Illinois State News

Durbin, Duckworth call on Illinois Public Health Director Nirav Shah to resign over botched response to Legionnaires' outbreaks

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today called for Illinois...

Chicago-based Illinois National Guard unit mobilizes for Iraq

CHICAGO - A mobilization ceremony for approximately 45 Soldiers of the Illinois Army National Guard's...

Graham Correctional Center receives over $2.5 million for improvements

Litchfield - State Representative Avery Bourne is pleased to announce the release of over $2.5 million...

Midwest Cyber Center partners with Scott AFB for National Cyber Security Awareness Month

St. Louis, MO – Nov 2, 2018 - National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) – observed...

AmeriCorps funds now available from Serve Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The Serve Illinois Commission (Serve Illinois) is reminding communities that funding...

Illinois Department of Insurance announces the start of ACA Open Enrollment for the 2019 plan year

SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans are now able to review and purchase health insurance coverage plans...

Illinois State Police to conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols

LITCHFIELD – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 18 Interim Commander, Lieutenant William Guard,...

Illinois 89 bridge in Spring Valley complete, named “Illinois Valley Veterans Memorial Bridge”

SPRING VALLEY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the completion of the...

Durbin, Duckworth, Foster request EPA investigation into Rauner and Trump administrations' delay of notifying public about Sterigenics cancer risks

CHICAGO – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Representative...

Illinois State Police honors top Officer, Telecommunicator, and Forensic Scientist for actions and accomplishments in 2017

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo P. Schmitz was joined by ISP command staff...

Illinois Department of Public Health releases list of nursing home violations for third quarter of 2018

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the 2018 Third...

Durbin issues statement on Rauner and Trump administrations' delay on notifying public about Sterigenics cancer risks

CHICAGO – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after the Chicago...

Special deals on sale now for 2019 Illinois State Fair

SPRINGFIELD – Only 280 days left until the 2019 Illinois State Fair! Special deals went on sale...

Summit spotlights distracted driving dangers, looks to develop solutions to traffic safety issues

SPRINGFIELD —The Illinois Department of Transportation today convened its first “Traffic...

Illinois EPA issues statement on lawsuit filed against Sterigenics

SPRINGFIELD —Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director Alec Messing issued the followin...

Illinois' 529 College Savings Plan earns top ratings, remain among best in nation

CHICAGO – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced that Illinois’ 529 Colleg...

IDOA receives specialty crop grant funds

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture will receive $691,000 through the latest...

Durbin issues statement on shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue

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

Illinois EPA encourages residents to safely dispose of unused medication for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

SPRINGFIELD —Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director Alec Messina today announced...

NASCIO recognizes Illinois for outstanding accomplishments in IT

SPRINGFIELD - The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) announced the state...

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