Illinois has some serious financial problems. We’ve seen decades of fiscal mismanagement. It’s critical for our state that Illinois finds sound fiscal footing once and for all. Our biggest problems are pensions and Medicaid. This coming fiscal year, they will eat up 39 percent of the state budget, and drive our state even deeper into debt. That’s not good for our bond rating. That’s not good for Illinois. That’s not good for our communities, our schools or our businesses.
We need major reforms to fix Illinois’ broken systems. Delaying, deferring, or denying these challenges is not an option. This isn’t about politics – no matter where you stand, Illinois must address these two problems. Today.
In Springfield and Sangamon County is May 14-18, 2012!
The Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission has teamed up with several area organizations, state agencies and businesses to put out a challenge to employers in Sangamon County to encourage employees to leave their cars at home during the designated week. The commute time is a great opportunity to get exercise, save some money and reduce negative impacts on the environment.
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Rights was proud to host a discussion and film screening today with Beverly Dunjill, a member of the renowned Tuskegee Airmen of World War II fame who also is a former employee of the human rights agency. Dunjill participated in Q & A with agency staffers and the public and introduced a screening of the documentary film, “The Tuskegee Airmen.”
SPRINGFIELD – Information about how to prepare for emergencies is now more accessible for people who are deaf and hard of hearing.
The 11-segment video series covers such topics as how to make a household emergency plan and emergency planning for people with disabilities and functional needs.
Planting is off to an early start thanks to record-high temperatures
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) are reminding motorists to be alert for farm equipment.
Because of unseasonably warm and dry weather, many farmers were able to finish their field preparations early this year and now are ready to get started planting. That means the farm traffic on rural roadways will increase drastically the next few weeks, much sooner than usual.