Press release: The Illinois Department of Corrections has entered into a settlement agreement in the case of Ashoor Rasho v. John Baldwin. The judge has preliminarily approved the settlement and concluded that it is fair, reasonable, and adequate in terms of how the Department will treat offenders with mental illness.
Stephenson County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Constance Beard, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Adams County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Constance Beard, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Press Release: South Central Illinois Highlights. Unemployment increased throughout South Central Illinois when compared with one year ago. Seasonal layoffs with overall stable labor market conditions prevailed in late fall 2015 region wide.