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IDOT Seeks Land in Southern Counties for Wetland Creation and Restoration

Wednesday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to purchase land from willing sellers for wetland mitigation in Hamilton, White, Saline, Gallatin, Hardin, Pope, Johnson and Massac counties as well as the eastern portion of Jefferson, Williamson and Union counties.Desired property characteristics include:• Located in floodplain... Read More.

Frerichs Seeks Clarity and Commonsense to Protect Medical Marijuana Patients

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

President Donald Trump’s administration needs to plainly say if it intends to crack down on the medical marijuana industry in Illinois, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.The administration’s comment of “greater enforcement” of laws that could close banks that have a relationship with the... Read More.

IDOA SEEKS TO DECLARE BOXWOOD BLIGHT A NUISANCE IN ILLINOIS

Thursday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Agriculture plans to initiate the required regulatory steps to declare any plants infected with Boxwood Blight a nuisance in the State of Illinois.A public information meeting has been scheduled to discuss the Department's intent to declare Boxwood Blight a nuisance... Read More.

State Seeks Nominations For Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) is accepting nominations for the eighth annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. These awards recognize individual volunteers and for-profit businesses and highlight the importance of community service in Illinois. “Each year, 2.4 million Illinoisans take... Read More.

IDOT Seeks Additional Input for Long Range Transportation Plan

Thursday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking for additional input from the public in developing its Long Range Transportation Plan. The plan will identify policies to provide Illinois residents and businesses with innovative, sustainable and multimodal transportation solutions that support local goals and grow... Read More.

Peabody, largest US coal miner, seeks bankruptcy protection

Wednesday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

NEW YORK (AP) - Peabody Energy, the nation's largest coal miner, is seeking bankruptcy protection.The St. Louis based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.The company says all mines and offices... Read More.

Guardian Center seeks nominations for ‘Friend of Children’ award

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Guardian Center, Inc. is currently accepting nominations for its 2016 “Friend of the Children” award.The center wishes to honor an individual who contributes in a special way to meet the needs of children. The ideal candidate is an individual committed to serving children... Read More.

Shimkus Seeks Valentines for Heroes

Friday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

Maryville, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is again asking constituents to participate in his annual “Valentines for Heroes” program. The congressman’s district offices will collect valentines for distribution throughout the region to veterans and those currently serving in the military. “Thousands of... Read More.