State of Illinois

Little Alan Madden to Be Remembered Tonight
Little Alan Madden to Be Remembered Tonight
Little Alan Madden to Be Remembered Tonight
It was the morning of January 11, 1981 and 5-year-old Alan Edward Madden awakened to what unfortunately would be the final day of his life. What happened to this little defenseless boy goes beyond description. At the age of 5, little Alan was beaten to death by his mother, Pamela Berg, and her boyfriend from Peoria, James Crain.  Both were tried and convicted.
Does Illinois Owe You Money?
Does Illinois Owe You Money?
Does Illinois Owe You Money?
The Illinois Treasurer's office has what they call an I-Care Program where names of people are listed as owners of unclaimed property.  That property could be cash from old bank accounts, forgotten stocks, life insurance policies and other assets that are in need of return to their rightful owner.
Quincy to Keep Both Amtrak Trains for Now
Quincy to Keep Both Amtrak Trains for Now
Quincy to Keep Both Amtrak Trains for Now
As the continued budget crisis for the State of Illinois continues to drag on, the concerns of many state agencies grows. How much longer can they continue to operate without the state funding  needed? That concern has been hanging over the heads of all of the cities along the state supported Amtrak routes in Illinois especially the two routes serving Quincy daily.
Now’s the Time to Raise the Gas Tax in Illinois
Now’s the Time to Raise the Gas Tax in Illinois
Now’s the Time to Raise the Gas Tax in Illinois
If you have lived any length of time in the Land of Lincoln you are well aware of how bad the financial situation is for the State of Illinois. The state is way behind in its payments to many school districts and agencies and has been for a long time. So how do you correct this problem? The obvious way is by cutting your expenses and finding new revenue. Basically, that's the dilemma that new Gove

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