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Stuart supporting fair tax proposal

COLLINSVILLE – To bring tax relief to middle class and working families throughout the Metro...

Jesse White awards more than $700,000 in construction grants to 15 public libraries

SPRINGFIELD - Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded $724,424 in FY18 Live an...

Bristow to host Coffee Stop Shop in Bethalto on June 2nd

ALTON – State Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Godfrey, is inviting Bethalto residents to a Coffee Stop...

Durbin sounds the alarm on takeover of the Department of Education

WASHINGTON—Following reports that the U.S. Department of Education is unwinding the unit tasked...

Illinois joins ‘Border to Border’ effort to enforce seat belt laws

SPRINGFIELD –The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are teaming wit...

Illinois Housing Development Authority awards $26.4 million in federal tax credits

CHICAGO - The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board of Directors today awarded more than...

New IDOT safety campaign asks: Life or Death

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation this week announced the debut of a multimedia...

Illinois unemployment rate declines to 12-year low in April

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment...

Metro East legislators urge study on possible SIU system split

SPRINGFIELD – As a result of the changing financial needs of the Southern Illinois University...

DIPG Awareness Day bill passes House

LITCHFIELD - A bill, Co-Sponsored by Representative Bourne (R-Raymond), designating May 17th of each...

Dixon High School shooting investigation update

DIXON - Matthew A. Milby, 19 of Dixon, Illinois, was released from the hospital at approximately 10:20...

Illinois State Police charge Dixon High School shooter

DIXON – Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announce charges against Matthew A. Milby, 19,...

Bourne co-sponsors bill to help local pharmacies

LITCHFIELD - State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) met with two local pharmacists, Brian Sullivan...

Durbin calls on republicans in congress to support free and open internet

WASHINGTON—In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today urged his Republican...

IDPH launches infant at work pilot program

SPRINGFIELD – Based on the long-term health value of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent...

IDHS launches Quality Scorecard to help families and people with disabilities choose safe homes

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is announcing the launch of the...

IEMA, American Lung Association announce winners in student video, poster contests

SPRINGFIELD – Students from across the state recently used their creative talents to increase...

Stuart urges legislature to avoid tax on retirement income

COLLINSVILLE – In a bipartisan effort to block a new state tax on retirement income, state Rep....

IEMA informs consumers about pendants containing trace amounts of radioactive material

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is informing consumers that some...

Illinois State Fair Karaoke Contest to make stop at 9 Illinois County Fairs, including Macoupin County

SPRINGFIELD - Can you carry a tune? Are you known within your circle of friends for your karaoke skills...

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