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Bourne: Proposed gun regulations too intrusive

LITCHFIELD - Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) stands in opposition to a bill making its...

Senate passes Durbin amendment to protect medical research for servicemembers, military families, veterans

Nullifies two provisions in NDAA that would have strangled military medical research in red tape...

Area students included in Millikin University graduate list

DECATUR - Millikin University presented bachelor's degrees to graduates during its 112th...

Durbin challenges Visa's new fee that diminishes competition

Letter sent as House Republicans unveil bill to dismantle Wall Street Reform legislation and repea...

Durbin, bipartisan senators, medical and veterans groups call on Senate: Don't strangle medical research funding in red tape

Two provisions in NDAA would effectively end medical research in DoD and jeopardize...

IDPH prepares for public health emergency with training exercise

Strategic National Stockpile training exercise June 14-16, 2016 SPRINGFIELD – Next...

Durbin applauds move by Department of Education to better protect taxpayers from ITT Tech

ITT Tech will be required to increase the amount of money held by the federal government to offse...

Illinois National Guard Computer Network Defense Team among the best

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois National Guard Cyber Defense Team competed in the Army National Guard's...

First 2016 human case of West Nile Virus found in West-Central Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first...

Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run to run through Macoupin County

LITCHFIELD - On June 8 , law enforcement from the area will be participating in the Law Enforcement...

Rauner announces appointments of Kirkegaard, Hammer to State Board of Health, Staff for Policy

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Bruce Rauner today announced appointments to the State Board of Health...

Beiser supports bill giving family caregivers greater flexibility at workplace

ALTON — State Rep. Dan Beiser, D-Alton, recently supported House Bill 6162, a...

Durbin statement on NGA decision of record

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after learnin...

Consumer advice for recalled flour leads to multistate E. coli outbreak

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with the Centers...

Bourne: No pay increase for legislators

SPRINGFIELD - In an attempt to prevent automatic pay raises from taking effect, Representative Aver...

Durbin: CFPB's proposed rule would crack down on payday lending industry abuses

WASHINGTON D.C. —U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today commended the Consumer Financial Protectio...

Family preparedness plans must include pets, IEMA says

IEMA, local emergency management agencies to focus on pet preparedness throughout June SPRINGFIELD...

Illinois Army National Guard recognized for excellence in process improvement

WASHINGTON - Maj. Gen. Richard Hayes, Jr. , The Adjutant General, Illinois National Guard, and a...

New GAO report highlights value of broadcasting Supreme Court, Appellate Court proceedings

Co-authors of bipartisan bill to require broadcast of high court proceedings requested study ...

IDPH warns public to watch out for rabid bats, animals

SPRINGFIELD - Bats are starting to become more active, which means the possibility of exposure...

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