Illinois State News

Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues File Paperwork for Vote to Reverse Rule That Rolls Back Pre-Existing Condition Protections

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined Senate Democrats,...

State of Illinois Releases Disproportionately Impacted Areas for Cannabis Program’s Social Equity Applicants

SPRINGFIELD - As the most equity-centric adult use cannabis program in the nation prepares to enter...

ISP Files 26 Counts of Custodial Sexual Conduct Charges Against Illinois Department of Corrections Employee

SPRINGFIELD – On September 25, 2019, the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigations...

Bristow to Host Child Car Seat Safety Checks on Oct. 3

ALTON – To help ensure the safety of young children still in car seats, state Rep. Monica Bristow,...

Duckworth Meets with U.S. Army Combat Veteran that Donald Trump Cruelly Deported

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) yesterday met with deported U.S. combat...

Durbin: Appropriations Bills Provide Critical Funding for Illinois

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee,...

Duckworth Speaks at National Clean Energy Week Symposium

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today discussed the importance of clean energy...

Secretary of State Jesse White Hosts Hispanic American Heritage Month Celebration

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White hosted a Hispanic American Heritage Month celebration...

Job Applicants Can No Longer be Asked for Wage History

SPRINGFIELD – Beginning Sunday, September 29, Illinois employers and employment agencies are prohibite...

IEMA Announces Deadline for Local Governments, Nonprofits, Houses of Worship to Apply for Federal Public Assistance Funding

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is working with county emergency...

Gov. Pritzker Announces $2.2 Billion Taiwanese Commitment to Purchase Illinois Corn and Soybeans

SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker announced today that Taiwan has made a $2.2 billion commitment t...

Wanted: Snowplow Drivers to Join the IDOT Team

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation today renewed its call for qualified...

Bristow to Host Coffee and Conversations in Bethalto and Rosewood Heights

ALTON, Ill. – In an effort to hear the concerns, thoughts and ideas directly from residents,...

Duckworth, Durbin, 25 Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration’s So-Called “Public Charge” Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined...

Jesse White Hosts Illinois’ 11th Annual U.S. Constitution and Citizenship Day Celebration

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White held the state’s 11th annual U.S. Constitution and Citizenship...

Manar Joins Fellow State Lawmakers in Springfield to Demand Lower Insulin Costs

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) gathered with fellow state lawmakers an...

Lawmakers to Join with Diabetes Advocates and Patients Urging Passage of Insulin Expense-Cap Legislation

PEORIA – State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) gathered with fellow state lawmakers and...

Jesse White Announces Driver Records Now Available Online

Illinoisans no longer need to visit Driver Services facilities to purchase their driving records due...

Duckworth, Senate Democrats Demand Answers from Commerce IG on Reports of Suppression and Retaliation at NOAA

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Senator Duckworth joined Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and 1...

Gov. Pritzker Honors 9/11 Victims and First Responders on Patriot Day, Marking 18 Years Since Attacks

Springfield — Governor JB Pritzker honored the nearly 3,000 victims, first responders and members...

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