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Unsung Heroes – a new Exhibition Opening March 3 at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield

Monday, February 5 by Jc Tinsley

Anna Heistad. Minnie Vautrin. Thomas Jones. Three ordinary people who did extraordinary things in service of their fellow man, each of whom history has largely forgotten. These “unsung heroes” will be profiled in a new exhibition set to open at the Illinois State Museum... Read More.

Governor Rauner completes 3rd annual ride to Springfield to support veterans

Monday, September 25 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today completed his 3rd annual “Governor’s Ride to Springfield," supporting Illinois Veterans organizations and the Honor Flight of Illinois. The ride, which departed from Chicago’s western suburb of Countryside this morning, traveled down historic Route 66 making stops in Dwight, Lexington and Lincoln, before arriving... Read More.

Attention Springfield: Do Something Before It’s Too Late

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

A column by Southeastern Illinois College President Jonah Rice, Ph.D. Illinois has been without a budget for two years and we’re looking at a minimum of one more, maybe even two additional years in a playground standoff that harms our great state.In the last... Read More.

https://retirenewharmony.com/charles-ford-hospice-in-harmony/

Governor Rauner Calls Lawmakers Back to Springfield to Pass Compromise Balanced Budget Plan

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

One day after House and Senate Republicans unveiled a compromise balanced budget plan to end the budget impasse, Governor Bruce Rauner today called lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day special session from Wednesday, June 21st through the June 30th fiscal year deadline.“Republicans in... Read More.

9-1-1 funding at risk without budget in Springfield

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

Time is running out for 9-1-1 in Illinois.The mechanism to fund 9-1-1 expires or sunsets on June 30th. With the Illinois Legislature looking to adjourn on May 31st, lawmakers must agree to a plan to continue the funding of 9-1-1.If lawmakers don’t come to... Read More.

Governor Rauner Activates State Emergency Operations Center in Springfield

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Rauner this morning activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Springfield to ensure state personnel and equipment are ready to be quickly deployed if needed to help local emergency responders with flooding-related public safety issues in several areas of the state. “Several inches... Read More.

Rep Reis Hosts Miss Teen Illinois in Springfield

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R - Willow Hill) is pictured here with Carmi resident and newly crowned Miss Illinois Teen USA Olivia Bohleber. Bohleber was in Springfield on Thursday February 16 to visit with lawmakers and share her platform. Olivia is currently a... Read More.

Wayne County farm honored in Springfield

Friday, November 18 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep David Reis, Raymond Poe; Director Illinois Department of Agriculture, Sarah Frey-Talley, State Rep Terri Bryant (Mt. Vernon) State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) joined Sarah Frey-Talley of Frey Farms in rural Wayne County at a Springfield Wal-Mart on Thursday November 17th to... Read More.

Springfield historic sites collaborate to offer Spirit of Lincoln Youth Leadership Academy

Friday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

Historic sites in Springfield are teaming up to provide jobs for students and teach them personal and professional skills that will help for years to come.The “Spirit of Lincoln Youth Leadership Academy” is a joint project of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the... Read More.

Reis thinks General Assembly should stay in Springfield over weekend

Friday, May 27 by Jc Tinsley

With the end of the legislative session less than a week away, members of the Illinois House of Representatives were given a schedule Thursday afternoon setting up the weekend.Legislators will be in session beginning at 9 Friday morning, but then will be given time... Read More.