WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Ann Wagner (R-MO), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), David Trone (D-MD), and Brad Schneider (D-IL), Co-Chairs of the Abraham Accords Caucus, have sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging him to use his upcoming trip to the Middle East and North Africa to advance the Abraham Accords and the […]
SPRINGFIELD – The Joint Employers have released the following statement regarding Thursday’s vote to ease the deficit facing the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund: “Today’s vote will inject $2.7 billion from the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) into the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. Illinois employers appreciate the Governor and members of the General Assembly
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Jim Dain of Pittsfield, Ill. for snagging a monster 140-pound, 10-ounce paddlefish March 18 at the Lake of the Ozarks. The latest record breaks the previous record of 140-pounds, 9-ounces set in 2015 on Table Rock Lake. MDC congratulates Jim Dain of Pittsfield, Ill. on
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Due to multiple sweeping emergency declarations issued by Governor Pritzker starting with the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Illinois saw a massive uptick in unemployment claims. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were distributed to states to help with that cost. Last night, Illinois Democrats led by Governor
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SPRINGFIELD – A candidate for the Republican nomination for Illinois govenor has been endorsed by Michael Flynn. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of Lt. General Michael Flynn, President Trump’s former National Security Advisor, decorated war hero and patriot. General Flynn recognizes that we need to elect a principled, life-long conservative who has
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SPRINGFIELD – The initial round of voting is now open in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) third annual “Makers Madness” contest, a bracket-style tournament in which the public will vote on what product earns the 2022 title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Presented by Comcast Business, the competition celebrates the incredible work
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WATERLOO, Ill. – Republican candidate for governor Paul Schimpf says it’s time to shift the balance of power away from politicians and bureaucrats and back into the hands of individuals and working families. Today, Schimpf released his “A New Start for Illinois” plan which will put Illinois back on a path for economic success after failed leadership
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — This could be the best summer imaginable for your family, thanks to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s summer camps and programs for all ages, abilities and interests. This year’s lineup is one of the largest ever offered and includes the debut of several brand-new camp experiences. SIU’s Conference and Scheduling
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PORTLAND, Oregon – It’s traditionally one of the best times of the year for US students – a chance to let off a little steam, see how many beers they can consume in one sitting, and generally party like it’s going out of fashion. Spring Break, which takes place over colleges’ and universities’ Easter vacation,
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra will bring back many memories — and maybe even a few cold chills — when it honors acclaimed American composer John Williams later this month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. March 29. The orchestra will perform an entire concert
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