29 Aug 2016

Governor Opens 2016 Du Quoin State Fair

By Catherine Kelly

DU QUOIN – Governor Bruce Rauner tonight cut the ribbon to open the 2016 Du Quoin State Fair before walking in the annual Twilight Parade. The ceremony signifies the official start of the 11 day Southern Illinois exhibition of agriculture. This ...

29 Aug 2016

Q&A: EpiPen Sticker Shock With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Rick Martin

Q: With regards to your look into drug pricing, why should the federal government ask questions about a private company’s pricing strategy?

 

 

A: As Iowa’s elected representative in the U.S. Senate, I give high prior...

29 Aug 2016

Governor Announces Appointments, Aug 26, 2016

By Catherine Kelly

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has made appointments to the Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois and Illinois Workforce Investment Board.  

 

Name: Anne Marie Splitstone

 

Position:...

26 Aug 2016

Governor Takes Bill Action, Aug 25, 2016

By Rick Martin

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

 

Bill No.: HB 4334

 

An Act Concerning Transportation

 

Action: Signed

 

Effective: Immediate

...
26 Aug 2016

Patty Judge discusses plans to increase college affordability at student roundtable

By Rick Martin

Current and former students discussed burdens of student debt with Patty Judge

DES MOINES, Iowa – Patty Judge hosted a roundtable discussion yesterday with current and former students and educators to discuss how overly burdens...

26 Aug 2016

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Latest Quarterly Export Forecasts for 2016 and 2017

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement on the first forecast for U.S. agricultural exports for fiscal year 2017 and a revised forecast for fiscal year 2016. Both forecasts indicate U.S....

26 Aug 2016

FINAL HOMESTAND OF 2016 STARTS WITH FIREWORKS TONIGHT

By Jake Levy

The last chance to see your 2016 Quad Cities River Bandits hits Modern Woodmen Park for an eight-day, seven-game homestand! It starts

26 Aug 2016

Statement on Redistricting Referendum.

By Catherine Kelly

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement today on the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision regarding the redistricting referendum on the November ballot:

 

 

"What drives people away from Illino...

26 Aug 2016

BANDITS BLOWN OUT AS KERNELS COMPLETE SWEET

By Jake Levy
Four errors help Cedar Rapids to five unearned runs in 12-2 Bandits loss
 
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Four errors and a five-run fourth buried the Quad Cities River Bandits in a 12-2 loss to the Cedar Rapids Kernels Thursday n...
26 Aug 2016

River Roots Live and more for Downtown Davenport 8/25-9/1/2016

By Downtown Davenport Association

River Roots Live is finally here! Jam out to

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