Illinois State News

Illinois National Guard to aid in hurricane relief

SPRINGFIELD - Seven Illinois National Guard Airmen and one C-130 cargo airplane from the 182nd Airlift...

IDOT hiring help for winter operations

SPRINGFIELD – In preparation for winter, the Illinois Department of Transportation is filling...

Data show synthetic opioid overdose deaths on the rise

SPRINGFIELD – Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, the Illinois Department of Public...

Governor Rauner to students: 'You can do anything'

SPRINGFIELD - In a tour of Illinois schools today, Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke to students about their...

Law enforcement urges sober driving over Labor Day weekend

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and nearly 200...

Wednesday at the Du Quoin State Fair

DU QUOIN – It’s Senior Day presented by Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company! All fair...

Illinois strategy showcases collaborative efforts to reduce nutrient loads to Illinois rivers and streams

DECATUR - As part of the state’s on-going commitment to reduce nutrient losses, the directors...

IDOT, law enforcement urge motorists to 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' this Labor Day weekend

DU QUOIN – The Illinois Department of Transportation will join the Illinois State Police an...

Following announcement of national opioid emergency, Durbin, others, press Trump to expand access to treatment

WASHINGTON – U.S. Democratic Senators Dick Durbin (IL), Sherrod Brown (OH), Joe Manchin (WV),...

COMPTROLLER MENDOZA’S STATEMENT ON STATE SENATE PASSAGE OF THE SCHOOL FUNDING BILL

Cutler, IL —I thank legislators in both Houses from both parties for coming together to pas...

Rauner starts 100 day countdown to Bicentennial Celebration

KASKASKIA - Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced the start of the 100 Day Countdown to the Illinois Bicentennial...

Tuesday at the 2017 Du Quoin State Fair

DU QUOIN – The Du Quoin State Fair is at the halfway point. Be sure to come out and see all...

Gov. Rauner signs TRUST Act

CHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 31 – the TRUST Act – which...

New unemployment insurance process to streamline tax experience for Illinois employers

SPRINGFIELD – Beginning September 11, the Illinois Department of Revenue’s MyTax Illinois...

Gov. Rauner issues statement on Hurricane Harvey

SPRINGFIELD - “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Texas as they deal with unimaginable...

New locomotives serving Amtrak riders in Illinois

CHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that new locomotives are...

Gov. Rauner signs bill aimed at increasing voter participation

CHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed SB 1933, which amends the Election Code to require...

Gov. Rauner signs bill providing access to service dogs for veterans suffering from mental health difficulties

MARION – Governor Bruce Rauner today signed HB 2897, legislation to increase access to service...

Duckworth statement on reports discrimination against transgender servicemembers

WASHINGTON, DC – Following reports that the White House is sending guidance to the Pentagon directing...

Rauner signs series of criminal justice bills

CHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed a series of criminal justice bills. The six bills emphasize...

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