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Springfield Hy-Vee Sells $550,000 Winning Lucky Day Lotto Ticket

SPRINGFIELD — A convenience store in Springfield has sold a $550,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto®...

Illinois Begins New School Year With High Marks In National Education Rankings

CHICAGO — As students across Illinois prepare to return to the classroom, Governor JB...

Statewide Farmer Mental Health Program Rebrands As FARM SOS

CARBONDALE — What began as a pilot program serving six Illinois counties has grown into a trusted...

Governor Pritzker and Illinois Department of Revenue Urge Illinois Families and Teachers to Maximize School Tax Credits for 2026

SPRINGFIELD — As a new academic year begins across Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinoi...

Randolph County Man Sentenced To 18 years For Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

RANDOLPH COUNTY – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a Coulterville, Illinois man was...

Giannoulias Launches Campaign Inspiring Illinoisans to Give the Gift of Life

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias today launched a new statewide public...

Illinois State Police Launches Bicycle Response Team For Fairs and Large Events

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police’s (ISP) new Bicycle Response Team is on a roll...

Young Silver Carp Found in Illinois River’s Marseilles Pool During Routine Monitoring

SPRINGFIELD – Invasive carp sampling crews removed several hundred small silver carp from the...

Gov. Pritzker's Statement On Stellantis’ Expanded Investment In Illinois

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement after Stellantis announced...

Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion Announces BEP & VBP Certification Kickstart Workshop

SKOKIE, Ill. — The Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI), in collaboration with...

Illinois Housing Development Authority Releases Plan To Create And Preserve Affordable Housing

CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has published its 2027-2028 Qualified...

Belt Announces Funding For 57th District Libraries, Literacy Programs

SWANSEA – State Senator Christopher Belt is proud to announce eight libraries in the 57th District...

Duckworth, Durbin Join Democratic Colleagues in Demanding HHS Rescind Cancellation of Lifesaving Research Grants That Improve Patient Safety and Care

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick...

ILETSB Launches Dedicated 24/7 Line for Illinois’ State-Certified CIT Crisis Response Therapy Canine Program

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) and the...

Duckworth Joins Blumenthal In Reintroducing Legislation To Protect Airline Passengers And Crew From Toxic Cabin Air

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—Ranking Member of the U.S. Senat...

Attorney General Raoul Announces Distribution Of Settlement Funds To Drivers And Customers Harmed By Grubhub’s Deceptive Business Practices

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that drivers harmed by Grubhub’s deceptive...

Duckworth, Durbin Unveil Report Highlighting How Illinoisans Are Paying $3,800 More for Everyday Essentials Under Trump Administration

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) today highlighted...

Giannoulias Vows to Fight Trump Administration’s Demand for Sensitive Driver Data

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is pushing back on the Trump administration’s unprecedente...

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Establishing State Flood Rebate Program

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker today signed Senate Bill 3925 into law, authorizing local home...

Attorney General Raoul Sues Trump Administration For Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information Of CDL Drivers

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state...

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