FREEBURG, IL – Join us and donate blood at the 20th annual American Red Cross blood drive honoring former Belleville Police Sergeant Jon Brough and all first responders on Tuesday, July 7, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Catholic War Veterans Post 370, 3535 S Route 159 in Freeburg. This drive is proudly sponsored by the September 11 […]
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SAVANNA – House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the annual Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rates (PER) showing Illinois’ rate as one of the highest at 14.67 percent: “Illinois’ SNAP error rate has skyrocketed because of years of mismanagement, and our most vulnerable will
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SPRINGFIELD – Launched in 2021, Birth to Five Illinois works in every community in the State to: Continually assess the Early Childhood programs available in each Region. Understand what is available versus what local families say their children need. Bring together community members and civic leaders to bridge the gap between what exists and what families need.
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CHICAGO, IL — The Illinois Housing Council (IHC) has applauded Governor JB Pritzker and members of the Illinois General Assembly for including a 10-year extension and meaningful expansion of the Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit (IAHTC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget package signed into law through Senate Bill 3019. The action represents one of the most
BIGGSVILLE— The Illinois Department of Transportation joined local officials and community leaders today to celebrate the start of transit service in Henderson County by Warren County Public Transportation, making transit available in all 102 counties in Illinois. The new service reflects IDOT’s continued commitment to improving mobility in rural communities and ensures that residents in
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GRANITE CITY, Il. – From the moment he could say the word helicopter, Ryan Fretz knew that he wanted to follow in his father Jon’s footsteps and become an air medical pilot. That dream came true as he now pilots ARCH 1’s BK117 in Granite City, IL. Jon and Ryan Fretz “I always
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is celebrating its 40th anniversary of certification by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA is an internationally recognized gold standard in public safety excellence. On June 15, 1986, ISP became the first state police agency in the United States to achieve CALEA accreditation, highlighting
CHAMPAIGN, IL – This week, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting Rural Development’s commitment to expanding access to affordable housing and helping more Americans, especially first-time homebuyers, achieve the dream of homeownership. “The Trump Administration and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins are focused on growing first
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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has issued the following statement in opposition to House Bill 1700, a trailer bill Democrat lawmakers touted as a fix to the problems created by Senate Bill 25: “Southern Illinois families, farmers, and small businesses need energy policies that are reliable, affordable, and rooted in reality. House
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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs thanked members of the General Assembly today for passing Senate Bill 2968 and expressed gratitude to Governor JB Pritzker’s office for its collaboration in advancing legislation that expands investment opportunities for non-profit organizations across Illinois. The legislation creates the Non-Profit Investment Pool, a safe and efficient investment option
