Public invited to attend Witczak Brothers Memorial Highway dedication ceremony hosted by Rezin

State Sen. Sue Rezin will host a ceremony that officially marks Route 251 from Tonica to Mendota as the Witczak Brothers Memorial Highway with Anthony Witzcak, his family and friends, members of the community, and veterans on Sept. 28 and the public is invited to attend. read more...

Bicentennial commission, planning office established

A new Illinois Bicentennial Commission was created this week by Executive Order, as well as the Governor's Office of the Illinois Bicentennial, which will lead the planning for the celebration of the state's upcoming 200th anniversary. read more...

School funding reform commission discusses hold harmless provision

The Illinois School Funding Reform Commission met this week as part of the ongoing effort to find ways to revamp the way the state funds schools. The Commission examined two central issues during this meeting: hold harmless provisions and education funding distribution models. read more...

Departments of Correction and Human Services team up to help mentally ill

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced a joint effort to help deliver treatment services to mentally ill inmates. The two agencies have entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement that allows IDOC to use part of the Elgin Mental Health Center (EMHC) as an inpatient mental health treatment facility. read more...

Supreme Court refuses to rehear redistricting referendum

After striking down a popular, citizen-driven referendum to change the way Illinois draws its political maps, the Illinois Supreme Court has denied a motion for rehearing the case. read more...