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Travel Advisory Along I-74 Update
From The Illinois State Police: The crash along I-74 has been cleared and all lanes are back open. Earlier: A crash had occurred eastbound on I-74 between mileposts 171 and 172. ISP District 10...
Apr 22, 2016
FEMA Denies State’s Appeal for Flood Assistance to Local Governments
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today denied the state's appeal for federal assistance to help local governments in several counties recover from severe flooding and storms in late Dece...
Apr 22, 2016 marnanel / CC
Righter statement on passage of SB 2059: funding for EIU, other institutions, Community Colleges and MAP Grants
"This legislation gets critical dollars to Eastern Illinois University and other institutions in dire need of funding right now. "It's a major step forward and helps EIU for the immediate future. It's...
Apr 22, 2016
Governor's Office Statement on SB 2059
The Office of Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement on SB 2059. It is attributable to Press Secretary Catherine Kelly: "The Governor applauds the members in both chambers and on both si...
Apr 22, 2016
Gabby’s Law helps save lives and honors Monticello girl’s memory
In response to the tragic case of Gabby Galbo, a five-year-old Monticello girl who unfortunately died from no early diagnosis of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, which led to severe sepsis and septic sho...
Apr 22, 2016
Property Tax Relief Bill Passes Illinois House
According to 24/7 News Source, a bill designed to provide some property tax relief forIllinois homeowners is moving through the legislature. A measure that would freeze property taxes in non-home rule...
Apr 22, 2016
Two State Parks Closing Because Of Budget Crisis
Two state parks are closing because of the budget crisis. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says Ramsey Lake and Horseshoe Lake will be shut down indefinitely. Both parks are losing their e...
Apr 22, 2016
Bill That Would Eliminate Lieutenant Governor Fails In State Senate
Illinois lawmakers are saying no to a bill that would eliminate the office of lieutenant governor. The measure failed to pass through the state Senate. Some officials believe abolishing the lieutenant...
Apr 22, 2016
Charleston and Mattoon Jointly Apply for Federal Funds for Trail
Charleston and Mattoon have joined forces to submit a joint application for federal funds in order to pave the gravel portion of the Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail. The grant would also help pay for exte...
Apr 22, 2016
Illinois House Says No To Madigan's Proposed Millionaire Tax
State lawmakers are voting down House Speaker Michael Madigan's proposed millionaire tax. The constitutional amendment failed yesterday to make it through the Illinois House. The proposal would have i...
Apr 22, 2016
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