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Williamsville High School conducting semester exams

By Brent Zell | Dec 19, 2017

Williamsville High School is conducting first-semester exams through Wednesday.

Macon County sees no change in state multiplier on property assessments

By Brent Zell | Dec 14, 2017

The tentative state equalization factor for property assessments in Macon County remains unchanged from last year – 1.000.

It's time to fall back at Lincoln New Salem site festival

By Brent Zell | Oct 21, 2017

The 19th century is coming back to life at Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site.

Diana Rauner calls education governor's greatest motivator

By Brent Zell | Jul 26, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner has brought a new weapon into his legislative battles: his wife.

Illinois history, nature get added protection via merger

By Brent Zell | Jul 26, 2017

A merger inside the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will help protect the state's nature and culture, according to a press release.

Veterans office honors Staab Funeral Home in Springfield

By Brent Zell | Jul 25, 2017

Staab Funeral Home in Springfield has been honored for its efforts to help veterans with fundraising, memorial designs and veterans parks, according to a press release.

More bad news on job creation front for Illinois

By Brent Zell | Jul 24, 2017

Illinois continues to struggle with job growth, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

Illinois homeowners urged to review insurance in wake of storms

By Brent Zell | Jul 24, 2017

The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) wants the recent severe summer storms that swept across Illinois to serve as reminders to homeowners to make sure they have the coverage they need.

Governor's Hometown Awards deadline approaches

By Brent Zell | Jul 23, 2017

Applications for the Governor's Hometown Awards are due by Aug. 1, the Serve Illinois Commission announced in a recent news release.

Rauner: Bad government only thing keeping Illinois down

By Brent Zell | Jul 12, 2017

Illinois is “blessed with every natural resource — except good government,” Gov. Bruce Rauner concludes in an editorial published recently in Crain's Chicago Business.

Veterans Affairs averts major malware attack

By Brent Zell | Jul 10, 2017

Quick action prevented the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) from experiencing widespread damage from a malware virus on July 3, the IDVA reported recently.

Illinois could still become first state to receive a 'junk' credit rating

By Brent Zell | Jul 10, 2017

Illinois could still become the first state in history to receive a "junk" credit rating even with the House and Senate overriding Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of a budget plan, Capitol Fax reported.

Illinois, Internet of Things team up on tech training

By Brent Zell | Jul 9, 2017

Illinois has entered into a partnership with the Internet of Things Talent Consortium in the hopes of offering affordable technology job training, the Department of Innovation and Technology announced recently.

Illinois families locate $4 million in life insurance with state help

By Brent Zell | Jul 8, 2017

Illinois families have claimed more than $4 million in life insurance funds in the last year, the state's Department of Insurance announced recently.

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Rauner rejects tax hike as part of 911 service continuation

By Brent Zell | Jul 8, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner issued an amendatory veto on Senate Bill 1839 on Friday, calling the taxes included in the measure "mean-spirited" and an attack on 911 service, according to a press release.

State fair deadlines: Some are here, some are near

By Brent Zell | Jun 30, 2017

Illinois State Fair competitors are being offered a little extra time to get their entries mailed for the upcoming event thanks to the fact that July begins on a weekend this year.