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Belt Measure Would Remove Employment Barriers For People Living With Disabilities

May 20 2026 at 10:45 AM

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt advanced a measure designed to remove unfair...

Durbin Blasts Trump Administration, Supreme Court Over Voting Rights In Senate Hearing

May 20 2026 at 10:42 AM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate...

ILCC Launches Revised Directory For Breweries, Brew Pubs, Distilleries And Wineries

May 20 2026 at 10:30 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) recognizes the importance of Illinois’...

Attorney General Raoul Challenges Unlawful U.S. Department Of Education Rule Limiting Access To Student Loans For Professional Degree Programs

May 20 2026 at 10:15 AM

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of states, filed a lawsuit...

After Day 80 of Iran War, Duckworth and Colleagues Force Eighth Vote on War Powers Resolution

May 20 2026 at 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After 80 days of Donald Trump’s unjustified war of choice in Iran...

Durbin Criticizes Trump Over Proposed Ballroom Funding And DOJ Compensation Fund

May 20 2026 at 9:55 AM

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

Illinois Department of Labor Reaches Settlement in Equal Pay Act Case Involving Culinary Company

May 20 2026 at 9:45 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) reached a settlement with Metz Culinary...

Gov. Pritzker Highlights Jobs, Innovation, and Illinois’ Growing EV Ecosystem with Visit to Rivian Manufacturing Expansion

May 19 2026 at 12:08 PM

NORMAL – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Rivian and local leaders to highlight ho...

IDNR Awards More Than $669,000 For Illinois Public Boat Access Improvements

May 19 2026 at 12:05 PM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has awarded four grants totalin...

Illinois Opens Natural Areas Stewardship Grant Applications Through June 12

May 19 2026 at 12:00 PM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications...

Pritzker Administration Expands Permanent Supportive Housing Across Illinois

May 19 2026 at 11:55 AM

CHICAGO – In a major step toward reducing homelessness and expanding access to stable housing,...

OSFM and IDPH Recognize EMS Personnel during EMS Week

May 19 2026 at 11:50 AM

SPRINGFIELD - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Department of...

Pritzker Accuses Trump of Diverting $1.8 Billion to Allies and Jan. 6 Defendants

May 19 2026 at 11:45 AM

CHICAGO – Today, Donald Trump’s Department of Justice announced a $1.8 billion...

Deadline Approaching for Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Nominations

May 18 2026 at 10:40 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is accepting nominations for the 2026...

After Personally Calling DHS Secretary Mullen, Duckworth Announces Military Spouse Deisy Rivera Ortega Has Been Released From ICE Detention

May 18 2026 at 10:36 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Duckworth (D-IL) announced the...

Attorney General Raoul Leads Coalition Against EPA’s Proposal To Gut National Limits On Toxic Ethylene Oxide Pollution

May 18 2026 at 10:35 AM

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 16 attorneys general opposing...

Duckworth And Baldwin Urge FAA To Review How Reduced Crew Size Impacts Emergency Evacuation Standards And Passenger Safety

May 18 2026 at 10:35 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a series of high-profile emergency evacuations over the last year,...

Duckworth Warns Trump’s Iran Tactics Risk A ‘Forever War’

May 18 2026 at 10:30 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) grilled...

Giannoulias’ Auto Insurance Reform Bill Passes Illinois Senate

May 17 2026 at 8:30 AM

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ legislation aimed at combating...

Illinois Education Association Supports Bill To Keep False Accusations Out Of Educators’ Permanent Records