28 Aug 2012

Lt. Governor Simon to name Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor recipients

By Kara Beach

SPRINGFIELD - Lt. Governor Sheila Simon will recognize the commitment and courage of 69 law enforcement officers Monday at the Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor ceremony. Selected from 15 law enforcement agencies statewide, the award recipients have displayed exceptional bravery and heroism while serving their communities.

The Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor was established by law in 1990 and officers can be nominated for the award by their command.

Jurisdictions with award recipients are: Aurora Police Department, Chicago Police Department, Elgin Police Department, Harvey Police Department, Illinois State Police, Itasca Police Department, Justice Police Department, Kinkaid Police Department, Lincoln Police Department, Pekin Police Department, Rock Island County Sheriff's Office, University of Illinois Police Department, Waukegan Police Department, Will County Sheriff's Office, and Winnebago County Sheriff's Office.

EVENT: Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor ceremony

DATE: Monday, August 27

TIME: 1:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center, 701 East Adams Street, Springfield

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28 Aug 2012

Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action Sunday, August 26, 2012

By William Palmisano

CHICAGO- August 26, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bill:

Bill No.: SB 2950

An Act Concerning: Safety

Creates the Toxin Free Toddler Act, which prohibits manufacturers and retailers from selling food or beverage containers that contain bisphenol-A (BPA) that will be used by children under the age of three.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

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28 Aug 2012

Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action Saturday, August 25, 2012

By William Palmisano

CHICAGO- August 25, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bill:

 

Bill No.: SB 2822

An Act Concerning: Land

Clarifies legal descriptions of a parcel of land that the state is authorized to convey.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

 

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28 Aug 2012

Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action Friday, August 24, 2012

By William Palmisano

CHICAGO- August 24, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bill:

Bill No.: SB 758

An Act Concerning: Liquor

Allows culinary students between the ages of 18 and 21 to taste, but not consume, alcohol in class.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

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28 Aug 2012

Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action Thursday, August 23, 2012

By William Palmisano

CHICAGO - August 23, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:

 

Bill No.: HB 5111

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Allows employees who work for a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to qualify for consideration under the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit program.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 409

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Requires that any notice announcing a hearing to create a special service area include the amount of the proposed tax levy.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Jan. 1

 

Bill No.: SB 3386

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Modernizes the practices of the Cook County Board of Review concerning the notification of property tax assessment changes and the filing of property tax assessment complaints.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Jan. 1

 

Bill No.: SB 3794

An Act Concerning: State Government

Provides for a personnel code exemption and creates the Financial Reporting Standards Board to help the state improve the timeliness, quality, and processing of financial reporting.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

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28 Aug 2012

Governor Quinn Announces $100 Million for Local Transportation Projects

By Leslie Wertheimer

Annual Capital Investment to Create Jobs and Repair Infrastructure

BERWYN - August 23, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $100 million capital investment to address local transportation needs and put people to work throughout Illinois. The funding, which is part of the governor's six-year, $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! capital program, will fund the repair of municipal, township and county infrastructure and improve public safety. Illinois Jobs Now! has created or supported more than 140,000 jobs since 2009.

"At a time when many states are cutting back on critical transportation and infrastructure projects, Illinois is moving forward," Governor Quinn said. "This latest capital investment will provide local communities with the resources they need to move forward on immediate projects, while also paving the way for future improvements to create jobs and support economic growth."

Today's announcement allots the third of five, $100 million annual investments to fund municipal, township and county projects statewide. Projects will be selected and managed locally, with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) providing oversight.

"The third installment of capital funds for local transportation projects demonstrates our continued commitment to local governments," Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider said. "We are proud to partner with local communities to improve the quality of life for residents, stimulate the economy, and help advance immediate road and bridge projects where needed the most."

The local component of Illinois Jobs Now! is distributed to local governments based on the state motor fuel tax formula. Projects funded through this process include street and bridge maintenance, upgrades to traffic signals, new storm sewers and bike paths, sidewalk replacement and pothole repairs.

A breakdown of the distribution of the $100 million by county, road district and municipality is available through an interactive map at www.dot.il.gov/fy2013/ and a complete list of projects is available at www.dot.il.gov/blr/mftbooklet.pdf.

Governor Quinn's Illinois Jobs Now! is the largest construction program in state history. Of the $14 billion in the program dedicated for transportation needs, $11 billion has been spent on projects that have improved 6,900 miles of roads and 990 bridges. In addition, more than $1.7 billion in road construction projects are scheduled for 2013.

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28 Aug 2012

Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action **Wednesday, August 22, 2012

By William Palmisano

CHICAGO - August 22, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bill:

Bill No.: HB 4674

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Mandates upgrade requirements for the restricted opening of hoist-way doors or on passenger elevator doors be completed by Jan. 1, 2014. Also extends the sunset of the Elevator Safety and Regulation Act to Jan. 1, 2023.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

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24 Aug 2012

Schilling Statement on Updated CBO Outlook

By Andie Pivarunas

"We can find bipartisan, common ground.  We just need the Senate to join us in our efforts."
Moline, Illinois - Congressman Bobby Schilling (IL-17) released the following statement regarding the Budget and Economic Outlook report released today by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).  The report indicates that unemployment will remain at approximately 8 percent through the end of the year and that the 2012 deficit will surpass $1 trillion for the fourth consecutive year:

"Today's CBO report makes clearer than ever that a significant problem is heading our way if Congress fails to act.  The House has taken bipartisan steps to keep taxes low for all Americans, which would keep Illinois from losing 30,700 jobs at a time when our state's unemployment rate is at 8.7 percent.  We have also offered a plan to avoid devastating cuts to our national defense, cuts that would cost around 1 million jobs at a time when the nation's unemployment rate has remained above 8 percent for a record-breaking 42 consecutive months.

"The House of Representatives has passed two serious budget proposals in the short time I have been in office to address our debt crisis, flatten and simplify the tax code, turn our economy around, and help spur private-sector job creation.  But as I have said before, the House cannot do it alone.  We can find bipartisan, common ground, and we can stop spending money we don't have.  We just need the Senate to join us in our efforts."

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24 Aug 2012

Rock Island County Forest Preserve District Awarded

By Robert Jackson Jr.
(Chicago)--The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been

awarded to Rock Island County Forest Preserve District by the Government Finance Officers

Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial

report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of

governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant

accomplishment by a government and its management

An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded to the individual(s),

department or agency designated by the government as primarily responsible for preparing the

award-winning CAFR. This has been presented to:

County Auditor's Ofñce, Rock Island County Forest Preserve District

The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program

including demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its

financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR

The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 17,500 government

ñnance professionals with offices in Chicago, IL, and Washington, D.C.
24 Aug 2012

Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action Tuesday, August 21, 2012

By William Palmisano

CHICAGO - August 21, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:

 

Bill No.: HB 5203

An Act Concerning: Elections

Petitions for nomination are deemed to be filed simultaneously when two or more are filed within the last hour of the filing deadline.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Jan. 1

Bill No.: SB 3614

An Act Concerning: State Government

Requires the Health Facilities and Services Review Board's (HFSRB) Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Subcommittee to evaluate and make recommendations to the HFSRB regarding the buying, selling, and exchanging of beds between long-term care facilities.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Aug. 21, 2013

Bill No.: SB 3673

An Act Concerning: Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Amends the AIDS Confidentiality Act and Section 9 of the Criminal Code of 1961 to include the court as an entity which may be notified of the identity of a person who has been tested for HIV or has tested positive for HIV when that individual is involved in a case of criminal transmission of HIV.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

Bill No.: SB 3823

An Act Concerning: Child Visitation

Allows the Secretary of State to suspend the driver's license of anyone who fails to comply with a visitation order.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediately

 

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