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Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Down in April
For Immediate Release - May 18, 2023 Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Down in April SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment...
May 18, 2023
Illinois State Police Make Arrest for First Degree Murder After Fatal Crash
For Immediate Release - May 17, 2023 Illinois State Police Make Arrest for First Degree Murder After Fatal Crash SALEM - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8...
May 18, 2023
As budget negotiations continue, Pritzker announces launch of stalled tax incentive program
As budget negotiations continue, Pritzker announces launch of stalled tax incentive program Blue Collar Jobs Act was approved on bipartisan lines in 2019 before governor froze it amid pandemic By JERR...
May 18, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker is pictured in his Capitol office at a news conference earlier this month. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL Freedom Caucus statement on the US Supreme Court decision to allow enforcement of Illinois' gun ban
For Immediate Release - Wednesday, May 17, 2023 IL Freedom Caucus statement on the US Supreme Court decision to allow enforcement of Illinois' gun ban Springfield, IL - The IL Freedom Caucus is issuin...
May 18, 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.
Matt Schuster Aligns With WME & Extended Play
Music Row - For Release Matt Schuster Aligns With WME & Extended Play May 17, 2023by LB Cantrell Pictured (L-R): WME's Nate Towne, WME's Braeden Rountree, Matt Schuster, WME's Morgan Kenney and Ex...
May 18, 2023
ISP to Conduct Nighttime Enforcement Patrols
For Immediate Release - May 17, 2023 ISP to Conduct Nighttime Enforcement Patrols Effingham - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Nigh...
May 18, 2023
Sew Happy Hearts Quilt Show 2023
There's still time to submit your quilting masterpieces for the Sew Happy Hearts Quilt Show happening at the former Neoga Elementary School! The show is scheduled for Friday, June 23, and Saturday, Ju...
May 18, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court leaves assault weapons ban in place, for now
U.S. Supreme Court leaves assault weapons ban in place, for now Plaintiffs had requested injunction pending appeal By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD -...
May 17, 2023
ISP Announce the Use of Roadside Safety Checks
For Immediate Release - May 17, 2023 ISP Announce the Use of Roadside Safety Checks Effingham - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Ro...
May 17, 2023
State of Illinois Launches Blue Collar Jobs Act Construction Tax Credits for Illinois Businesses
State of Illinois Launches Blue Collar Jobs Act Construction Tax Credits for Illinois Businesses Incentives provide up to 75 percent income tax credits on construction jobs for eligible companies SPRI...
May 17, 2023
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