Illinois State News

Durbin calls on Senate to pass bill to extend G.I. housing benefits for veterans affected by ITT Tech closure

WASHINGTON – In light of the recent closure of ITT Educational Services, Inc. (ITT Tech),...

Durbin releases statement on DeVry decision to limit revenue from federal student aid

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) issued the following statement after DeVry...

Durbin, Chicago public schools announce more than $1 million for mental health services

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chicago Public Schools Chief Education...

Illinois State Treasurer Frerichs calls on Kemper to detail plans to pay life insurance policies

Kemper Declares ‘Voluntary’ Review Despite Opposition to Law that Now Requires it...

Governor signs Executive Order creating new Illinois Bicentennial Commission

Announces hiring of Stuart Layne as Bicentennial Executive Director SPRINGFIELD –...

Governor attends FARM Illinois Luncheon

CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner attended the Food and Agriculture Road Map for Illinois (FAR...

Time again for flu shot: Nasal spray influenza vaccine not recommended this season

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging everyone six months...

Illinois hosts annual National Association of Insurance Commissioners Midwest Zone Meeting

Illinois Department of Insurance among 13 states represented; Discussed innovation & foreign investmen...

Jesse White hosts Illinois' eighth annual U.S. Constitution and Citizenship Day Celebration

60 people from 21 countries to be sworn-in as citizens Illinois Secretary of State Jesse Whit...

Illinois State Police focused patrol initiative considered a success

Troopers Conduct Traffic Enforcement, Seize Illegal Drugs, Inspect Commercial Motor Vehicles,...

Monitoring respiratory cases at Illinois veterans' home in LaSalle

LaSalle - The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) and the Illinois Department...

Rauner highlights needs for reforms to help manufacturing industry

ROCKFORD – Governor Bruce Rauner today highlighted the need for government and...

Governor announces appointment

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has appointed Lara Shayne to...

Advisory Committees aide legislative agenda

Litchfield - Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) has been meeting with Advisory Committees...

Rauner administration abolishes position in IDOT patronage hiring scandal

Illegal hires off state payroll SPRINGFIELD – The Rauner Administration announced...

Kay discusses need for job creation with Metro East employers at the Gateway Center in Collinsville

COLLINSVILLE - Illinois State Representative Dwight Kay (R-Glen Carbon) spoke about the need...

As student loan debt tops $1 trillion, Senators pushes for improved protections for student borrowers

Durbin: it’s time to restore transparency, fairness and common sense to student loan proces...

Durbin, Senators call on Education Department to increase debt relief for ITT Tech students

Senators argue ITT Tech’s “deceptive practices” and “dubious educational...

Durbin, Kirk introduce bill to name Evanston Post Office after Abner Mikva

COMPANION BILL INTRODUCED IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY CONGRESSWOMAN JAN SCHAKOWSKY...

Illinois State Police to promote rail safety enforcement

Local, State and County Agencies Partner to Reduce Rail Crossing Fatalities Ullin—Illinois...

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