Illinois State News

Illinois State Police announce results of statewide enforcement initiative in support of Operation C.A.R.E.

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announce the results of the statewide enforcement...

Sales tax guidance available for out-of-state sellers

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Revenue is announcing online resources for remote (out-of-state)...

Great weather, outstanding entertainment made for successful 2018 Illinois State Fair

SPRINGFIELD – Excellent weather conditions, an outstanding Grandstand lineup, and an increase...

Labor Leaders call on Metro East candidates to sign ‘Contract with the Middle Class’ pledge

COLLINSVILLE – Advocates for the middle class are calling on candidates for state office to stand...

Gov. Rauner dedicates section of I-74 to fallen Trooper Ryan Albin

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner joined Illinois State Police (ISP) officers today to dedicate...

Durbin to Judge Kavanaugh: Trust the American people and they will trust you; Show us that your record matches your words

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Judiciary...

Durbin issues statement on Mayor Rahm Emanuel's decision not to seek reelection

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement regarding Mayor...

All-star drivers return to race Du Quoin State Fair "Magic Mile"

DU QUOIN, IL – Two of the most prolific and popular racing drivers in motorsport history return...

Durbin, others, seek response to allegations that Dept. of Education official advised misrepresentation of accreditation status

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Richard Blumenthal...

Back-to-school expenses could yield tax benefits

SPRINGFIELD – With back-to-school time upon us, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) reminds...

Jesse White awards over $526,000 in Project Next Generation Grants

SPRINGFIELD - Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White awarded $526,790 in 2019 Project Next...

Two IDOT projects earn top regional awards

SPRINGFIELD – The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials has singled...

First human West Nile virus death in Illinois for 2018 occurs in LaSalle County

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West...

Rights and responsibilities of condo association board members now available

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Division of Rea...

Durbin honors Sen. John McCain's life & legacy on Senate floor

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

Rep. Bourne applauds legalized industrial hemp

LITCHFIELD - Senate Bill 2298, the Industrial Hemp Act, was just signed into law by Governor Rauner....

Rest area wrecks show human toll of fatal crashes in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – To further drive home the message that the choices we make when traveling have lif...

Illinois Department of Public Health moves to lower action level for lead in blood

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) moves to lower the level at which...

New law aims to save lives by increasing bone marrow donations

LITCHFIELD - State Representative Avery Bourne co-sponsored legislation that asks the Department of...

Students celebrated for completing Rep. Bourne's Summer Reading Program

LITCHFIELD - Area students joined State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) to celebrate their...

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