Tanker Crashes North of Watseka
Illinois State Police reported an accident involving a semi tanker carring a flammable ...
Mon Nov 21, 2011 at 5:26 pm by
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Nationwide Emergency Alert TEST On Wednesday
On Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 1:00pm CT, the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert ...
Mon Nov 07, 2011 at 1:58 pm by
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Meeting The Candidates In Watseka
The Watseka/Iroquois County TEA Party held a "Meet the Candidates" event at the Masonic ...
Fri Oct 07, 2011 at 11:36 am by
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River Clean Up Day!
Today, hundreds of people spent the day volunteering with the Livingston County Environmental ...
Sat Sep 17, 2011 at 7:23 pm by
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PHOTOS: September 11th Around The Area
Here are photos from around the area on the 10th Anniversary of the September 11th tragedy....
Mon Sep 12, 2011 at 6:27 pm by
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State Rep District Creates Crowded Primary
SPRINGFIELD — It will be more than a year until Illinois’ new legislative districts are tested ...
Thu Aug 25, 2011 at 9:14 pm by
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$5M Just Beginning of IL Health Care Costs
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois is touting a $5 million federal grant to set up health-care exchanges as ...
Thu Aug 25, 2011 at 4:11 pm by
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Illinois: Jobs Picture Worsening
SPRINGFIELD — It’s clear that finding or keeping a job in Illinois is getting tougher, but it is ...
Thu Aug 25, 2011 at 4:09 pm by
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Republicans Talk Unity at State Fair
SPRINGFIELD — While Illinois Republican leaders talked of party unity, candidates and county ...
Fri Aug 19, 2011 at 11:18 am by
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Train Derailment Near Crescent City
Here are photos from Friday's train derailment near Crescent City, Illinois.
Photos provided by ...
Sat Jul 16, 2011 at 10:23 am by
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Quinn To Sign State Budget Thursday
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn may sign the 2012 state budget Thursday, but the spending plan is not a ...
Mon Jun 27, 2011 at 10:33 pm by
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Is The Blago Verdict The End?
There are few kind or sad words from Illinois' political leaders for Rod Blagojevich.
The ...
Mon Jun 27, 2011 at 10:32 pm by
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NEWS
FEED:
BREAKING: Blagojevich jury ready on verdict. Unanimous on 18 of 20 counts. Hung on 2. Verdict to be read between 1pm and 2pm.
Mon Jun 27, 2011 at 10:28 am by
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Illinois Lawmakers Return Wednesday
The Illinois Senate will be busy Wednesday with the eyes of lawmakers watching them in the ...
Tue Jun 21, 2011 at 1:33 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Scott McCoy Running For State Representative
I'm officially announcing my intention to run for State Representative for the people of the new ...
Tue Jun 14, 2011 at 10:22 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Photos of the Week (June 12, 2011)
Photos of the Week for June 12, 2011....
Sun Jun 12, 2011 at 8:42 pm by
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NEWS
FEED:
Shane Cultra announces he will run for the 53rd IL Sentate Seat, which he currently holds.
Wed Jun 08, 2011 at 3:23 pm by
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Illinois Budget Spends Less; Doesn't Cut More
Illinois’ new budget may spend less than Gov. Pat Quinn’s original proposal, but it is higher than ...
Thu Jun 02, 2011 at 5:27 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
A Look Back At The 97th General Assembly
The first six months of 2011 have been some of the busiest and most productive in the Illinois ...
Thu Jun 02, 2011 at 5:25 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Barickman To Run For State Senate
State Representative Jason Barickman has announced today that he will run for the 53rd Senate ...
Thu Jun 02, 2011 at 1:45 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Senate Adds $431M To Illinois Budget
The Illinois Senate on Monday added $431 million to the Illinois House’s proposed budget, the day ...
Tue May 31, 2011 at 5:16 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Minority Groups Not Happy With Redistricting
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House Redistricting Committee approved a map Tuesday that realigns the ...
Wed May 25, 2011 at 3:52 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois Gambling Expansion Measure
Some of the big names in Illinois politics are all in, and the state might get lucky this year ...
Wed May 25, 2011 at 3:50 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Civil Unions Coming Soon To Illinois
Civil Unions Illinois IL...
Wed May 25, 2011 at 3:48 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Photos Of The Week (May 25, 2011)
photos of the week photo McDonalds Planters peanut Obama bumper sticker...
Wed May 25, 2011 at 3:40 pm by
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Dems On Redistricting Defensive
Illinois Democrats deflected charges of backroom dealing and secrecy, as they defended their ...
Mon May 23, 2011 at 4:02 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
State Looks For New Boss For Prepaid Tuition
Illinois’ prepaid tuition program may soon be under new management.
A few House lawmakers ...
Fri May 20, 2011 at 12:54 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Foreclosure Limbo Costing Cities
Banks and lending institutions responsible for foreclosures in Illinois would pay for the ...
Fri May 20, 2011 at 12:53 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Senate GOP Unhappy With Redistricting
The first of the legislative maps drawn by Democrats was unveiled Thursday, creating a wave of ...
Fri May 20, 2011 at 12:51 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois Gets A Peek At New Political Map
SPRINGFIELD — A handful of current Illinois Republican senators may be facing other current ...
Thu May 19, 2011 at 9:04 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Craft Brewers Closer To Self-Distribution
Craft brewers are hopping on the bandwagon in support of a proposal that would allow them to ...
Thu May 19, 2011 at 8:50 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Local Mayors To State: Give Us Our Money!
SPRINGFIELD — Local mayors from across Illinois met Wednesday morning in Springfield to demand ...
Wed May 18, 2011 at 4:27 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
IL House Deliberates Higher Pension Payments
Dennis Bentley, who has taught at Palos South Middle School in Palos Park for 27 years, may not ...
Wed May 18, 2011 at 10:22 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Study Smokes Out Why Casinos See Fewer People
Don’t blame a 3-year-old statewide smoking ban for the drop in casino revenue. Blame high gas ...
Fri May 13, 2011 at 8:37 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
IL Education Reform Gets Obama's Attention
Gov. Pat Quinn's desk is the next destination for the state's education reform measure, but the ...
Fri May 13, 2011 at 8:33 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Lawmakers Ignore Quinn, Add Back To Budget
What Gov. Pat Quinn took away, the Illinois Legislature is giving back.
Lawmakers restored ...
Fri May 13, 2011 at 8:31 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Hospitals: Better Late Than Never
Better late than never – that’s what Illinois hospitals are saying when it comes to their Medicaid ...
Fri May 13, 2011 at 8:29 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Photos of the Week (May 11, 2011)
Photos of the Week for May 11, 2011. ...
Wed May 11, 2011 at 10:20 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Quinn Promises Veto Of Smart Grid
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is looking for a little more late-game heroics.
The governor on Monday ...
Wed May 11, 2011 at 5:23 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Soda Tax To Fight Obesity Could Fizzle
Several health care groups at the state Capitol have a plan to help people lose weight for the ...
Wed May 11, 2011 at 5:19 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Government Regulation A Fine Line To Walk
The days of enjoying a peanut butter ice cream sundae in the backseat of the car without being ...
Wed May 11, 2011 at 5:19 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Smaller Towns Looking To Lure In Tourists
The Sears Tower in Chicago and Abraham Lincoln landmarks here come to mind when tourists plan ...
Wed May 11, 2011 at 5:11 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
IL House: No More Political State Signs
House lawmakers on Friday focused on the power of the written word.
Legislators approved a ...
Sun May 08, 2011 at 9:52 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
IL House Shoots Down Concealed-Carry Law
Rick Eccles says he doesn’t see Illinois lawmakers changing their mind about concealed carry ...
Fri May 06, 2011 at 2:31 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Vendors: Illinois Needs To Borrow To Pay Bill
Resource One Office Furnishings and Design was Illinois’ largest metal office furniture supplier ...
Tue May 03, 2011 at 10:09 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
School Grants, Per Pupil Money May Be Cut
Illinois school districts may soon get the answer to their multi-million-dollar question: Exactly ...
Tue May 03, 2011 at 10:08 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Gov's Veto Of Concealed Carry May Not Matter
Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday promised to veto concealed carry legislation if it lands on his ...
Tue May 03, 2011 at 10:05 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Local Gov Money May Be Used To Pay Old Bills
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That appears to be the attitude Gov. Pat Quinn has ...
Mon May 02, 2011 at 8:39 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois' Unpaid Bills Reaching $8 Billion
Unless Illinois lawmakers make drastic budget cuts, or find a pile of money, the state's backlog ...
Fri Apr 29, 2011 at 4:24 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Online Sales Tax Could Go National
Illinois’ online sales tax law may soon go national.
A plan proposed by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Fri Apr 29, 2011 at 4:18 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Freshman Lawmakers’ Plans Swept Aside
The winds of change ushered in with the November election of new lawmakers apparently have quieted ...
Mon Apr 25, 2011 at 7:12 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
IL & WI Showdown: Handling State Unions
The two states share a border, but that's about all that Illinois and Wisconsin have in common ...
Mon Apr 25, 2011 at 7:10 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Photos of the Week (April 9, 2011)
Photos of the Week for April 9, 2011....
Sun Apr 10, 2011 at 8:16 pm by
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Emily Grove Breaks State Pole Vault Record
Pontiac's Emily Grove broke the Illinois state high school girls' pole vault record on Saturday ...
Sun Apr 10, 2011 at 8:11 pm by
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Pontiac Fire Chief Part Of Safety Video
The Illinois Firefighter Life Safety Task Force recently released a video to promote seat belt ...
Mon Apr 04, 2011 at 4:37 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
State OKs To Keep 44,000 On Unemployment
The Illinois Legislature and Gov. Pat Quinn scrambled this week to keep unemployment ...
Thu Mar 31, 2011 at 8:41 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Koch: School Consolidation Won't Happen Yet
Some of Illinois' 868 school districts may come together before the start of the next school ...
Thu Mar 31, 2011 at 8:39 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Senate Votes To Merge Treasurer, Comptroller
Illinois voters may have one less box to check off come the 2014 election.
The Illinois ...
Thu Mar 31, 2011 at 8:36 pm by
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First Redistricting Hearing Under Way
The process of drawing Illinois’ next political map has begun officially.
The first of at ...
Mon Mar 28, 2011 at 4:59 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Public Notices Not Yet Online-Ready
All of those public notices printed in the newspaper will stay put, at least for now.
House Bill ...
Mon Mar 28, 2011 at 4:58 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Photo: Tradition?
Around Central Illinois, the Metamora High School Redbirds' football team is well know for a ...
Wed Mar 23, 2011 at 9:09 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Gordon Back Away From Appointment
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn may want to shake his Magic 8-Ball again, because the outlook may be hazy ...
Thu Mar 17, 2011 at 12:28 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Board of Ed, Gov's Office Clash Over Funding
School districts in the state appear to be caught in the middle of a budget struggle between Gov. ...
Thu Mar 17, 2011 at 12:23 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Cullerton Expects Cigarette Tax Hike Soon
Illinois' Senate President expects to have a new dollar-per-pack tax on cigarettes soon. ...
Tue Mar 15, 2011 at 8:43 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Schools or Jails
Illinois law enforcement leaders say the best way to fight crime is by investing money into ...
Tue Mar 15, 2011 at 8:38 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
IL's Circuit Breaker Program Could Go
Free rides for all seniors and the disabled are becoming a thing of the past.
And now, state ...
Sun Mar 13, 2011 at 8:21 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Concealed-Carry Law May Need Supermajority
Concealed-carry supporters might have more to worry about than just rounding up votes to move the ...
Sun Mar 13, 2011 at 8:18 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
First Items Arrive At Pontiac-Oakland Museum
This morning, three trucks rolled up to the doors of the new Pontiac-Oakland Museum and Resource ...
Mon Feb 28, 2011 at 11:37 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Economist Presents $olutions To IL Lawmakers
Illinois should become a manufacturing leader in the Midwest and shouldn't rely solely on other ...
Wed Feb 09, 2011 at 8:56 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Trans Fats May Be Banned From IL Schools
Hold the french fries. Cancel the pizza. Skip the corn dog.
New legislation introduced in the ...
Wed Feb 09, 2011 at 8:54 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Closing Loopholes For Governor Appointments
After failing to confirm top gubernatorial appointees in the previous legislative session, ...
Wed Feb 09, 2011 at 8:50 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
State Could Ask Retirees To Pay More
Retired state workers in Illinois could be paying more for their health insurance in the ...
Wed Feb 09, 2011 at 8:48 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
IESA 8A State Tournament
On Saturday, February 12th, 8 schools from across Illinois will send their 8th grade teams to ...
Tue Feb 08, 2011 at 4:17 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Blizzard Shuts Down Illinois Government
A blizzard that bombarded Illinois on Tuesday crippled state government on Wednesday.
Gov. Pat ...
Fri Feb 04, 2011 at 10:49 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois Guard On Blizzard Patrol
With Illinois bracing for what could be the worst winter storm in decades, hundreds of the state’s ...
Tue Feb 01, 2011 at 8:19 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
The Blizzard of 2011 Begins!
As the blizzard rolled into Central Illinois this morning, people ran to local stores for last ...
Tue Feb 01, 2011 at 2:11 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
NWS: Blizzard Warning Issued
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 ...
Mon Jan 31, 2011 at 3:37 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
What will decide Emanuel’s case?
After a month of waiting, Chicago mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel will finally get his answer and ...
Tue Jan 25, 2011 at 9:53 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Wisconsin Works To Poach Illinois Businesses
Leaders in neighboring states have used Illinois’ recent income tax increase to try to lure ...
Mon Jan 24, 2011 at 9:05 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Lawmakers: Quinn Should Respect Process
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn’s new appointees may have gone home happy late Wednesday, but ...
Fri Jan 21, 2011 at 10:25 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Old Overdue Bills Still Issue For Illinois
The state’s stack of unpaid bills will soon double despite an income tax increase, according to ...
Fri Jan 21, 2011 at 10:23 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Public Schools Begin With Silent Start
A dormant law requiring a moment of silence in public schools statewide resumed with little noise ...
Fri Jan 21, 2011 at 10:22 am by
OOC Chebanse |
IL 3rd For Highest Teaching Credentials
The State Board of Education announced today that Illinois ranks third nationally for the number ...
Wed Dec 15, 2010 at 8:39 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
First-Timers Facing Hard Votes
Get the phones working at the new office? Check. Schedule trash pickup? Check. Vote on school ...
Wed Dec 15, 2010 at 8:36 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
NEWS
FEED:
Central Illinois expecting 3"-6" possible by noon Thursday.
Wed Dec 15, 2010 at 8:19 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Most From Put Illinois To Work Will Lose Jobs
Three-quarters of the people who found work under Gov. Pat Quinn's Put Illinois to Work program ...
Tue Dec 14, 2010 at 11:09 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Quinn Names New Chief Of Staff
Governor Pat Quinn today named Jack Lavin as his Chief of Staff. Lavin previously served as the ...
Tue Dec 14, 2010 at 11:09 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Shop Online? You May Owe The State!
If you’re part of the growing contingent that shops online, you could be breaking Illinois ...
Tue Dec 14, 2010 at 10:41 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Pheasant Hunting Season Extended
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced that the controlled pheasant ...
Mon Dec 13, 2010 at 10:11 am by
OOC Chebanse |
NEWS
FEED:
RASMUSSEN REPORTS: 50% of Americans now use a social networking site. Only 12% use for business. 82% are concerned about security of personal information, and 52% are very concerned.
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Mon Dec 13, 2010 at 10:06 am by
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Quinn To Lawmakers: Time To Eat Spinach
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is sounding a bit like Popeye as he tries to flex his muscle ...
Fri Dec 10, 2010 at 5:29 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Winter Storm Tips
With winter storms possible again this weekend, the American Red Cross of the Heartland offers the ...
Wed Dec 08, 2010 at 6:46 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
State To Pay 2010 Bills; $5 Billion Remain
Three weeks ago, one of the state's largest social services provider almost ran out of money. It ...
Wed Dec 08, 2010 at 6:31 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
IL Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Spectacular
This is the not-to-miss event of the holiday season with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Santa, ...
Mon Dec 06, 2010 at 11:28 am by
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NEWS
FEED:
Rasmussen Reports: 10% finished with holiday shopping after Black Friday. 22% of those planning to decorate their home have completed it. 60% plan on decorating this holiday season.
Mon Dec 06, 2010 at 11:22 am by
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Republican Charade Unveiled
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me continually, and the taxpayers, ...
Mon Dec 06, 2010 at 11:19 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois’ Latest Debt = Good News?
SPRINGFIELD – If you're looking for proof that the economy is starting to turn ...
Sun Dec 05, 2010 at 6:39 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Pension Reform For New Cops, Firefighters
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pat Quinn is next to weigh-in on a slate of new retirement benefits ...
Fri Dec 03, 2010 at 9:24 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Senate Shields Public Employees From FOIA
SPRINGFIELD – Any chance of getting a look at the performance evaluation of any Illinois public ...
Fri Dec 03, 2010 at 9:15 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
NEWS
FEED:
IL House vote on medical marijuana: 54 yes, 59 no. Medical marijuana fails.
Tue Nov 30, 2010 at 4:32 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Lawmakers Pitch New Casino Smoking Change
SPRINGFIELD – If Illinois lawmakers don't roll-back the state's smoking ban for ...
Tue Nov 30, 2010 at 4:30 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Political Backlash For 53rd Seat?
While other news reports are telling a story of a simple process to select Shane Cultra as the new ...
Sun Nov 21, 2010 at 4:07 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
NEWS
FEED:
Shane Cultra selected for open Senate seat in 53rd District. Several developments during the process. More to be released Sunday from the OOC Network.
Sun Nov 21, 2010 at 12:32 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Stoecklin Withdraws
Former Saunemin Mayor Mike Stoecklin has withdrawn from seeking the open 53rd Senate seat ...
Fri Nov 19, 2010 at 8:58 pm by
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NEWS
FEED:
Former Saunemin Mayor Mike Stoecklin withdraws from 53rd Senate seat appointment process. A release from Stoecklin is expected soon.
Fri Nov 19, 2010 at 7:24 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
McCoy Withdraws From Consideration
Former Pontiac mayor and businessman Scott McCoy has officially withdrawn his name from ...
Fri Nov 19, 2010 at 11:11 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Major Changes For 53rd Senate Seat
The process to appoint someone to the soon-to-be vacated 53rd Senate seat in Central Illinois, ...
Thu Nov 18, 2010 at 10:36 am by
OOC Chebanse |
53rd Open Seat Appointment: How It Works
A vacated seat doesn't come around all that often, so the process is somewhat new for most people ...
Thu Nov 18, 2010 at 10:36 am by
OOC Chebanse |
NEWS
FEED:
Bill Brady expected to concede Governor's race today at 1:30pm.
Fri Nov 05, 2010 at 11:03 am by
OOC Chebanse |
30-Day Wait Likely For Gov Race Totals
Republican candidate Bill Brady wants to count each vote in Illinois before he gives up his bid to ...
Wed Nov 03, 2010 at 8:42 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Stoecklin Seeks Now Open Senate Seat
Mike Stoecklin, the current chairman of the Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council ...
Wed Nov 03, 2010 at 12:21 pm by
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NEWS
FEED:
Dan Rutherford wins the State Treasurer race.
Wed Nov 03, 2010 at 12:11 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Brady vs. Quinn -- Too Close To Call
It was an exciting night at the Bill Brady Election Party at the Double Tree in Bloomington, ...
Tue Nov 02, 2010 at 11:55 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Rutherford's Virtual Election Night Party
Senator Dan Rutherford, Republican candidate for State Treasurer, is helping his campaign ...
Mon Nov 01, 2010 at 10:37 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Polling Place Hours & Information
In Illinois, Polling Place hours are from 6:00am to 7:00pm CT.
For additional Illinois Voter ...
Mon Nov 01, 2010 at 10:12 pm by
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Political Signs Of The Times
Some political signs we've seen around this election season....
Mon Nov 01, 2010 at 10:03 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Pontiac, Illinois Drives Away With New Museum
Pontiac, Illinois -- A community that already boasts of one of the biggest Route 66 museums on the ...
Mon Nov 01, 2010 at 9:56 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Admins, Advocates Ask for Education Funding
School superintendents, early childhood education advocates and special education coordinators on ...
Thu Oct 28, 2010 at 5:25 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Next Education Budget Could Face Difficulties
SPRINGFIELD — The state's financial difficulties continues to handcuff state and local ...
Thu Oct 28, 2010 at 5:19 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Chinese Artist Visits Pontiac, Illinois
Dongbai Tang, an award-winning artist from Beijing, China, visited Pontiac, Illinois ...
Tue Oct 26, 2010 at 7:59 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Oddities With Illinois Elections
Hidden within the seriousness of the election time period are some unique tidbits for Illinois ...
Tue Oct 26, 2010 at 10:09 am by
OOC Chebanse |
IL Senate Plots Early Springfield Return
SPRINGFIELD – Just hours after learning of their own political futures, Illinois state ...
Tue Oct 26, 2010 at 9:58 am by
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HELP WANTED: Community Representatives/Sales
OneOnlineCommunity (OOC), the creators of this community web site, is seeking Community ...
Mon Oct 25, 2010 at 11:59 am by
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Have Local News?
Local businesses and organizations can participate with the online community web site! Post ...
Mon Oct 25, 2010 at 11:51 am by
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IL Unemployment Drops Under 10%
The unemployment rate fell again in September, countering the national trend.
The seasonally ...
Thu Oct 21, 2010 at 3:35 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Gov’s Debate More Jabs and Generalities
Less than two weeks before voters cast their ballots in Illinois, the top two candidates for ...
Thu Oct 21, 2010 at 2:20 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Quinn Gives Money to Schools, Timing Suspect
SPRINGFIELD–With less than two weeks until Election Day, Governor Quinn released millions of ...
Thu Oct 21, 2010 at 2:15 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Gov, U.S. Senate Campaigns Go Negative, Viral
The races atop the 2010 ballots are moving into overdrive, which means televisions and car radios ...
Wed Oct 20, 2010 at 7:57 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Downstate House Races Proving Expensive
SPRINGFIELD – All 118 Illinois House seats are up for grabs for the general election ...
Wed Oct 20, 2010 at 7:49 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois Govenor Canidate Bill Brady Visits
llinois State Senator, Bill Brady, Republican Candidate for Governor entered into Watseka today ...
Wed Oct 13, 2010 at 3:24 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
NJ Gov Defends Brady’s Campaign Promises
SPRINGFIELD – Bill Brady finally found someone who agrees with his wait-and-se...
Wed Oct 06, 2010 at 5:22 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Watchdog’s Pork Report Called Bull
With a multi-billion dollar bag of unpaid bills and a $13 billion operating budget deficit...
Wed Oct 06, 2010 at 5:17 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Back Taxes? No Worries – For Now
Tax evaders, late filers and others delinquents and debtors have been granted a stay of ex...
Tue Oct 05, 2010 at 2:02 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Edgar: Take A Chance On Brady
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar’s recent endorsement of fellow Republican Bill Brady has ca...
Tue Oct 05, 2010 at 1:53 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Schools Predict Harm From End Of Hold Harmless
For many officials at Illinois' smallest schools, they knew the days of hold harmless aid...
Tue Oct 05, 2010 at 1:50 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
ISBE Begins Budget for 2012
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education is launching a series of public budget...
Mon Oct 04, 2010 at 4:33 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Voter Registration Deadline: Oct 5
The traditional deadline for registering to vote in the Nov. 2 general election is Oct. 5....
Mon Oct 04, 2010 at 11:51 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Quinn, Brady Debate Expected To Avoid Details
Voters have been bombarded with advertising and campaign mailers in a heated race for gove...
Tue Sep 28, 2010 at 10:00 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
IL Unemployment Dips Under 10%
The August statewide unemployment rate is 9.9 percent and in single digits for the first A...
Thu Sep 23, 2010 at 8:15 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois Receives Funds To Enhance Specialty Crops
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) Director Tom Jennings today announced that farme...
Thu Sep 23, 2010 at 8:09 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Giannoulias-Kirk Race Pitches Curveballs to Voters
Behind the contentious issue debates between Democratic Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannouli...
Thu Sep 23, 2010 at 8:02 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
"Obama Seats" in Statehouse Subject to Voter Swing
SPRINGFIELD — This Nov. 2, the most vulnerable lawmakers up for re-election in the General...
Thu Sep 23, 2010 at 8:00 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Lawmakers Split On AFSCME Deal Impact
Illinois lawmakers agree that it may not look good that Gov. Pat Quinn has cut a deal with...
Thu Sep 23, 2010 at 7:56 pm by
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NEWS
FEED:
Welcome Newest OOC Communities: Milford, IL (Iroquois County), Rossville, IL (Vermilion County), Flanagan, IL (Livingston County), and Fairbury, IL (Livingston County).
Wed Sep 22, 2010 at 8:39 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
State Elementary School Testing Trends
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released statewide test results today that sh...
Wed Sep 22, 2010 at 11:52 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Libertarian Party of IL Convention Held
Libertarians throughout Illinois gathered at Springfield's Hilton Garden Inn for the 2010...
Wed Sep 22, 2010 at 10:54 am by
OOC Chebanse |
NEWS
FEED:
RASMUSSEN REPORTS: 52% of Voters say their views are more like Palin's than Obama's. 61% of Voters favor repeal of Health Care Law.
Wed Sep 22, 2010 at 9:12 am by
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Rutherford's iPhone App Flap
The web site TheScottMcCoyReport.com exposes State Treasurer Candidate Dan Rutherford's i...
Sun Sep 19, 2010 at 4:40 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
NEWS
FEED:
RASMUSSEN REPORTS: "Conservative" is still the most positive political label for candidates. But voters now have stronger reactions-positive and negative-- to the Tea Party label than they do to the more traditional labels.
Sun Sep 19, 2010 at 3:33 pm by
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New TV Drama Coming To Chicago
Governor Pat Quinn today joined the cast and crew of the new television drama “Ride-Along”...
Thu Sep 16, 2010 at 10:45 pm by
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Illinois’ Jobless Picture Improving
One in ten people in Illinois is still out of work, but the latest numbers show the jobles...
Thu Sep 16, 2010 at 10:20 pm by
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Open Seats Guarantee New Faces to General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD – In Illinois’ incumbent-take-all political culture will still pla...
Thu Sep 16, 2010 at 10:16 pm by
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Illinois Picks Northstar to Run State Lottery
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is banking its luck on a few businesses to help boost i...
Thu Sep 16, 2010 at 10:14 pm by
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Illinois Ag Receives Fed Funds To Prevent Mad Cow
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will receive more than a million dollars in ...
Tue Sep 14, 2010 at 9:57 pm by
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Simon: We’re Not Trailing Badly Downstate
If the Quinn/Simon ticket is not competing in downstate Illinois that’s news to Sheila Sim...
Tue Sep 14, 2010 at 9:52 pm by
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Local U of I Extension Reorganization Under Way
Reorganization of University of Illinois Extension operations in McLean, Livingston and Wo...
Thu Sep 09, 2010 at 8:37 pm by
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NEWS
FEED:
RASMUSSEN REPORTS: Latest Poll for IL Governor shows Brady (R) 46%, Quinn (D) 37%, other candidate 6%, unsure 11%.
Thu Sep 09, 2010 at 12:40 pm by
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NEWS
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RASMUSSEN REPORTS: Latest poll for IL U.S. Senate Seat shows Kirk (R) 41%, Giannoulias (D) 37%, LeAlan Jones (G) 9%, other candidate 5%, undecided 9%.
Thu Sep 09, 2010 at 12:37 pm by
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E-Cigarettes: Questions and Answers
Q: What are electronic cigarettes?
A: Electronic cigarettes are products designed to deli...
Thu Sep 09, 2010 at 12:31 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
GOP Momentum Has Dems Spending for Seats
If the Republicans have the momentum this election year, the Democrats in Illinois have th...
Thu Sep 09, 2010 at 9:02 am by
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Illinois Counties Pay Millions to Get Cash
Illinois counties spent millions of taxpayer dollars to lobby other government agencies, a...
Thu Sep 09, 2010 at 8:57 am by
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Push For Road Money Hits Same Political Speed Bump
One of Illinois biggest transportation advocates wants to make last year's road, bridge, ...
Wed Sep 08, 2010 at 9:28 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Parents Urged To Get Car Seats Inspected
National Child Passenger Safety Week is
September 19-25, 2010 and the Ford-Iroquois Publi...
Wed Sep 08, 2010 at 5:03 pm by
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NEWS
FEED:
65% of Likely Voters in Illinois are at least somewhat angry at the current policies of the federal government, according to a new Rasmussen Reports statewide telephone survey.
Fri Sep 03, 2010 at 9:43 am by
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Resignation Points To Political Problems For Quinn
There is a lot of talk of Gov. Pat Quinn's top people falling on swords lately.
Another ...
Fri Sep 03, 2010 at 9:38 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Lots of Lawmakers on the Ballot, Few Races Close
SPRINGFIELD — This Nov. 2 every seat in the Illinois House and more than one third of the ...
Fri Sep 03, 2010 at 9:35 am by
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Rising School Fees Result of State's Late Payments
This school year, many parents across the state are having to pay a little more to send th...
Fri Sep 03, 2010 at 9:33 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Photos of the Week (Sept 2, 2010)
Photos of the Week for September 2, 2010....
Thu Sep 02, 2010 at 5:39 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
First Human West Nile Case Reported
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the firs...
Tue Aug 31, 2010 at 9:01 pm by
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NEWS
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Rasmussen Reports: 38% of voters say that most judges in U.S. are too liberal. 18% believe most judges are too conservative and 31% say the judges are about right ideologically.
Tue Aug 31, 2010 at 8:57 pm by
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NEWS
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A new Rasmussen Reports survey finds 75% of Likely Voters nationwide want Congress to cut its own pay until the federal budget is balanced. 16% disagree with that approach and nine percent (9%) are not sure.
Tue Aug 31, 2010 at 8:54 pm by
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Illinois Awarded $12M For Rural Broadband Access
Governor Pat Quinn today celebrated a $12 million federal award to expand broadband access...
Tue Aug 31, 2010 at 8:52 pm by
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IL Libertarian Party Candidates On Ballot
The Libertarian Party of Illinois (“LP Illinois”) proudly announces that our state-wide sl...
Tue Aug 31, 2010 at 8:50 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Blagojevich Retrial Set, Brother's Charges Dropped
CHICAGO — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is looking at a new trial in January, but t...
Fri Aug 27, 2010 at 10:57 am by
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Quinn: Income Tax Hike for Property Tax Cut
If the state of Illinois raises income taxes for schools, and if local schools want some o...
Thu Aug 26, 2010 at 8:42 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Candidates for Gov, Senate Talk Ag on the Farm
The campaigns for Illinois’ U.S. Senate seat and the governor’s mansion both came though a...
Thu Aug 26, 2010 at 8:40 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Lawmakers: Blago Ain’t Coming Back
SPRINGFIELD – Just days after the conclusion of his federal corruption trial, ...
Wed Aug 25, 2010 at 2:56 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Schools Dismiss State Funding Maneuver as Useless
Local school officials across Illinois say they can think of a lot better ways to help cas...
Wed Aug 25, 2010 at 2:47 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Quinn's Chief Of Staff Problems
Gov. Pat Quinn replaced his chief of staff just two days after the aide resigned amid an e...
Wed Aug 25, 2010 at 2:45 pm by
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NEWS
FEED:
Illinois once again loses Race to the Top grant. ISBE Superintendent Koch said he feels Illinois did better this time, but says local districts who didn't sign on affected the application. Koch said Illinois is still behind paying schools for FY10 for $700,000,000.
Tue Aug 24, 2010 at 1:34 pm by
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Civil Unions on the Horizon in Illinois?
Civil unions for same-sex partners in Illinois may be on the agenda for the November legis...
Mon Aug 23, 2010 at 10:13 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
GOP Candidates: Merge Treasurer and Comptroller
SPRINGFIELD – Two Republican candidates are criss-crossing the state with a un...
Mon Aug 23, 2010 at 10:08 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
State Leaders Confident of 2010 Prospects
Local Republican leaders are hoping a strong state ticket and energized grassroots organiz...
Mon Aug 23, 2010 at 1:57 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Pontiac's Rebellion At Chicago Film Festival
A film that follows the fight to save the Pontiac Prison will be featured at the Chicago U...
Mon Aug 23, 2010 at 12:50 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
URGENT Nationwide Egg Recall
Eggs in Their Shells May Put Consumers at Risk for Salmonella
Fast Facts:
T...
Fri Aug 20, 2010 at 9:32 am by
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Illinois State Fair To Welcome Stanley Cup
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Chicago Blackhawk fans will have an opportunity to see and take pictur...
Thu Aug 19, 2010 at 9:30 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois' School ACT Scores Up
Springfield – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) today announced the Graduating ...
Wed Aug 18, 2010 at 9:05 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois Politicians Disappointed in Blago Verdict
Illinois’ political leaders are clinging to the one conviction in the Rod Blagojevich fede...
Wed Aug 18, 2010 at 8:37 am by
OOC Chebanse |
NEWS
FEED:
Generic Ballot: Republican 48%, Democrat 36%. Republican candidates jumped to a record-setting 12-point lead over Democrats on the Generic Congressional Ballot. This is the biggest lead the GOP has held in over a decade of Rasmussen Reports surveying.
Tue Aug 17, 2010 at 9:42 pm by
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Blago Jury: Guilty On Only One Count
Blagojevich\'s Jury came back this afternoon with a guilty verdict on only one count -- ...
Tue Aug 17, 2010 at 4:40 pm by
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NEWS
FEED:
Blagojevich Jury reaches verdict. Waiting for verdict.
Tue Aug 17, 2010 at 4:13 pm by
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NEWS
FEED:
Blagojevich Trial Update: Possible Jury partial-verdict expected any time. Jury asked Judge how to complete the verdict form.
Tue Aug 17, 2010 at 2:03 pm by
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Serious Flaws in IL Prisoner Release Program
Criminal justice expert David Erickson released his review of the Illinois Department of C...
Fri Aug 13, 2010 at 4:05 pm by
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NEWS
FEED:
New Rasmussen poll shows Brady leading Quinn for Illinois Governor, 48% to 35%. 6% favor other candidates. 12% undecided. [ResmussenReports.com]
Fri Aug 13, 2010 at 1:32 pm by
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Illinois Small Business Tax Credit
Small businesses that create new jobs between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 may be able t...
Fri Aug 13, 2010 at 1:26 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Libertarian Party Withstands Petition Challenges
After an arduous eight day petition challenge, the Libertarian Party of Illinois (”LP Illi...
Fri Aug 13, 2010 at 1:22 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Lawmakers React to Possible Blagojevich Mistrial
State lawmakers reacted with frustration on Thursday to the news that Rod Blagojevich’s fe...
Fri Aug 13, 2010 at 1:15 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
State Fair Opens Today
Governor Pat Quinn today officially opened the 2010 Illinois State Fair, “The Cream of the...
Fri Aug 13, 2010 at 1:09 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Blagojevich Jury Deadlocked
CHICAGO — The jury in the corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is now ...
Wed Aug 11, 2010 at 10:21 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Pontiac Walldogs Paint In Danville
This is the "Walldog" crew that worked on the Star Fireworks mural in Danville, ...
Wed Aug 11, 2010 at 9:27 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
With the first statewide back-to-school sales tax holiday starting Friday, August 6 a...
Mon Aug 09, 2010 at 9:42 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
MTVs “MADE” Hosts Auditions At Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Do you want to be MADE? Have you ever dreamed of being a reality...
Mon Aug 09, 2010 at 9:39 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Lawmakers Talk Merging Youth Agencies
State officials, public employee unions and policy groups are conflicted over which agency...
Thu Jul 29, 2010 at 6:30 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Jurors Begin Deliberations as Blago Looks to God
CHICAGO – Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is hoping the 12 men and women on the jury ...
Thu Jul 29, 2010 at 6:27 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois ‘Race to the Top’ Finalist
Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement regarding Illinois’ selection as a finalist fo...
Tue Jul 27, 2010 at 2:38 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Frontier Acquires Verizon's Local Operations
Frontier Communications Corporation (NYSE: FTR) announced that it has completed its a...
Tue Jul 27, 2010 at 9:44 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Helicopter Crash Near Blackstone
A small helicopter crashed near Blackstone, Illinois last week.
Residents in and around B...
Sat Jul 24, 2010 at 9:32 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Photos of the Week (July 24, 2010)
Photos of the Week for July 24th, 2010....
Sat Jul 24, 2010 at 9:11 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
New Toolkit To Help Businesses Recycle
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in partnership with th...
Sat Jul 24, 2010 at 12:05 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
State Fair Deadlines Approaching
As the 2010 Illinois State Fair rapidly approaches, so does the deadline to enter the Dog...
Sat Jul 24, 2010 at 12:01 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Quinn Mixing Bill Signings With Campaigning?
Gov. Pat Quinn has been busy during the month of July, signing into law a slate of bills r...
Fri Jul 23, 2010 at 5:00 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Prison Documentary Released Online
Independent film maker and
Director Brian Seay has announced the release of "Pon...
Thu Jul 22, 2010 at 12:21 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
RECALL: Wal-Mart Chicken Nuggets
Perdue Farms, Inc., a Perry, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 91,872 pounds o...
Wed Jul 21, 2010 at 4:38 pm by
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NEWS
FEED:
Illinois seat belt compliance reaches 92.6% in 2010. Overall fatalities on IL roads down 16.8% from last year. (IDOT)
Wed Jul 21, 2010 at 4:31 pm by
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High-Speed Rail Construction To Begin
Governor Pat Quinn today announced that construction will begin in early September on the ...
Wed Jul 21, 2010 at 1:06 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Quinn, Brady Cash Dash Unique
Both of the men running for Illinois governor are bragging about their fundraising prowess...
Wed Jul 21, 2010 at 1:02 pm by
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Blagojevich Doesn’t Take Stand - His Defense Rests
CHICAGO– “At this time the defendant Rod Blagojevich rests.”
Sheldon Sorosky’s brief word...
Wed Jul 21, 2010 at 12:58 pm by
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Former Mayor Finally Meets Former Governor
"It's an amazing thing to witness in person."
The corruption trial of former G...
Wed Jul 21, 2010 at 12:18 pm by
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Warning: Avoid Contact With Bats
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold is warning Illinoisans t...
Mon Jul 19, 2010 at 12:02 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Quinn Reacts To Pay Raise Controversy
SPRINGFIELD – After more than a week of being hounded for doling-out raises to...
Sat Jul 17, 2010 at 2:02 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
June Unemployment
The Illinois seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped -0.4 point to 10.4 percent in J...
Sat Jul 17, 2010 at 1:57 pm by
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Photos Of The Week (July 16th, 2010)
Photos of the Week for July 16, 2010....
Fri Jul 16, 2010 at 8:35 pm by
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Education Union Backs Quinn
One of the state’s largest teachers’ unions has backed Pat Quinn to remain governor of Ill...
Thu Jul 15, 2010 at 10:11 am by
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Blago Expected To Take Stand In Own Defense
CHICAGO–The federal government had three months to prove former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojev...
Thu Jul 15, 2010 at 10:06 am by
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New Law Allows Gov Candidates To Pick Running Mate
SPRINGFIELD – The days of wealthy political outsiders being nominated as runni...
Tue Jul 13, 2010 at 11:56 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Legislation to Create Joint Nomination
Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation into law to require candidates of the same par...
Tue Jul 13, 2010 at 11:54 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Cooling Off In The Water
Central Illinois continues to be hot and sticky.
These kids enjoy cooling off by j...
Mon Jul 12, 2010 at 9:50 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Photos of the Week (July 9, 2010)
Photos of the Week for July 9, 2010....
Fri Jul 09, 2010 at 5:07 pm by
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NEWS
FEED:
Community Garage Sales - Complete listing available online from the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce.
[LINK]
Fri Jul 09, 2010 at 12:23 pm by
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New Laws To Protect Rights Of Assault Victims
On Tuesday, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed two bills into law that will protect t...
Wed Jul 07, 2010 at 10:24 pm by
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NEWS
FEED:
The U.S. Postal Service is asking to increase a First-Class stamp 2 cents, from 44 to 46 cents. USPS projects a deficit of nearly $7 billion for next fiscal year. If approved, the cost increase will go into effect January 2, 2011.
Wed Jul 07, 2010 at 4:44 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Quinn Defends Staff Raises, Defers on Borrowing
Last week Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said the state is going to have to tighten its belt, and...
Wed Jul 07, 2010 at 4:37 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois Sales Tax Holiday For Back-To-School
Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to create Illinois’ first-ever statewide sales...
Wed Jul 07, 2010 at 4:33 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
The June 2010 Employment Situation
Total nonfarm payroll employment declined by 125,000 in June, and the unemployment rate ed...
Mon Jul 05, 2010 at 1:10 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Streator & Dwight Mayors To throw First Pitch
The American Red Cross of the Heartland and Normal CornBelters invited Mayors Jimmie Lansf...
Mon Jul 05, 2010 at 11:05 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Happy 4th Of July!
Happy 4th of July!
Thank you to all the Vets, Military, Law Enforcement, and First Respon...
Sun Jul 04, 2010 at 9:59 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Medicaid Changes Precede Quinn’s Budget
Lost in all of the breathless talk about Gov. Pat Quinn’s budget cuts and borrowing is a M...
Sat Jul 03, 2010 at 2:36 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Volunteers Needed At Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair is looking for volunteers to help in a number of areas throughout ...
Sat Jul 03, 2010 at 11:26 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois' Minimum Wage Rises to $8.25
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding thousands of Illinois workers that th...
Sat Jul 03, 2010 at 11:25 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Public Schools Spent $10k+ Per Student
In 2008, public school systems spent an average of $10,259 per pupil, a 6.1 percent increa...
Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 1:10 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Gun Ruling Could Spark Push in Springfield
If Illinois wasn’t facing such desperate financial times, the fight over gun control could...
Tue Jun 29, 2010 at 12:10 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Leave Fireworks To The Professionals
While the rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air are fun and exciting, the Office of...
Mon Jun 28, 2010 at 6:17 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
State Unemployment Rates Improve
In May, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased over-the-year in nine metr...
Mon Jun 28, 2010 at 6:13 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Blago Pondered Oprah For Senate Seat
CHICAGO – Rod Blagojevich flirted with celebrity long before he and his wife ever hit the ...
Mon Jun 28, 2010 at 6:10 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Law To Reduce Bullying In Schools
Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill into law that is aimed at reducing bullying in schools. S...
Mon Jun 28, 2010 at 5:55 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
New Online Community Menu
With the increadible growth and popularity of this online community site, we wanted to fin...
Mon Jun 28, 2010 at 5:27 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
IL Adopts New Learning Standards For K-12 Students
SPRINGFIELD ― The Illinois State Board of Education today adopted a revised set of l...
Thu Jun 24, 2010 at 6:25 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
State's Economic Report Released
The Economic Recovery Commission today presented its final report to Governor Pat Quinn de...
Thu Jun 24, 2010 at 6:18 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Proposed Rules - Equal Hospital Visitation Rights
WASHINGTON, DC - On April 15, 2010, the President issued a Presidential memorandum to the ...
Thu Jun 24, 2010 at 6:04 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Blago Played Political Games with Senate Seat
CHICAGO — While Illinois was waiting for its newest U.S. senator to be named, FBI wiretaps...
Wed Jun 23, 2010 at 10:18 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Free Recycling For Agrichemical Containers
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers to save their empty agrichem...
Tue Jun 22, 2010 at 6:57 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Aide: Blago Plotted to Fill Senate Seat
CHICAGO — Just one week before the 2008 election, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s t...
Tue Jun 22, 2010 at 6:45 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Scott Lee Cohen Files For Governor’s Race
Scott Lee Cohen is clear about one thing. He thinks it’s unfair that he has to colle...
Tue Jun 22, 2010 at 6:42 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Monday Night Lights
Monday night was very eventful as several severe storms developed over Central Illinois, e...
Mon Jun 21, 2010 at 11:08 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Sam Adam Sr. Enters Blagojevich Trial
CHICAGO — Sam Adam Sr. may be one of the most storied trial lawyers at Chicago’s 26th and ...
Mon Jun 21, 2010 at 5:02 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
$80M for Streetscape, Trails and Beautification
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig announced today that about $80...
Mon Jun 21, 2010 at 4:00 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Happy Father's Day!
Happy Father's Day!...
Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 10:56 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Photos Of The Week (June 19, 2010)
Photos of the Week for June 19, 2010....
Sat Jun 19, 2010 at 8:30 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Web Site Changes This Weekend
With the incredible growth of this community web site, we are making some changes to the l...
Fri Jun 18, 2010 at 11:07 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Judge: Special Election Needed to Replace Burris
Illinois voters may have to make two selections on their ballot for U.S. Senator during th...
Fri Jun 18, 2010 at 10:31 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Judge Scolds Blago's Attys On Witness Treatment
When former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was assembling his legal team, it’s a safe bet h...
Fri Jun 18, 2010 at 10:26 am by
OOC Chebanse |
New mailing Rules For Tobacco Products
To comply with legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by the President, cigare...
Thu Jun 17, 2010 at 2:34 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois Adds 70,000 Jobs So Far in 2010
The Illinois seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped -0.4 point to 10.8 percent in M...
Thu Jun 17, 2010 at 2:29 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
State Fair Mega Pass Available
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Fair is offering fairgoers an opportunity to enjoy ...
Thu Jun 17, 2010 at 12:10 pm by
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NEWS
FEED:
Today, Governor Quinn proclaimed June "Homeownership Month" in the state of Illinois.
Thu Jun 17, 2010 at 12:07 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Witness: Blagojevich Planned Kickbacks
A friend of convicted influence peddler Tony Rezko said the developer told him of plans to...
Thu Jun 17, 2010 at 7:35 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Red Cross Tornado Update
The American Red Cross continues to progress in the relief effort that began when tornadoe...
Tue Jun 15, 2010 at 5:00 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Blago's Defense Team Grills Monk
CHICAGO–Rod Blagojevich’s defense team laid into a star government witness on Tuesday morn...
Tue Jun 15, 2010 at 2:16 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Political Benefit From Treasurer’s Office?
The Illinois Treasurer’s office says giving same sex partners the ability to take time off...
Tue Jun 15, 2010 at 11:57 am by
OOC Chebanse |
U.S. Rep Slams Attempts to Eliminate Ethics Office
WASHINGTON – Rep. Timothy V. Johnson today responded to ongoing efforts to weaken the Offi...
Sat Jun 12, 2010 at 10:34 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Red Cross Tornado Response & Statistics
OVERVIEW OF RESPONSE
Late Saturday night, the American Red Cross arrived on the scene in...
Sat Jun 12, 2010 at 10:27 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Hot Weather Tips
With the high temperatures in the 90s, heat indices registering in the 100s, and tornado r...
Fri Jun 11, 2010 at 4:43 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Photos of the Week (June 11, 2010)
Photos of the Week for June 11, 2010. ...
Fri Jun 11, 2010 at 11:44 am by
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Text "REDCROSS" to 90999 To Help Tornado Relief
The American Red Cross tornado relief efforts in Streator, Dwight, Elmwood, Magnolia, Hopk...
Wed Jun 09, 2010 at 10:01 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Work To Begin On Illiana Expressway
Governor Pat Quinn was joined by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels today to sign legislation ...
Wed Jun 09, 2010 at 3:35 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Blago Trial: Powerpoint vs. Power Tie
Opening arguments in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich ...
Tue Jun 08, 2010 at 11:32 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
NEWS
FEED:
Blago walking into court this morning: "you're about to witness history." (ISN)
Tue Jun 08, 2010 at 11:14 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois Rated 49th out of 50 States
Illinois' ongoing financial problems have landed it at the virtual bottom of the rating l...
Mon Jun 07, 2010 at 6:48 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Subway Salmonella Now at 48 Cases
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 48 cases of Salmonella ser....
Mon Jun 07, 2010 at 6:26 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Blago Jury Nearly Finalized
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich said he wanted to finish up the jury selection process today a...
Mon Jun 07, 2010 at 10:59 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Tornado Hits Dwight Illinois
Saturday evening storms and a tornado caused heavy damage in Dwight, Illinois.
According ...
Sun Jun 06, 2010 at 6:16 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Watch Out For Unlicensed Roofing Contractors
All too often – especially during the summer construction season or after a major storm – ...
Fri Jun 04, 2010 at 3:39 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Photos of the Week (June 4, 2010)
Photos of the Week for June 4, 2010....
Fri Jun 04, 2010 at 1:16 pm by
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Blagojevich Calls Corruption Charges “Kafkaesque”
CHICAGO — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Friday morning made his first public sta...
Fri Jun 04, 2010 at 12:58 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
U.S. Unemployment Down: 9.7%
Total nonfarm payroll employment grew by 431,000 in May, reflecting the hiring of 411,000 ...
Fri Jun 04, 2010 at 12:53 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Central Illinois Salmonella Linked to Subway
The Illinois Department of Public Health and local health departments throughout the state...
Fri Jun 04, 2010 at 12:41 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
New Fees For State Police at Expense of Local PDs
Gov. Pat Quinn may help bolster the budget of the Illinois State Police — on the backs of ...
Fri Jun 04, 2010 at 10:21 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Judge, Bugs Outshine Blago Among Jury Pool
CHICAGO — It may have been former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s trial, but it was federal Judge J...
Fri Jun 04, 2010 at 10:12 am by
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IL GOP Tracks Blago Trial
The Illinois Republican Party has launched a comprehensive web site that is following the ...
Thu Jun 03, 2010 at 2:42 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Blagojevich Trial: Jurors Will Remain Anonymous
Federal Judge James Zagel on Thursday ruled the jury in former Illinois Gov. Rod Bla...
Thu Jun 03, 2010 at 12:34 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
NEWS
FEED:
Rod and Patti Blagojevich arrive at court, shaking hands. Former gov stays mum; Patti says "my husband is a good, honest man" (ISN)
Thu Jun 03, 2010 at 11:15 am by
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NEWS
FEED:
Blago stays home. Trial pushed back to 11am. Judge Zagel to rule on media petition to open up identities of jurors. (ISN)
Thu Jun 03, 2010 at 10:27 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Lawmakers Show Willingness to Cut Medicaid
While lawmakers were piecing together the state budget last week, a group of Chicago-area ...
Thu Jun 03, 2010 at 10:24 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Tale of Two Jurors
After months of waiting, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich will finally face a jury of ...
Wed Jun 02, 2010 at 7:57 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
NEWS
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Former Governor Rod Blagojevich's corruption trial begins tomorrow (Thursday, June 3rd, 2010) in Chicago. OOC News will have daily recaps from the trial.
Wed Jun 02, 2010 at 6:41 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Summer Fishing Clinics
Learning how to fish is fun, easy and free for youngsters and families throughout Illinois...
Wed Jun 02, 2010 at 5:02 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois Tries Again for Federal Education Funds
Illinois education officials on Tuesday submitted an application for the second round of “...
Wed Jun 02, 2010 at 1:18 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Lightning Safety
Warm weather is finally here and people throughout Illinois are taking advantage of the ba...
Wed Jun 02, 2010 at 1:15 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
State Fair Grandstand Box Office To Open
Beginning this weekend, tickets for 2010 Illinois State Fair concerts can be purchased at ...
Wed Jun 02, 2010 at 1:09 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Experts See A Dire Time For Illinois Budget
Budget experts don’t have a rosy outlook on the state’s financial situation heading into a...
Tue Jun 01, 2010 at 2:16 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Memorial Day Around The Area
Photos from Memorial Day from around Central Illinois....
Tue Jun 01, 2010 at 2:07 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Senators Pass Legislation to Quinn
SPRINGFIELD – -Just before they adjourned on Thursday evening, state senators passed a cou...
Fri May 28, 2010 at 10:59 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Senate Skips Town With Budget Hanging
The Illinois Senate finished its week by sending another few pieces of the budget package ...
Fri May 28, 2010 at 10:54 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Regional Economies Improve Across Illinois
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates were above previous-year levels in all 12 metro...
Thu May 27, 2010 at 12:58 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
NEWS
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Iroquois County unemployment rate: 10.7%. Kankakee County unemployment rate: 13.6%.
Thu May 27, 2010 at 12:51 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Back to the Illinois Senate
The Illinois House did its heavy lifting for next fiscal year’s budget late Tuesday evenin...
Thu May 27, 2010 at 12:45 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Lawmakers Split Along Party Lines On Budget
House lawmakers on Wednesday were split along political party lines regarding the state bu...
Thu May 27, 2010 at 12:43 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Photos of the Week (May 26, 2010)
Photos of the Week for May 26, 2010....
Wed May 26, 2010 at 4:19 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Water Safety Tips
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer season and a time when many swi...
Wed May 26, 2010 at 11:51 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Lawmakers Reject Proposed Cuts
A day after a coalition of Democratic lawmakers proposed $1.3 billion in cuts in an effort...
Wed May 26, 2010 at 11:48 am by
OOC Chebanse |
House Passes A Budget to Quinn
Gov. Pat Quinn will have a budget plan to consider this summer, as House lawmakers approve...
Wed May 26, 2010 at 11:46 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois Museums Open Doors to Military Families
NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman and Blue Star Families Chairman Kathy Roth-Douquet have annou...
Tue May 25, 2010 at 3:51 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
May 25: Missing Children’s Day in Illinois
Governor Pat Quinn, along with the Illinois State Police and Department of Children and Fa...
Tue May 25, 2010 at 3:47 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Patchwork of Bills Part of Budget Package
SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers could finalize a package of budget proposals to send to Gov. Pat Q...
Mon May 24, 2010 at 10:33 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Democratic Lawmakers Pitch Deep Cuts
A coalition of Democratic lawmakers from the Illinois House and Senate on Monday pitched m...
Mon May 24, 2010 at 10:29 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
ALERT: AMBER ALERT ISSUED
RELAYED BY ONEONLINECOMMUNITY
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
CHILD ABDUCTION EMERGE...
Mon May 24, 2010 at 10:18 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Conservatives Want Veto On Proposed FOIA Changes
Last month, lawmakers passed a proposal that would prohibit state agencies from releasing ...
Mon May 24, 2010 at 10:14 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Free Counseling for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
A new round of more than $1.4 million in federal grant money will enable thousands of home...
Sat May 22, 2010 at 10:02 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
IL Adds 19,100 Jobs in April; Unemployment Dips
The Illinois seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped -0.3 points to 11.2 percent in ...
Thu May 20, 2010 at 6:59 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois Students Spread Internet Safety Message
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Thursday recognized the student winners of th...
Thu May 20, 2010 at 4:10 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Little Towns Have Big Voice With Lobbyists
Local governments have sent millions of taxpayer dollars to lobbying firms to peddle influ...
Thu May 20, 2010 at 1:18 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Madigan May Bypass Republicans To Pass Budget?
Republican lawmakers in the Springfield area are lamenting that the General Assembly could...
Wed May 19, 2010 at 9:25 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Blagojevich Trial Could Affect Election Season
There are a few weeks left until the federal corruption trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevi...
Wed May 19, 2010 at 9:21 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Community Alert System Released
This Online Community site now has a the Local Alert System.
In the case of a local situa...
Tue May 18, 2010 at 9:23 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Gov: Lawmakes Will Have Budget By May Deadline
Illinois lawmakers are going to cut it close, but Gov. Pat Quinn said he's confident that...
Mon May 17, 2010 at 7:53 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Over $13 Million Available to Local Governments
Governor Pat Quinn today announced the availability of $13.1 million in federal stimulus f...
Mon May 17, 2010 at 4:52 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Click It or Ticket 2010
The Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety (IDOT/DTS) today an...
Mon May 17, 2010 at 10:36 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois Taxes: Same Data, Different Conclusions
Illinois tax rates are the most talked about issue on the campaign trail and in the stateh...
Sat May 15, 2010 at 9:06 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois Gets a “D” on Business
Budget instability, taxes and regulations combine to make Illinois a hostile place to do b...
Sat May 15, 2010 at 9:03 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
State: 'Put Illinois to Work' Creates 3,886 Jobs
Governor Pat Quinn today visited the Peoria YWCA to announce that 577 employers across the...
Sat May 15, 2010 at 8:40 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Photos of the Week (May 15, 2010)
Photos of the Week for May 15, 2010....
Sat May 15, 2010 at 12:35 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Quinn sign Insurance Bill
Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation into law that ensures unemployed small busines...
Sat May 15, 2010 at 12:20 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
State’s Housing Market In Flux
The state’s housing market is going through a period of fluctuation marked by rising forec...
Fri May 14, 2010 at 3:44 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Local Communities Need Next Year’s Budget to Plan
Local communities in Illinois are stuck in uncertainly while they wait for the General Ass...
Fri May 14, 2010 at 3:39 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
First Birds in Illinois Positive For West Nile
SPRINGFIELD – Dr. Damon T. Arnold, state public health director, today announced the first...
Thu May 13, 2010 at 4:44 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Post Online Garage Sales
The Online Community now has the ability for you to post your garage sales online for FREE...
Thu May 13, 2010 at 10:09 am by
OOC Chebanse |
UofI Selects Hogan for President
The state’s flagship university system has chosen a new permanent president.
The Universi...
Thu May 13, 2010 at 8:48 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Saluting Caregivers Of Nursing Homes
In recognition of this week’s National Nursing Home Week observance, Illinois Department o...
Wed May 12, 2010 at 6:04 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Some Wary of Emergency Powers for Quinn
Gov. Pat Quinn may have to shoulder the bulk of budget responsibilities for the upcoming f...
Wed May 12, 2010 at 10:33 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Illinois Schools Waiting on Lawmakers for Budget
Illinois’ public universities are struggling to plan for next year after lawmakers left Sp...
Wed May 12, 2010 at 10:30 am by
OOC Chebanse |
Recycle Old Appliances, Get $75
Consumers who received rebates on ENERGY STAR qualified appliances through the Illinois EN...
Tue May 11, 2010 at 9:00 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Budget On Pause; Quinn Considers Other Proposals
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pat Quinn is still waiting for lawmakers to send him a prop...
Tue May 11, 2010 at 1:05 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Durbin Likes Kagan For Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) made the following...
Mon May 10, 2010 at 7:25 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
May is Older Americans Month
Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed May as Older Americans Month in Illinois and joins the I...
Mon May 10, 2010 at 7:24 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
Johnson Opposes International Bailouts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Timothy V. Johnson today joined leading Republicans in object...
Mon May 10, 2010 at 7:11 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
NEWS
FEED:
Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 290,000 in April, the unemployment rate edged up to 9.9 percent, and the labor force increased sharply, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Mon May 10, 2010 at 6:40 pm by
OOC Chebanse |
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