16 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs two consolidation bills, stresses more action is needed

By Laurel Patrick

Two bills will help reduce the number of local units of government, but more resident empowerment needed

OAK BROOK (Aug. 14, 2017) – Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 607, two bills that enable local officials to consolidate units of local government.

16 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner calls for legislative leaders to come together on education funding reform

By Laurel Patrick

CHICAGO (Aug. 14, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner released the following statement regarding education funding reform negotiations:

“Today, we are calling on the four legislative leaders to meet as quickly as possible on school funding reform.

16 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner statement on Charlottesville tragedy

By Laurel Patrick

CHICAGO (Aug. 14, 2017) - “The deadly violence in Charlottesville this weekend is abhorrent and absolutely an act of domestic terrorism. Racism, hatred and violence have no place in our society. The individuals responsible should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

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15 Aug 2017

Local Artists Will Paint at Hauberg for Fundraiser

By Shalom Schultz
The Rock Island Art Guild is returning to its roots in hosting an outdoor painting event at Hauberg Estate—the same place where, in 1968, the newly-formed guild held one of its earliest outdoor shows. Artists will be stationed at several locations on the Hauberg grounds in order to capture the estate from different angles. Guests are welcome to stroll the beautiful landscape and watch each artist work while enjoying summertime concessions.
15 Aug 2017

News From the Iowa State Fair - Aug 14, 2017 - Part 3

By Mindy Williamson

Young Sprouts Rise Above at the Iowa State Fair Riley Competition

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2017) (readMedia)-- Five talented Sprout division acts (ages 2-12) have advanced to the semi-final round in Bill Riley's 58th annual Iowa State Fair Talent Search. Each act will perform again on Thursday, August 17, Friday, August 18 or Saturday, August 19.

The names, ages, hometowns and routines of the acts are:

15 Aug 2017

News From the Iowa State Fair - Aug 14, 2017 - Part 2

By Mindy Williamson

International Gent Claims Mr. Legs Title at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2017) (readMedia)-- John Johansson of Stockholm, Sweden was awarded the Overall Champion title in the Mr. Legs contest held Saturday on the Bud Light Stage at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Beyond overall leg appearance, several leg divisions were judged during the contest, including tannest, hairiest and thinnest legs.

Additional results below:

15 Aug 2017

Fred Hubbell Commends Representative Todd Prichard on Gubernatorial Race

By Paul Esker

Thanks Prichard for Service to State and Country

DES MOINES, IA – Fred Hubbell provided the following statement:

“Representative Todd Prichard is a principled leader and public servant who has served his state and country with honor and distinction. It has been an honor to participate in the gubernatorial race with him and I look forward to working with him toward - as he eloquently put it - ‘a state government that puts people first.’”

15 Aug 2017

REPRESENTATIVE PRICHARD SUSPENDS CAMPAIGN FOR IOWA GOVERNOR

By Norm Sterzenbach

Will seek reelection to the Iowa House of Representatives

15 Aug 2017

IA Health Link Public Comment Meeting

By Allie Timmerman
The public is invited to attend the IA Health Link public comment meeting in Bettendorf at Scott Community College on August 29, 2017, from 5 to 7 p.m. The goal of the public comment meeting is for the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) to hear directly from members, providers and stakeholders and to receive feedback on the IA Health Link managed care program.
 
15 Aug 2017

Illinois Arts Council Agency Opportunities

By Susan Dickson
The Illinois Arts Council Agency is pleased to announce the release of Fiscal Year 2018 guidelines and application materials for our open deadline programs; Artstour & Live Music, StArts, and Individual Artist Support.

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