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Treasurer Frerichs Bill to Help Nonprofits Increase Investment Opportunities Is Now Law

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs' measure to expand investment opportunities...

Durbin Statement On Trump’s Decision To Slash Boundaries Of Bears Ears & Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following...

Duckworth Says She’ll Oppose NDAA Without Amendment To End Trump’s Iran War

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced she will vote against...

Durbin Remembers Senator Lindsey Graham On The Senate Floor

WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL...

Illinois Announces SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers For Residents And Businesses Hit By June Storms

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA...

Durbin Reflects On Recent Bipartisan, Bicameral Congressional Delegation Trip To The NATO Summit In Türkiye

WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin...

ISAC Hosts 16th Annual College Changes Everything Conference: Education Matters

CHICAGO – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state’s college...

Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Nearly $200,000 In Grants For Small Nonprofits In Illinois

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced $195,000 in Charitable Trust grants to...

Attorney General Raoul Encourages Service Members, Veterans To Participate In Free Webinar To Avoid Scams During Military Consumer Month

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul is encouraging service members, veterans and their familie...

State of Illinois Offers Eligible Seniors Help Buying Farmers Market Produce

SPRINGFIELD – With farmers market season underway across Illinois, low-income older adults...

Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit To Prevent Department Of Education’s Cuts To School Mental Health Grants

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 15 attorneys general,...

Cuba, Missouri Sailor Joins First Tribute Honoring USS Richard McCool Jr.’s Legacy

MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Chief Petty Officer Verlin Boda, a native of Cuba, Missouri, assigned to...

Illinois Bans AI Use In Teacher Evaluations Under New Law

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt spearheaded a new law that will ban the use...

Giannoulias Urges Parents To Do Their Homework Before Buying An E-Bike For Their Children

SPRINGFIELD – As electric bikes become increasingly popular, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi...

Illinois State Fair names supporting acts for 2026 Grandstand Concert Series

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is turning up the volume for 2026 with the announcement...

Appeals Court Upholds Illinois Ban on Assault Weapons and Large-Capacity Magazines

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement after the 7th Circuit...

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Lower Energy Costs and Increase Transparency for Illinois Consumers

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed two bills (HB 4456 and HB 5524) that strengthe...

HFS Announces New Coverage For Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Services

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is launching Licensed Certified Professiona...

Duckworth Joins Hickenlooper, Colleagues In Urging White House To Rescind Political Rule That Hurts American Science, Research

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper...

Pritzker waives tax penalties and interest for Illinois storm victims in 11 counties

CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced...

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