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Reis Says IL Spent $396 Million on Illegal Immigrants

A new state audit revealed that Illinois has spent $396 million on taxpayer-funded health insurance for illegal immigrants. According to audit findings released last month by the Illinois Auditor General, the State of Illinois spent $38.2 million on the Expanded ALL KIDS program for illegal... Read More.

Invest in Kids program attracts $36 million on first day

 Illinois’ new Invest in Kids scholarship program — which gives low- to middle-income students opportunities to attend non-public schools that best meet their educational goals — attracted more than $36 million in pledged contributions on Tuesday, Jan. 2, the first day the state began... Read More.
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State of Illinois prices $750 million in bonds

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.

More than 40 million fire extinguishers recalled

AP-More than 40 million fire extinguishers in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled because they might not work in an emergency. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says on its website that it's aware of one death because of a problem with extinguishers made... Read More.

Serve Illinois Announces $17.5 Million For AmeriCorps Programs

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) today announced $17.5 million in Corporation for National and Community Service federal grants to place 1,671 AmeriCorps Members in 39 programs to serve Illinois communities.  This is an increase of $1.9 million over... Read More.
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Dual credit program saves RLC students over $1.5 million

Local high school students enrolled in Rend Lake College’s dual credit program had a record-setting year. With more students enrolled in the program than ever before earning more credit hours, students saved over $1.5 million and edged their way closer to a college degree. RLC’s... Read More.
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IDPH Faith-Based Million Hearts® Initiative

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is launching its new Faith-Based Million Hearts® Initiative during American Heart Month.  Cardiovascular disease is the nation’s number one cause of death.  However, it can be prevented in some cases by making healthy choices and managing heart... Read More.