SPRINGFIELD – Through a cooperative and bipartisan effort in Springfield this year, State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) led two bills through the General Assembly with wide, bipartisan support. The new laws were signed by the Governor on Friday. “I’m delighted to see bipartisanship work to pass needed solutions for the economic vitality of […]
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge, representing more than 34,000 active duty and retired law enforcement officers, has endorsed Dan Brady, a Bloomington Republican, in his bid for Illinois Secretary of State in the June 28 primary election. “We back Dan Brady because of his unwavering lifetime support for
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WATERLOO, Ill. – Republican candidate for Governor Paul Schimpf released the following statement in response to the Illinois Auditor General’s report on the Covid-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home: “The news out of the Illinois’ Auditor’s Office is not just heartbreaking, but it shows how deep the systemic failures of our governor run in our
SPRINGFIELD – There has been another jump in the number of COVID-19 cases in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health Friday reported 30,633 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, which is an increase of nearly 6,000 cases or an increase of 24 percent. The IDPH also
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By Loretta Graham, CEO Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois This month is National Military Appreciation Month. We also celebrate Military Spouse Day, Mother’s Day, Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day. Let me begin by sincerely thanking our veterans for the work they do and have done for this great country we live in. I am
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – From day one, Dan Brady, a Bloomington Republican, has made the fight against distracted driving in Illinois a key part of his campaign for Secretary of State. That battle is even more crucial now, with a new study listing Illinois as one of the deadliest states in the country for distracted driving.
CHICAGO – May is Building Safety Month, and this year’s campaign, “Safety for All: Building Codes in Action,” raises awareness about the importance of building codes to ensure safety in the spaces in which we live, work and learn. “Resilient communities require a commitment to strong building standards,” said Tom Sivak, regional administrator, FEMA Region 5.
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The academic achievements of more than 1,800 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will be celebrated during spring 2022 commencement exercises May 6-7. Festivities start with the SIU School of Law commencement on Friday, May 6, at Shryock Auditorium. On Saturday, May 7, Banterra Center will hold two commencement
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 24,646 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois. That’s an increase of 5,095 or 26 percent. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 3,138,682 cases, including 33,614 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois since the beginning of the pandemic.
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) is celebrating Teach Children to Save Day on April 28th by promoting initiatives to educate youth about responsible savings habits through free, banker-led outreach opportunities and raising awareness about the role banks play in helping people develop strong financial habits. Bank employees across the state and nation
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