14 Nov 2017

Gov. Rauner congratulates volunteers at Hometown Awards

By Nicole Wilson

Awards Governor’s Cup to Macon County

SPRINGFIELD (Nov. 8, 2017) — Volunteers who have improved their communities in impactful and significant ways were honored today at the Governor’s Hometown Awards ceremony at the Old State Capitol.

09 Nov 2017

Governor Rauner Offers Illinois as Host State for Hurricane Maria Victims

By Nicole Wilson

Illinois Continues to Stand Ready to Help Puerto Rico

08 Nov 2017

Illinois National Guard troops deploying to U.S. territory of Puerto Rico

By Nicole Wilson

Gov. Rauner sends more than 150 troops to provide additional security for hurricane-ravaged island

CHICAGO (Nov. 4, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner is sending approximately 150 Illinois Army National Guard Military Police soldiers to assist the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, he announced at a press conference today.

07 Nov 2017

Gov. Rauner declares harvest emergency

By Nicole Wilson

Weather-related decision permits trucks hauling ag commodities to exceed gross vehicle weight limits, speed crop transportation

YORKVILLE (Nov. 5, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today declared a statewide harvest emergency to assist farmers and grain handlers who are grappling with the fallout of rain-related delays.

20 Sep 2017

Governor Rauner Broadens Access to Child Care Assistance Program

By Nicole Wilson

SPRINGFIELD (Sept. 18, 2017) – Governor Bruce Rauner today announced that the state’s Department of Human Services (IDHS) will broaden access to the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). The move fulfills an agreement made with the legislature in 2015 to raise the income eligibility criteria to 185% of the federal poverty level from 162%. It means 16,000 more children will receive child care each month, for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2018.

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