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The Illinois Funds Receives Top Credit Rating

Friday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

S&P Global Ratings has issued The Illinois Funds investment pool a AAAm credit rating, the highest available, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said. The strong, positive rating of the treasurer’s office investment fund counters the string of downgrades and negative outlooks issued to instruments issued... Read More.

Illinois Department of Commerce Increases EDGE Program Transparency

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity today announced the online publication of EDGE tax credit incentive agreements. The publication is the latest move by the Rauner Administration towards better government and transparency.“EDGE is a local economic development tool that has allowed communities to... Read More.

Pat Paynter raising money for Southern Illinois AIDS Walk

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

Pat Paynter is once again raising money for the Southern Illinois AIDS Walk. It is being held on Saturday, March 25 at 11am at the SIU Carbondale Newman Center. She has been the top fundraiser every year that she has participated, and last year... Read More.

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Illinois Department of Human Services’ Cost Savings Efforts Set to Move Forward

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services’ proposed overtime policy to govern overtime in the Home Services Program cleared the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. This rule will protect Illinois’ most vulnerable residents, create jobs and ensure the long-term sustainability of the program to allow... Read More.

Two Illinois men arrested in Gibson County, IN

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

On March 17, 2017, at 5:32 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of two intoxicated males at a residence in the 2600 block of West 50 South near Princeton, Indiana.Upon arriving Sgt. Bruce Vanoven located a Black 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport... Read More.

More Than 1,000 Youth to Compete in Illinois State Archery Tournament March 24th and 25th

Monday, March 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will host the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Illinois State Tournament on Friday, March 24th, and Saturday, March 25th, at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. Participation remains strong as 1,120 archers... Read More.

SIC Model Illinois Government Team Wins Fourth Consecutive Championship

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

2017 Outstanding Large Delegation Southeastern’s state champion MIG team poses at the Capitol with State Senator Dale Fowler. Pictured are (l-r) Braden Scroggins, William Tippett, Nolan Sutton, Morgan Denbo, Head Delegate Tracy Stokich, Ryan Dennison, Reagan Gray, Casper Johns, Sen. Dale Fowler, Chloe Brandon,... Read More.

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ 28h Annual Golf Classic set for May 15, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) will hold its 28th Annual Girl Scout Golf Classic at Sunset Hills Country Club on May 15. This year’s Girl Scout golf classic features for the first time the Million Dollar Shoot-Out where four lucky golfers will have... Read More.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Moves for More Women and Minorities on Corporate Boards

Wednesday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

More women and minorities need to serve on corporate boards, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.Frerichs will use his role as Illinois’ chief investment officer to encourage greater boardroom diversity. A corporate board without women and minorities typically does not reflect its employees... Read More.

Governor Addresses Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs Economic Conference

Wednesday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner joined Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti today to discuss issues affecting our rural communities in Illinois at the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs' 28th Annual Economic Development Conference in Springfield."Our rural communities may be small, but their impact is big,” said Governor... Read More.