Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair
In a few short weeks, Republicans from throughout the state will meet in Springfield to celebrate Republican Day. On Wednesday,...
Year: 2013
Simon announces updated Rural Development Resource Guide
New guide will help residents in rural communities access government services  CARBONDALE, IL – As chair of the Governor’s Rural...
Sec’y of State Jesse White awards more than $5 million in Adult Literacy Grants
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded nearly $5.5 million in FY14 Adult Literacy Grants to...
President Obama: “As a country, we’ve recovered faster and gone further than most other advanced nations in the worldâ€
Remarks by the President on the Economy – Knox College, Galesburg, IL, 7/24/13 (Speech in its entirety)  THE PRESIDENT: ...
Madigan, ILGOP respond to President Obama’s speech on economy
CHICAGO, IL – While Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said she was “encouraged to hear President Obama discuss his plans...
Topinka: Court to have ultimate say on lawmaker paychecks
Comptroller anticipates judicial guidance CHICAGO, IL - Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka made the following statement Thursday after a legal...
As Feds Slow Deportations, Arpaio Continues Arizona Raids
 New America Media By Valeria Fernandez PHOENIX – Miguel Venegas was certain he was being driven to the border...
The House Theatre of Chicago announces casting for ‘The Crownless King’: A continuation of their Epic Trilogy
 Brenda Barrie and Blake Montgomery join 7 returning cast members for second installment  CHICAGO, IL — The House Theatre of...
National Pro Fastpitch 2013 Championship Series comes to Ballpark at Rosemont August 22-24
Tickets Now on Sale for the “World Series of Women’s Softball,†Featuring Nation’s Professional Women’s Softball Semi-Final and Championship Series...
Illinois Tollway to host 2013 Construction Careers Expo
The Illinois Tollway is hosting a free 2013 Roadwork Ahead: Construction Careers Expo to help promote diversity in skilled and...
