Illinois State News

A new year's resolution to drive sober, buckle up

DUI and seat belt patrols scheduled for final weekend of year SPRINGFIELD – As 2016 comes...

Make a new year's resolution to volunteer in 2017

Millions raised for charity in 2016 and award nominations available SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans...

Governor announces appointment, staff transitions

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today Illinois Department of Insurance Director...

Statement from Rauner administration on unfair labor practice filing

State seeks damages on behalf of taxpayers The following is attributable to Dennis Murashko,...

Illinois Department of Insurance Reminds Consumers of Their Rights When Joining an HMO

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Insurance reminds Illinois consumers about their rights an...

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Christmas

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday to Friday...

Durbin announces $12 million for community health centers

SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health...

Unemployment rates remain higher than national rate in all but one Metro Area

Job growth remains mixed CHICAGO–This month, 13 of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro)...

Hoffman encourages residents to help cut waste in government by sharing cost-saving idea

BELLEVILLE – Continuing his efforts to increase government efficiency, state Rep. Jay Hoffman,...

DHS, DCEO announce opportunities for SNAP pilot program

Workforce initiative provides participants job training and promotes economic growth...

Comptroller urged to continue "No Budget, No Pay"

LITCHFIELD - State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) has joined with colleagues from the Illinois...

Illinois selected to participate in National Criminal Justice Reform Project

CHICAGO—Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) Executive Director John...

Carlinville native enlists in the Illinois Army National Guard

SPRINGFIELD - Pvt. Kyle Kalaher, of Carlinville, Illinois, was sworn into the Illinois Army National...

Education Department releases data showing many for-profit colleges receive more than 90 percent of revenue from federal taxpayers

Senators asked for data more than a year ago; have led efforts in Congress to close...

Greenville native enlists in the Illinois Army National Guard

SPRINGFIELD - Pvt. Cody Wheat, of Greenville, Illinois, was sworn into the Illinois Army National Guar...

Governor Rauner signs legislation to extend River Edge Tax Credit

Bipartisan legislation to encourage economic development, preserve and revitalize historic structure...

Durbin announces push for national popular vote legislation

Urges states to join compact committing to winner of the national popular vote WASHINGTON...

Governor Rauner signs bipartisan legislation to extend the Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit

SB2921 encourages donations of private capital to finance affordable housing developments across...

O'Fallon native enlists in the Illinois Army National Guard

SPRINGFIELD - Pvt. Detrin Brooks, of O'Fallon, Illinois, was sworn into the Illinois Army National...

Durbin announces more than $77 million for Head Start in Illinois

CHICAGO – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the Department of Health an...

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