Overall, more than $69 million in direct losses resulted from this spring’s flooding including $8.2 million in losses for individuals and $61 million in losses for units of government.
A number of bills sponsored by Senate Republican lawmakers have been signed into law during the week, including measures expanding youth hunting, shining light on ADA violations, seeking to repurpose a state facility, and increasing safety.
A new law sponsored by Sen. Steve McClure (R-50) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Vehicle Code will go into effect on June 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
A new law sponsored by Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-100) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the River Conservancy Districts Act went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
A new law sponsored by Rep. Norine K. Hammond (R-93) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Public University Uniform Admission Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
A new law sponsored by Sen. Steve McClure (R-50) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Electronic Fund Transfer Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
A new law sponsored by Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-100) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Electronic Fund Transfer Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 62618 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.
There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Roodhouse during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.
A new law sponsored by Rep. Norine K. Hammond (R-93) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the State Treasurer Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62611 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.
There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Rockport during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Rockbridge during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.
The following actions were taken on Aug. 27 in the Senate on Senate bill SB651 ("alternative elec/gas suppliers"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62379 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.