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Secretary White’s Legislation Combating Texting While Driving Passes House

Friday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White commended the Illinois House today for approving legislation initiated by his office to strengthen Illinois’ law on distracted driving.House Bill 4846 cracks down on texting while driving by classifying first-time offenses as moving violations. Under the current law,... Read More.

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Presidents Day

Friday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced all offices and facilities that are regularly open Monday through Friday will be closed Mon., Feb. 19, and facilities that are regularly open Tuesday through Saturday will be closed Sat., Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents Day.All... Read More.

Secretary of State Offices Closed for New Year’s Day

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and Driver Services facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed on Monday, January 1st, while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, December 30th, in observance of New Year’s Day.All office... Read More.

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Christmas

Friday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed Friday, December 22nd and Monday, December 25th; while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, December 23rd and Tuesday, December 26th, in observance... Read More.

Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation co-hosts 2017 Secretary of State vehicle show, Saturday, Sept. 9th

Friday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation (ISPHF) is encouraging vehicle enthusiasts to mark their calendars for the 67th Secretary of State Vehicle Show and Swap Meet, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 9, in downtown Springfield at the corner of Capitol Avenue and Second Street. ... Read More.

Five Key Legislative Measures Initiated by Secretary White Sent to Governor

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White applauded the General Assembly for passing five important bills initiated by his office. “As Secretary of State, I continue to look for ways to further improve customer service, upgrade road safety and expand the organ/tissue donor registry,” said... Read More.

Agriculture Secretary Perdue Reminds Farmers, Families and Small Businesses in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas that USDA Offers Disaster Assistance Programs to Help

Wednesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue reminds farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses that were affected by the recent severe storms and flooding that USDA has several programs that provide assistance before, during and after disasters. USDA staff in the regional, State and county offices... Read More.

Secretary of State Jesse White Hosts Third National “Targeting Autism” Forum

Tuesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White hosted the third national “Targeting Autism” forum on May 11-12, at the State Library in Springfield.Launched in 2015 by Secretary White and The Autism Program (TAP) of Illinois, the “Targeting Autism” forum is an innovative... Read More.

SIC Board hears of new transfer possibilities and honors board secretary

Wednesday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees heard about new transfer outreach possibilities and new agreements with multiple universities to help SIC students achieve a smooth transfer process during the April 24 meeting. SIC received visits recently from Eastern Illinois University (EIU) and Western Illinois... Read More.

Secretary of Education Calls on Chicago Public Schools to Support Pension Reform Plan Legislation

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of Education Beth Purvis today called on Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to support legislation being filed by Senators Michael Connelly and Jil Tracy, which would enact statewide pension reform while providing CPS with $215 million for its pension payment.“At a time when... Read More.