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Illinois State Police announce results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol

Wednesday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of a Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol (sTEP) conducted in Wayne County during November. This sTEP patrol allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement for impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding, and distracted driving... Read More.

Illinois State Police urges safe driving during busy holiday travel period

Tuesday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is generally one of the busiest travel holiday periods of the year. As millions of travelers take to Illinois roadways to celebrate Thanksgiving, Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, reminds motorists to drive safely.Drivers can do... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Shares Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Tuesday, November 21 by Jc Tinsley

This Thanksgiving, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) urges Illinoisans to be mindful when preparing Thanksgiving dinner.According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year. In 2015, fire... Read More.

SIC Alumna and State Senator Encourage Students to “Get Involved”

Friday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured (l-r) are Retired Assistant Majority Leader N. Duane Noland, Matt Lees Chair of the Social Sciences Division, SIC Alumna Dana Hooven, Legislative Aide. Southeastern Illinois College students got an inside look into the world of politics. As a part of the school’s “Pizza... Read More.

Former State Senator Bill O’Daniel dies at 93

Thursday, November 16 by Jc Tinsley

Former 54th District state Sen. William “Bill” O’Daniel died Wednesday at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was 93.O’Daniel served as a member of the Illinois House from 1974-77 and in the Illinois Senate from 1984 until 2002. He was a longtime farmer and businessman,... Read More.

Trump Administration Appoints William J. Graff to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Illinois

Thursday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Trump Administration recently appointed William J. Graff as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA). Graff will join the Illinois FSA team on Monday, November 13, 2017.Graff is a long time grain and livestock farmer from... Read More.

IDES highlights State of Illinois Services as Veterans Day approaches

Thursday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

As we prepare to honor our Veterans this weekend, the Illinois Department of Employment Security would like to remind them of the many services offered to them through the state’s agencies. These services are divided into the two primary categories: Employment Services and Veterans... Read More.

State of Illinois Migrates to Updated Open Data Management System

Wednesday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

The State of Illinois today announced the move to a new open data management platform bringing a more functional and straightforward system that will deliver significant cost savings to Illinois, resulting in $1.2 million in savings over five years.“The new open data portal is... Read More.

State Rep. David Reis to host ID Theft Seminars

Tuesday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) has announced that his office will host identity theft seminars in 4 communities in the month of November. The seminars are offered in conjunction with the Illinois Attorney General's office. Reis hopes residents can benefit from the information... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries

Friday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today asks Illinoisans to take an extra few minutes this weekend to change and test the batteries in their smoke alarms while setting their clocks back an hour. Clocks fall back an hour for Daylight Savings... Read More.