State Representative Dennis Tipsword (il) | Representative Dennis Tipsword, Jr. (R) 105th District
State Representative Dennis Tipsword (il) | Representative Dennis Tipsword, Jr. (R) 105th District
Even as new laws sponsored by Illinois House Republicans were enacted this year to assist survivors of human trafficking, the SAFE-T Act passed by Illinois Democrats is criticized for allowing alleged traffickers to remain free pending trial. The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans highlighted concerns about the pre-trial release provisions in the act.
An Illinois State Police Trooper was injured in a crash near Chicago over the weekend. Authorities urge drivers to "SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER" when approaching vehicles with activated hazard or emergency lights.
Progressive Democrat state lawmakers are advancing legislation that would legalize prostitution in Illinois, effectively decriminalizing consensual sex work, according to CBS Chicago.
Illinois residents may soon access digital versions of their driver's licenses and state IDs on mobile devices, as reported by CBS Chicago. This initiative aims to modernize identification methods across the state.
In agriculture news, Illinois maintains its position as the leading soybean-producing state in the United States, contributing approximately 15 percent of all U.S. soybeans.
The Illinois Sheriff's Association will distribute over $58,000 in college scholarships statewide for students pursuing higher education during the 2025-26 academic year. Sheriff Wayne Strawn II from Marshall County will award a $500 scholarship with applications due by March 14, 2025.
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has announced a Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program targeting businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals or very small businesses. Applications are due by April 7 at 5 p.m.
Eastern Marshall County EMS celebrates its 10th anniversary this month. Established on January 1, 2015, it provides emergency medical services for Toluca-Rutland and Wenona Fire Protection Districts but faces challenges such as staffing and funding.
Woodford County native Kevin McCumber has been appointed Clerk of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress. He is pictured alongside Congressman Darin LaHood.
Streator Woodland Elementary School Principal Kristin Mangrich received recognition from the Corn Belt Region of the Illinois Principals Association as Elementary Principal of the Year.
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