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Illinois State Police K-9 gets body armor

PESOTUM – Illinois State Police (ISP) K9 Odin will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.  K9 Odin’s vest is sponsored by Don and Misty Fike of Galesburg, IL. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always.”  Delivery is […]

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Illinois State Police warns motorists not to engage in aggressive driving behaviors 

CHICAGO – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public not to engage in aggressive driving behaviors as the number of reported road rage incidents resulting in expressway shootings is increasing.  Motorists are not only at risk of being involved in a traffic crash due to road rage, but there is now the danger of

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Illinois candidate for Governor, Gary Rabine, issues statement on protecting Illinois women and children

WOODSTOCK, Illinois – The only candidate addressing the issues of sex-trafficking, the sexualization of children in schools, and the link between the two is Gary Rabine. Join Gary as he hosts world-renowned expert, Jaco Booyens who helps empower and equip parents to protect their children all over the United States. “It’s an honor to have

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Illinois State Police convenes commission to increase awareness and implementation of firearm restraining orders

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) recently convened the first meeting of the Commission on Implementing the Firearms Restraining Order Act (Commission).  The General Assembly passed legislation in 2021 calling for the creation of the Commission to advise on strategies for the education and implementation of the Firearms Restraining Order Act.   The Commission is charged with

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State Reps. Adam Niemerg and Blaine Wilhour say Ill. Green New Deal already costing families

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois State Representatives Adam Niemerg (R-Teutopolis) and Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) are issuing the following statement on Midcontinent Independent System Operators’ alert on possible rolling blackouts and rising energy prices that could cost Illinois families as much as $600 more annually. “Illinois families are struggling to afford record high gas prices and

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IDPH reports 27,112 new cases of COVID-19 over the past week

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) yesterday reported 27,112 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois since June 10. That number is 6,889 or 25 percent less than the previous week.   According to the CDC, 25 Illinois counties are now rated at High Community Level for COVID-19, an area

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Illinois, Missouri road trippers curtail travel plans

PORTLAND, Ore. – A survey of 3,023 road trippers by FamilyDestinationsGuide.com has revealed the extent to which soaring gas prices and rising inflation will affect families’ vacation plans this summer. Illinoisans surveyed say their usual summer road trips will effectively be cut by almost half (by 43%). Usually each average roadtrip is 568 miles, however, this summer the average is expected

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Illinois Chamber of Commerce board announces new board chairperson

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce its new Chairperson, Ann Deters with Vantage Outsourcing. Ann was elected to the position, which is two years in length, during Thursday’s board meeting held at Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service in Elmhurst, IL.   “The Illinois Chamber is delighted to

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Governor Pritzker signs bill guaranteeing insurance coverage for glucose monitors

CHICAGO—Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed legislation into law requiring insurance and managed health plans provide coverage for continuous glucose monitors, an essential tool for diabetes care. SB2969 expands safe and affordable treatment options for thousands of Illinoisans. Continuous glucose monitors are essential devices for patients with both Type I and Type II diabetes to

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Illinois DCFS enhances LGBTQI+ training for foster parents

CHICAGO – June is Pride Month and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is enhancing training and services to ensure LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and intersex) youth in care are protected and supported. All young people deserve to grow up in safe, loving and caring homes. In addition to the

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