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Travel the World in Springfield: Fair's Affordable Eats

SPRINGFIELD – When you think of the Illinois State Fair, you probably think of food. From...

Durbin, Duckworth, Join Introduction Of Amendment To Clarify No One Is Above The Law

The introduction of this amendment follows the unprecedented Supreme Court decision in Trump...

DCEO Celebrates National Black Business Month

CHICAGO – This August, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO...

Duckworth Joins Booker in Introducing Chance to Come Home Resolution   

– U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) this week i...

2024 Illinois Secretary of State’s Vehicle Show Set for September 7

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is highlighting the 60th Anniversary o...

Taxes Top of Mind for Schmidt’s Constituents

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS – Earlier this summer, Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt requested...

Gov. Pritzker Signs Worker Protections Bill

CHICAGO — Today Governor JB Pritzker, joined by legislators and organized labor leaders,...

Budzinski, Carey Introduce Bipartisan Compromise to Renew Affordable Connectivity Program  

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) and Mike Carey (R-OH-15)...

Duckworth Joins Casey in Introducing Bill to Make Federal Technology More Accessible for People with Disabilities 

– U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA)—Chairman...

Illinois FOP Statement Regarding Separate Organization That Filed A Labor Contract Grievance On Behalf Of Sangamon Deputy

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (ILFOP) State Lodge President Chris Southwood...

Pritzker Announces Federal OK Of 1115 Waiver, Expanded Medicaid Coverage

CHICAGO - On July 2, 2024, the State of Illinois received federal approval of its proposed...

Budzinski, Bergman, Frankel, Kiggans, Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Older Veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Jack Bergman (R-MI-01)...

Pritzker Announces $18 Million For Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic...

New Report Outlines the Health Toll of Homelessness

SPRINGFIELD – People experiencing homelessness are likely to have a significantly...

Convention Team Begins Construction on ADA Ramp, Partners with CDOT to Make Lasting Accessibility Repairs

CHICAGO – Today, on the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed...

Durbin, Duckworth Comment After Briefing WIth Law Enforcement About Democratic National Convention Security

CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary...

Sen. Duckworth and Paralympian Matt Scott Open Up About Making Fitness For All In Interview

This week marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed...

Illinois Delegates Unanimously Support Kamala Harris for President of the United States

CHICAGO – Today, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair and Illinois Delegation Co-Chair Lisa Hernandez...

Budzinski Pushes Treasury to Give Biofuels Producers the Regulatory Certainty They Deserve   

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined Senators Joni...

Pritzker Administration announces Child Support Pass-Through Payment Rule Change Takes Effect This Month

SPRINGFIELD - Beginning in July, all child support collected on behalf of Illinois’ low-income...

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