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IL Freedom Caucus statement on State Budget
For Immediate Release - May 27, 2023 IL Freedom Caucus statement on State Budget Springfield, IL - The Illinois Freedom Caucus is issuing the following statement on the passage of the Fiscal Year 2024...
May 30, 2023 From left to right: State Reps. Blaine Wilhour, Dan Caulkins, Jed Davis, Chris Miller, Adam Niemerg, Brad Halbrook. Photo submitted by IL Freedom Caucus.
Lawmakers approve measure giving utilities control over new downstate transmission lines
Lawmakers approve measure giving utilities control over new downstate transmission lines General Assembly also approved measure lifting ban on new nuclear construction By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Ill...
May 30, 2023 Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, speaks to the powerful House Executive Committee in support of House Bill 3445, a package of energy legislation. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Congresswoman Mary Miller Will Vote NO on $4 Trillion Debt Increase
For Immediate Release - May 30, 2023 Congresswoman Mary Miller Will Vote NO on $4 Trillion Debt Increase WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) announced her opposition to the proposed $4 trill...
May 30, 2023 Photo Credit: Congresswoman Mary Miller, Illinois 15th Congressional District.
Bridge replacement to close U.S. 45 southwest of Humboldt beginning June 9
For Immediate Release - May 30, 2023 Bridge replacement to close U.S. 45 southwest of Humboldt beginning June 9 EFFINGHAM - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that replacement of the ...
May 30, 2023
Bagel Bites Summer Concert Series Continues with Katzmandu
Bagel Bites Summer Concert Series Continues with Katzmandu Mattoon Tourism presents Bagel Bites, free concerts in Heritage Park! And there's more! Along with some of your favorite food trucks, there's...
May 30, 2023
IDPH Reports All Illinois Counties are at Low Level for COVID-19 Under New Surveillance System
For Immediate Release - May 26, 2023 IDPH Reports All Illinois Counties are at Low Level for COVID-19 Under New Surveillance System With End of Public Health Emergencies May 11, Data Reporting has Shi...
May 26, 2023
Senate Democrats send budget to House, teeing it up for early Saturday morning vote
Senate Democrats send budget to House, teeing it up for early Saturday morning vote Measure came to vote after frenzied two days of closed-door negotiations By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnow...
May 26, 2023
Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship Tractor Drive
Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship Tractor Drive The Shelby County Farm Bureau will host a tractor drive on June 10th. Pre-registration is encouraged. Forms are available at the Farm Bur...
May 26, 2023
Ag Director Costello Delivers Commencement Address at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
For Immediate Release - May 26, 2023 Ag Director Costello Delivers Commencement Address at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences Announces Record Breaking State-Wide FFA Participation Numbers ...
May 26, 2023
Alcohol Safety Tips for Memorial Day Weekend
For Immediate Release - May 25, 2023 Alcohol Safety Tips for Memorial Day Weekend The ILCC encourages safe drinking on Memorial Day and throughout the summer The Illinois Liquor Control Commission urg...
May 26, 2023
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