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Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce Foundation Announces 2026 Scholarship Winners

2 months ago
TROY - The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce Foundation has announced its 2026 scholarship winners, awarding five local students $1,000 scholarships for academic achievement, leadership, community involvement and future goals. The recipients are Emilynn Graklanoff, Addison Mallette, Alexia Metcalf, Conner Martens and Xavier Carter. The foundation said the Chamber Foundation scholarship program is intended to support and encourage students as they continue their education and

Amy Elik Criticizes Illinois FY27 Budget After General Assembly Passage

2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement following the Illinois General Assembly’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) state budget: “The spring legislative session has ended, and the FY27 budget ignores Illinois’ most pressing problems: out-of-control government spending and the rising cost of living. Instead of providing relief for families in my district, this budget adds $800 million in new taxes on various industries.

Alton Police Probe Fatal Milton Drive Shooting

2 months ago
ALTON — Alton Police are investigating a shooting that left one adult woman dead and an adult man critically injured early Monday morning, June 1, 2026, inside a residence in the 3400 block of Milton Drive. The Alton Police Department said it received a 911 call at about 7:57 a.m. June 1, 2026, reporting that two people had been shot inside the home. Officers who responded found both victims suffering from severe injuries, according to police. Personnel from the Alton Fire Department

Statement from Comptroller Susana Mendoza on the End of Spring Legislative Session

2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – I am pleased to see the state legislature conclude their work on time to pass a state budget for the new fiscal year beginning July 1. The Fiscal Year 2027 budget provides for a spending plan of $55.9 billion. It maintains stable funding for state government services and funds key state priorities for needs like K-12 education, MAP grants for college students, social and human services, nursing homes, public safety and Safety Net Hospitals while also acknowledging more could

Attorney General Raoul Applauds Final Passage Of Victims' Rights Legislation

2 months ago
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today applauded the General Assembly’s unanimous passage of his legislation to improve state programs serving victims of crime. “This legislation represents a package of reforms that will improve the vital services that support victims of crime on their path toward recovery,” Raoul said. “I remain committed to ensuring that crime victims receive appropriate resources and support, and I thank the members of our SASETA working

Gov. Pritzker's Statement on Passage of Electronic Medical Records Protection Legislation

2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD–Today, Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement following the passage of HB5295 to ensure that patient medical records related to safe, legal abortion care in Illinois remain private: “Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, out-of-state entities have attempted to use every tool available to punish women who have sought abortions. The Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act is the most recent action Illinois is taking to ensure that patients retain full control

600 Illinoisans Rally at the State Capitol As Lawmakers Appear Poised to Leave Springfield Without Enacting Data Center Guardrails

2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – Over 600 Illinoisans rallied at the Illinois State Capitol today for the Illinois Environmental Council’s POWER Act Lobby Day and met with their legislators to urge passage of the POWER Act (SB4016/HB5513). This nation-leading legislation would enact guardrails to protect our water, energy, ratepayers, and frontline communities from data center impacts. Despite the bill’s overwhelming bipartisan popularity and voters' anxiety over data center developments, lawmakers

Edwardsville Awards Let You Show Off Your Green Thumb and Celebrate America's Birthday

2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Nominations are once again being accepted for the City’s long-running Green Thumb Awards program, which celebrates eye-catching displays in gardens, yards and landscaped areas in Edwardsville. And this year, the committee behind the awards is encouraging entries that incorporate red, white and blue hues in recognition of America’s 250th birthday. For more than 25 years, the Green Thumb Awards have offered an opportunity to put a spotlight on dazzling yards, gorgeou

Belt Measure Removing Employment Barriers For People With Disabilities Passes Senate

2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt passed a measure through the Senate to reduce unfair barriers to employment for people living with disabilities. “Everyone deserves a fair shot at employment,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Requiring a driver’s license for jobs that do not involve driving unfairly shuts people out of the workforce. This is especially true for people living with disabilities and their families.” The legislation would prohibit employers