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The Governor’s Office announced Oct. 14 the Illinois Executive Mansion will close to the public in January 2017 for renovations.
“The People’s House will undergo an extensive transformation over the next year,” First Lady Diana Rauner said in a news release.
“In order to properly preserve the...
Governor Bruce Rauner announced on Oct. 17 a comprehensive plan to promote economic growth and job creation by cutting the red tape in Illinois.
He signed Executive Order 16-13 to review all agency rules and regulations by the newly-created Illinois Competitiveness Council.
“For years, Illinois...
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Trade and Investment has received $850,000 in federal funds to support export growth among Illinois small businesses.
The funding was awarded through the Small Business Administration’s competitive State Trade Expansion...
The Illinois Department of Corrections, IDOC, has been instructed by Gov. Bruce Rauner to repurpose the Illinois Youth Center Murphysboro into a life skills and re-entry facility.
The plans, which were announced Oct. 14, also include closing of the F House at Stateville Correctional Center.
The...
The Village of Karnak is planning to host a haunted forest/spooky hayride Oct. 28-29, starting at 6 p.m. each day.
There is a $3 charge for one time through or $5 for two times.
Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and cotton candy will be available for purchase.
Meridian High School in Mounds is unique to other Southern Illinois schools. Nearly half of the school’s senior class will be graduating with a full year of college under their belt – for free.
It’s all thanks to the Fast Start Program, which is in its first year at Meridian. Superintendent Spencer...
The American Red Cross has an emergency need for eligible donors in the area to make an appointment to give platelets to ensure that critical patient needs are met.
Platelets, the clotting portion of blood primarily given to cancer patients during treatment, must be transfused within five days of...
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, which focuses on the role substance abuse prevention plays in promoting safe and healthy communities.
Underage drinking, non-medical use of prescription drugs, and illicit drug use take a devastating toll on our families and in our communities...
Harvest Season is in full swing and Illinois State Police District 13/22 interim commander, lieutenant Shane Alvey, urges motorists to be alert while traveling on rural roadways.
As farmers move equipment from field to field they will be traveling at much slower speeds than the rest of the...
The Illinois Supreme Court has adopted a new rule and amended another to address the use of restraints on a minor in delinquency proceedings arising under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987.
The new rule and rule changes take effect Nov. 1, 2016.
New Supreme Court Rule 943 (Use of Restraints on a Minor...
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