SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Thursday reported 40,026 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, that’s an increase of 9,363 or 31 percent over last week’s 30,663 According to the CDC, 23 counties in Illinois are now rated at the Medium Community Level, including 14 counties […]
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SPRINGFIELD – In an effort to increase its ranks and attract potential future Troopers, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is excited to announce the reimaging of the Fast Track Program into the newly created Lateral Entry Training Program. The new program is designed to incentivize current law enforcement officers to increase their opportunities and join ISP.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The political arm of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce announces its endorsement of two outstanding candidates to fill new positions on the state’s highest court. Representing thousands of Illinois small, medium, and large employers, the Chamber of Commerce advocates for the election of candidates that understand the impact of government decisions
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Woodstock, Ill. – “The Rabine campaign keeps winning endorsements in the voter-rich Northeastern section of Illinois; most recently, New Trier Republican Organization. Rank and file Republicans see Gary Rabine as a common sense conservative who cannot be bought. Republican activists also appreciate a Republican candidate for Governor who has never voted for a Democrat.”
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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.
