Illinois State News

Crowe Asks Residents to be Aware of Signs of Abuse During Child Abuse Prevention Month

WOOD RIVER - To help keep children safe from abuse and neglect during the COVID-19 pandemic, State Senato...

State Representative Avery Bourne Petitions Governor to Reopen State Parks and Trails

LITCHFIELD— State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) joined a group of House Republicans...

IDHS to Close Remaining Local Office Lobbies as COVID-19 Peaks in Illinois; all Benefits Remain Available

CHICAGO/SPRINGFIELD - Today, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is taking another step...

Stuart Highlights New Call4Calm Mental Health Helpline

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To share new resources available for individuals experiencing emotional...

Governor Pritzker Announces Protections and Guidance for Illinois Residents Receiving Federal Stimulus Checks

CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker announced Tuesday he is suspending laws that permit the service of...

Davis Announces CARES Act Funding for Local Airports

Washington, DC -- U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) today announced CARES Act funding for local airports...

Attorney General Raoul Joins Lawsuit Against Vyera Pharmaceuticals For Illegally Monopolizing Life-saving Drug

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that the state of Illinois has joined ...

Durbin, Duckworth Announce Telehealth Funding Available To Health Care Providers

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced that...

Durbin, Warren, Colleagues To Introduce Bicameral Bill To Require Federal Government To Collect And Report National COVID-19 Demographic Data

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), is introducin...

Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues To USDA: Provide Assistance To Specialty Crop Producers During Pandemic

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), along with Senators Dianne...

Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With SEIU Healthcare

SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today discussed the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect...

Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Illinois Hospitals

SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today, on a call with more than 20 CEOs of Illinois...

Attorney General Raoul Calls On CFPB To Protect Consumers’ Credit During COVID-19 Pandemic

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to urge the...

Attorney General Raoul Urges Federal Government To Increase Outreach About Health Care Coverage During COVID-19

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 states, today urged the U.S...

Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $70 Million To Support Illinois Airports Amid COVID-19

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced that...

Duckworth Joins Wyden in Calling on SBA to Immediately Issue Emergency Grants to Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and 17 of...

Durbin, Duckworth Announce $218 Million For Illinois Colleges To Provide Emergency Aid To Students

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced that...

IL Department on Aging Provides $7 Million in Meal Assistance for Older Illinoisans

Springfield – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is distributing $7 million across the...

AFFI: Disability Protections Critical for Illinois Firefighters Battling Coronavirus

SPRINGFIELD – The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois union, representing more than 15,000...

Bristow Highlights Childcare Coverage for Essential Workers

ALTON, Ill. – To ensure essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic have access to childcare,...

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