 billion, according to a new analysis by the... Read More.

ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION AND KNACK PARTNER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

Thursday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state’s college access and financial aid agency, has partnered with Knack, a unique mobile app that allows students to play video games to discover skill sets that will assist... Read More.

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Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors 35 Vietnam War Veterans

Thursday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Vietnam War Veterans today were honored and thanked for their service during the Vietnam War at the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans Home in LaSalle, Illinois. During the ceremony, a total of 35 Veterans were honored with a 50 year commemoration pin and... Read More.

Governor Highlights New Cadet Illinois State Police Classes

Thursday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today highlighted the approval of two Illinois State Police (ISP) Cadet classes, and reaffirmed the administration's continued support for the ISP and public safety. He proclaimed April 1, 2017 Illinois State Police Day in Illinois to honor the 95th anniversary of... Read More.

High School Archery Tournament Slated for Southeastern Illinois College

Wednesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College’s national championship archery team will host its third high school 3D archery tournament on Friday, April 7, 2017 from 1-4 p.m., according to SIC head archery coach Archie Blair, with registration beginning at noon.Blair anticipates that 50 or more high... Read More.

Governor Highlights and Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Illinois’ Ethical Standards

Wednesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today discussed the changes his administration has made to create a more ethical and responsive government with the state ethics officers at the Executive Ethics Commission's Ethics Officer Conference at the University of Illinois-Springfield."Reforming the reputation and effectiveness of Illinois government... Read More.

First Illinois Scholastic 3D Archery event of the year has big turnout

Wednesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

The first Illinois Scholastic 3D Archery (S3DA) Regional tournament of 2017 was held March 19th at Southern Illinois S3DA. Southern Illinois S3DA is located at 404 CR 1125E, New Haven, IL.There were 7 S3DA clubs represented. Havana Outdoors, Southern Illinois S3DA, Wabash Bowhunters,... Read More.

Illinois Department of Commerce Announces Grant Recipients

Wednesday, March 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure. Forty communities across the state will receive federal funds totaling $15.3 million. These grants will help Illinois’ low-income communities undertake much... Read More.

Illinois State Police launch “Operation Sauter 2017”

Tuesday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) announced today that ISP districts throughout the state will enforce road safety with a special enforcement memorial operation dedicated to fallen Trooper James Sauter, who was killed in the line of duty on March 28, 2013, when his ISP squad... Read More.