Illinois State Rep. Dennis Tipsword Jr. (R-Pontiac)
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Recent News About Illinois State Rep. Dennis Tipsword Jr. (R-Pontiac)
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Illinois faces economic challenges as residents leave amid ongoing policy debates
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris are underway, with 27 Olympic athletes and nine Paralympic athletes from Illinois representing the United States.
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CGFA report highlights Illinois' poor economic performance
A recent CGFA report outlines Illinois' poor economic performance compared to other states. "There's no reason our state should be lagging the nation in any of these metrics," the report states. "We have the power to change the trajectory of our state by reversing the bad public policies that drive people and job creators away from Illinois."
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Illinois announces statewide hazardous waste collection events this fall
This fall, Illinois residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of unused household chemicals and hazardous products through ten one-day collection events organized by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).
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Widespread technology outage disrupts services globally
A widespread technology outage this morning impacted numerous services in Illinois and globally. The disruption, caused by a computer update glitch, has affected various sectors.
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State museum seeks Route 66 stories ahead of centennial
Opening Day at the Marshall/Putnam County Fair Kick-off Dinner featured a celebration of food, friends, and fellowship. The Knapp family’s tractor display was a notable attraction. Volunteers were thanked for their contributions.
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Illinois showcases its top 12 most-visited state parks
Illinois is home to some of the most beautiful state parks in the Midwest. Here’s a look at 12 of the most-visited state parks in Illinois.
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IDFPR issues reminder for professional license renewals
The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is reminding individuals with certain professional licenses currently up for renewal to start the renewal process before their license expires.
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Illinois leads US in soybean planting; seeks nominations for Illinoisan of the Day
Illinois ranks first in the United States for soybean acreage planted, with a total of 10.7 million acres. The state also holds the second position in corn acreage, with 10.9 million acres planted.
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Illinois switching to ACT exams for high school students in 2025
Illinois high school students will begin taking the ACT exam in the spring of 2025, according to an announcement from The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans.
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Illinois State Fair seeks nominees for Illinoisan of the Day program
The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking 10 individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Day program aims to honor individuals who exemplify qualities associated with Illinois, such as integrity, dependability, a sense of community, and strong ethics.
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Illinois adopts first official state flag in 1915
On this day in 1915, Illinois adopted its first official state flag.
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Supreme Court declines immediate hearing on appeal against Illinois firearms ban
The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear a set of challenges to Illinois Democrats' firearms ban for now.
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Supreme Court declines to hear challenges to Illinois firearms ban
The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear a set of challenges to Illinois Democrats’ firearms ban for now. Here’s what you should know.
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Illinois announces severe budget cuts affecting soil conservation districts
Severe budget cut imposed on Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts
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Illinois State Police train officers to combat human trafficking
The Illinois State Police is training front-line officers to recognize signs of human trafficking and identify at-risk and exploited children.
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Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke sentenced to two years for corruption
Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced to two years in prison and a $2 million fine this week in his corruption case. However, Burke may be allowed to pay that fine with his campaign funds, a provision currently under scrutiny in Illinois.
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New Illinois laws take effect July 1 amid gas tax hike
On July 1, new laws will take effect in Illinois, including an automatic increase in the state's gas tax. This adjustment will impact consumers at the pump.
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Tips for staying safe during extreme heat wave in Illinois
High temperatures are expected across Illinois for the rest of the week. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat:
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Illinois reports revenue shortfall amid optimistic budget projections
As FY24 Nears End, Revenues Fall Short of Last Year’s Numbers
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Illinois governor signs record-breaking $53B budget amid mixed legislative changes
Governor JB Pritzker signed into law a $53.1 billion spending plan this week, marking the largest budget in Illinois state history. The Fiscal Year 2025 budget is $2.6 billion more than last year’s enacted budget and includes pay raises for politicians and $1 billion allocated for non-citizens. Additionally, Democrats voted for $1 billion in tax hikes to fund the increased spending.