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Illinois FOP statement regarding situation in Memphis

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge President Chris Southwood issued the following statement regarding the police beating death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis:   “Tyre Nichols died at the hands of bad police officers. All good law enforcement officers are outraged and sickened by his brutal and senseless slaughter. But there […]

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Illinois Freedom Caucus supports ongoing court efforts to challenge unconstitutional gun law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Freedom Caucus has issued the following statement on the various lawsuits being filed to challenge the weapons ban legislation recently signed into law.   “Illinois, like the federal government, is comprised of three co-equal branches. The Legislative and Executive branch have the ability to enact legislation into law, but it

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ISBE launches search for sponsors and sites to serve nutritious summer meals for 2023

SPRINGFIELD – There may still be a lot of winter left but the Illinois State Board of Education is already thinking ahead to the summer break and how children will continue to have access to healthy meals. ISBE is launching the search for new Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsors and sites to help bring free nutritious

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New data confirms teacher shortage crisis, but attention helping provide answers

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In its sixth year, Illinois’ most comprehensive study confirms clearly that the statewide teacher shortage problem is a crisis not likely to ease soon. But new feedback from school districts suggests the attention on the problem is helping them find solutions.   The Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS), representing

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Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs holds annual convention

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs held its 112th annual convention at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Illinois January 20-22, 2023.   ((INSERT PHOTO…ILLINOIS MISS ILLINOIS COUNTY FAIR QUEEN…HERE))   One of the highlights of the annual event is the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant, held Jan. 22. Paige Van Dyke

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Illinois Secretary of State vetoes ‘naughty’ license plates

SPRIONGFIELD – Secretary of State Giannoulias reveals last year’s rejected vanity plates. A small percentage prohibited for violating the state’s vehicle code   There will be no PEEPEE, SUKIT or DUCKYOU for Illinois drivers.   Those are just a few of the nearly 400 requests for vanity and personalized license plates that were rejected by

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Villanueva advances measure to provide free feminine hygiene products in IDOC facilities

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Celina Villanueva advanced legislation from the Illinois Senate on Thursday that would allow every person in the care of the Department of Corrections to receive underwear and menstrual products free of charge.   “While women in the Illinois Department of Corrections are provided with some free feminine hygiene products, incarcerated women consistently

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Illinoisans cautioned to remain COVID-19 vigilant to protect those most at-risk

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Friday that the CDC is reporting 28 counties in the state are at an elevated level for COVID-19, compared to 61 in the previous week. Of those, three Illinois counties are at a High Community Level, compared to five the previous week; and 25 counties

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