| | 3221: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The state of Illinois today honored the achievements of those who have done an outstanding job of providing equal opportunity and access to people with disabilities, including the Illinois Tollway and a number of other state agencies that have participated in the Successful Disability Opportunities program. The awards were presented by Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) Director Rocco J. Claps and Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary (IDHS) Michelle R.B. Saddler at a ceremony of the states Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities (ICED). | | | | Date Created: | 05-20-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 590**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053248 Original UID: 174516 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 3222: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities (ICED) Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency at 1:30 p.m. | | | | Date Created: | 05-20-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 586**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053249 Original UID: 174517 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 3223: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | With the arrival of Memorial Day and the start of the summer travel season, at several events throughout the state, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today highlighted data showing the ages of individuals who have died unbelted in motor vehicle crashes in recent years. This data was stressed as a reminder to people of all ages as the Illinois State Police and over 500 local law enforcement agencies step up seat belt enforcement efforts heading into Memorial Day weekend as part of the Click It or Ticket campaign. | | | | Date Created: | 05-20-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 587**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053250 Original UID: 174518 FIRST WORD: IDOT, | |
| 3224: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | With the arrival of Memorial Day and the start of the summer travel season, at several events throughout the state, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today highlighted data showing the ages of individuals who have died unbelted in motor vehicle crashes in recent years. This data was stressed as a reminder to people of all ages as the Illinois State Police and over 500 local law enforcement agencies step up seat belt enforcement efforts heading into Memorial Day weekend as part of the Click It or Ticket campaign. | | | | Date Created: | 05-20-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 589**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053251 Original UID: 174519 FIRST WORD: IDOT, | |
| 3225: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The state of Illinois is celebrating National Prevention Week from May 18-24, 2014. The purpose of National Prevention Week, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), is designed to raise awareness of alcohol and drug use, especially among adolescents, and mobilize communities to address these issues through prevention strategies like education and enforcement. | | | | Date Created: | 05-21-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 595**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053252 Original UID: 174520 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 3226: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 April 29 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) today testified in support of her constitutional amendment, SJRCA 69, before the Senate Executive Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments. The constitutional amendment would have allowed Illinois voters to choose whether or not they support term limits for the states constitutional officers on the November ballot. The Amendment ultimately failed to make it out of subcommittee on a partisan vote of 2-1, with Democrat lawmakers voting against the legislation. | | | | Date Created: | 04-29-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 483**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053253 Original UID: 174522 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 3227: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) who is co-chairman of the Illinois Legislative Audit Commission sought and was granted subpoena power in matters regarding Governor Quinns embattled Neighborhood Recovery Initiative currently under investigation by federal and county authorities. The Legislative Audit Commission has a statutory responsibility to review the Illinois Auditor Generals scathing audit of the $55 million spent on the NRI program. Legislation calling for an audit of another $40 million spent on the program is pending. | | | | Date Created: | 05-06-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 528**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053254 Original UID: 174523 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 3228: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois State Senator Sam McCann (R-Carlinville) filed new legislation Wednesday which would allow the comptroller to use unexpected revenue to finally pay $112 million in back wages for state workers and pay down the backlog of old bills. Multiple judges and arbitrators have ruled that the state owes approximately $112 million to employees. The Department of Corrections staff alone represent more than $82 million of the back-pay. Nearly $7.4 million is owed to employees in the 50th Senate District represented by McCann. McCann is sponsor of a bill that was filed in 2013 to pay the wages. That legislation was bottled up by Democrat leaders in the Senate and has not been called for a vote. Also addressing the press were Senators Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) and Sue Rezin (R-Morris). | | | | Date Created: | 05-07-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 539**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053255 Original UID: 174524 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 3229: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | A group of House and Senate Republicans today introduced legislation that would put on the November ballot a statewide advisory referendum asking voters whether or not the five percent temporary income tax increase should become permanent. Among those members were Representatives Dennis Reboletti (R-Elmhurst), Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove), Ed Sullivan Jr. (R-Mundelein) and Senators Matt Murphy (R-Palatine), Pamela Althoff (R-Crystal Lake), and Sue Rezin (R-Morris). | | | | Date Created: | 05-20-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 588**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053256 Original UID: 174525 FIRST WORD: Republican | |
| 3230: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary statewide total of 13,513 wild turkeys during the 2014 Spring Turkey Season, including the youth seasons. The 2014 total compares with the statewide turkey harvest of 14,133 in 2013. The statewide preliminary total includes Youth Turkey Season harvest of 718 birds, compared with youth season harvest of 917 turkeys in 2013. | | | | Date Created: | 05-21-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 594**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053257 Original UID: 174526 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 3231: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Governor Pat Quinn will host the 52nd Annual Illinois Governors Prayer Breakfast, featuring actress Jennifer ONeill as keynote speaker at the Crowne Plaza Ballroom at 7:30 a.m. | | | | Date Created: | 05-21-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 592**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053258 Original UID: 174527 FIRST WORD: Governor's | |
| 3232: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | With thousands of motorists expected to travel on state roadways over Memorial Day weekend, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that roadwork will be suspended, where possible, this weekend to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow. IDOT also provided advance notice of lane closures that will be in place for the holiday weekend to aid motorists travel plans and boost safety. | | | | Date Created: | 05-21-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 596**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053259 Original UID: 174528 FIRST WORD: IDOT | |
| 3233: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The best way to help all Illinois schools is to fully fund the states Foundation Level education grant say State Senators Dale Righter (R-Mattoon), Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet), who are introducing new legislation to re-establish the Foundation Level as the number one funding priority in Illinois education system. | | | | Date Created: | 05-22-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 610**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053260 Original UID: 174529 FIRST WORD: Downstate | |
| 3234: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | With summers arrival, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to leave baby birds and wild animals alone. During the breeding season, well-meaning people often rescue birds and animals they believe have been orphaned or abandoned. In nearly all cases, the birds and animals are unnecessarily taken from the wild. Often, parents are still feeding their young but will not show themselves if people are present. | | | | Date Created: | 05-22-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 608**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053261 Original UID: 174530 FIRST WORD: IDNR: | |
| 3235: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Crews from natural resources agencies and organizations in the Great Lakes region are teaming up to coordinate an invasive fish surveillance exercise in Calumet Harbor and near-shore Illinois and Indiana waters of Lake Michigan. | | | | Date Created: | 05-22-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 611**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053262 Original UID: 174531 FIRST WORD: Great | |
| 3236: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2015 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Acronym reference guide serves as a good resource to help explain the lingo frequently used in the transportation industry. | | | | Date Created: | 12-02-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053263 Original UID: 174533 FIRST WORD: IDOT | |
| 3237: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | CHICAGO April unemployment rates fell in all Illinois metropolitan areas to their lowest level in six years, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Four areas Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, and Springfield recorded lower rates than the country. Not seasonally adjusted data compare April 2014 with April 2013. | | | | Date Created: | 05-22-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 600**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053264 Original UID: 174534 FIRST WORD: April | |
| 3238: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | April unemployment rates fell in all Illinois metropolitan areas to their lowest level in six years, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Four areas Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, and Springfield recorded lower rates than the country. Not seasonally adjusted data compare April 2014 with April 2013. | | | | Date Created: | 05-22-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 599**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053265 Original UID: 174535 FIRST WORD: April | |
| 3239: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | April unemployment rates fell in all Illinois metropolitan areas to their lowest level in six years, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Four areas Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, and Springfield recorded lower rates than the country. Not seasonally adjusted data compare April 2014 with April 2013. | | | | Date Created: | 05-22-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 601**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053266 Original UID: 174536 FIRST WORD: April | |
| 3240: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | April unemployment rates fell in all Illinois metropolitan areas to their lowest level in six years, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Four areas Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, and Springfield recorded lower rates than the country. Not seasonally adjusted data compare April 2014 with April 2013. | | | | Date Created: | 05-22-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 602**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053267 Original UID: 174537 FIRST WORD: April | |
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