02/09/12 – Governor Proclaims Thousand Cankers Disease A Threat To Illinois’ Walnut Trees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed Thousand Cankers Disease to be a viable threat to Illinois’ native Black Walnut tree population.
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02/09/12 – Governor Proclaims Thousand Cankers Disease A Threat To Illinois’ Walnut Trees
Gay Marriage Bill Introduced in Illinois
Springfield, Ill. – Illinois State Reps. Greg Harris, Deb Mell and Kelly Cassidy introduced a law to legalize gay marriage on Wednesday.
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Gay Marriage Bill Introduced in Illinois
Verizon Service in DG to Improve
From Verizon: Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $166 million in 2011 to enhance its existing network in Illinois, which includes the expansion of 4G LTE to Bloomington/Normal, Champaign/Urbana, Rockford and Springfield, Ill., and the Quad Cities.
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Verizon Service in DG to Improve
Dillard: Illinois State Library now offering free assistance via text
Springfield, Ill. – The Illinois State Library recently launched a new “Text a Librarian” program that State Sen.
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Cullerton: Frugal teacher contracts could help reduce pension burden
SPRINGFIELD – Downstate school districts could pay more toward their teachers’ pensions by negotiating more frugal contracts with teachers, Illinois Senate President John Cullerton told The State Journal-Register editorial board on Monday.
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Cullerton: Frugal teacher contracts could help reduce pension burden
Federal Court Dismisses Gun Lobby Lawsuit Claiming Right to Carry Loaded Guns In Public
February 6 – U.S. District Court Judge Sue E. Myerscough in Springfield, Illinois has dismissed a gun lobby challenge to Illinois law prohibiting the carrying of loaded guns in public.
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Federal Court Dismisses Gun Lobby Lawsuit Claiming Right to Carry Loaded Guns In Public
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois capital city's newspaper has a new executive editor. The State Journal-Register announced Monday (http://bit.ly/AAtNGQ) that Pennsylvania newspaper veteran Gary Heisse (HYS') will begin his duties in March.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois capital city's newspaper has a new executive editor. The State Journal-Register announced Monday (http://bit.ly/AAtNGQ) that Pennsylvania newspaper veteran Bob Heisse (HYS') will begin his duties in March.
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Ill. Launches Online Registry for Vets
Springfield, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs has launched an online registry aimed at helping connect veterans to services.
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Ill. Launches Online Registry for Vets
Only in Illinois?
Lately, it appears that Illinois is on a roll when it comes to low economic ratings based upon independent rankings among the fifty states.
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Only in Illinois?
