Illinois Channel
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
from the Gov's press office, Aug 22, 2008
SPRINGFIELD Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today signed legislation that will increase penalties for those who attempt to illegally purchase multiple firearms in Illinois. House Bill 5524 also provides that if ...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
Obama's lead in the presidential race has nearly disappeared, according to a new WSJ/NBC News poll. The surge of attention to overseas crises and Republican attacks appears to have provided a boost for McCain. Overall, the poll finds the race a statis...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
From the Campaign Office of U.S. Senator Barack Obama for President
Chicago, IL Today, the Obama campaign announced that Senator Barack Obama will kick off his trip to the Democratic National Convention on Saturday, August 23, 2008 with an event at ...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
From Crain's Chicago Business
(Crains) Barack Obama will be returning home to Illinois on Saturday, perhaps to announce his choice of a vice-presidential running mate.
That, at least was the hot rumor among political insiders Tuesday, as talk sp...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
From the Offices of U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Barack Obama
[WASHINGTON, DC] U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Barack Obama (D-IL) today urged the National Guard Bureau Chief, Lieutenant General H. Steven Blum, to work with Air Force leaders t...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
From the Illinois Department of Public Health
SPRINGFIELD Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed through laboratory tests the first human West Nile virus case reported in central Illinois for 2008. The Montgomery County Health Departmen...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
From the Office of Governor Rod Blagojevich
CHICAGO Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today signed into law the 2009 Hospital Assessment which, once approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMS), will bring millions of dollars ...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
In the wake of Sen. Emil Jones plans to retire after the fall Veto session, speculation abounds as to the contenders to replace Sen. Jones as Senate President.
Among the leading candidates, are Sen. Terry Link, who serves in the Senate leadership an...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
from the Gov's press office, Aug 18, 2008
CHICAGO Over the last five and a half years as governor, I have had the opportunity to work closely with Senate President Emil Jones.
The accomplishments I am most proud of making Illinois the first st...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
From the Office of Governor Rod Blagojevich
CHICAGO Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today signed Senate Bill 2426, known as The Cyberbullying Law, in an effort to provide citizens new protections from electronic harassment and threats.
The safety a...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
From the Offices of Ameren Illinois Utilities
Peoria (Aug. 18, 2008) The Ameren Illinois Utilities today announced that a one-time $2-million electric rate relief program now is providing assistance up to $5,000 to individual non-profit and other qu...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
From the Illinois Army and Air National Guard
CHICAGO Nearly 60,000 fans were on their feet and cheering as he stood on the grass of the 25-yard line of Soldier Field in Chicago. For Chief Warrant Officer Darin Anderson, it was a dream he had as a ...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
From the Office of Governor Rod Blagojevich
SPRINGFIELD Traffic Safety officials from the administration of Governor Rod R. Blagojevich were joined today by Secretary of State Jesse White and local police officials in announcing a $1.8 million state...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
Published reports say Sen. President Emil Jones will resign from the Senate after the Fall veto session to retire.
Senator Jones, has served as the Senate President since January, 2003. That is the same month that Gov. Blagojevich became Illinois go...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
From the Office of Governor Rod Blagojevich
CHICAGO Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today signed legislation to create the Commission on the Elimination of Poverty. The goal of the Commission is to develop a plan to comprehensively address poverty and t...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
From the Office of Governor Rod Blagojevich
CHICAGO Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today issued a proclamation declaring August Child Support Awareness Month in Illinois. The Governors proclamation coincides with Futures for Kids Day at the Illinoi...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
From the Office of Governor Rod Blagojevich
CHICAGO In light of a new study in this weeks issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finding that members of the Reserves and National Guard who return from combat in Iraq and Afg...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
From the Office of Governor Rod Blagojevich
SPRINGFIELD Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today sent a letter to President Bush urging action on his requests for federal assistance to help hundreds of southern Illinois residents and local governments in 2...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
From the Campaign Office of Dr. Steve Sauerberg for U.S. Senate
(Lombard, IL) - Today, Steve Sauerberg M.D., Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, announced he was joining over 30 congressional candidates in a bi-partisan pledge to hire at least one t...
Posted by Illinois Channel 4 months ago.
From the Office of Governor Rod Blagojevich
SPRINGFIELD Representatives of Governor Rod R. Blagojevichs administration were joined today by Secretary of State Jesse White and corporate sponsors to kick off the second year of Operation Teen Safe Dri...
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