Illinois State News

Illinois National Guard remembers first African-American State Command Sergeant Major

Command Sgt. Major Allen Kirkpatrick, 79, died Aug. 25 SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Army National...

Illinois seeking flexibility to improve delivery of behavioral health care

-Federal approval will allow for better coordination and integration of care- --Will allow...

Governor Rauner announces appointments

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has made appointments to the Teachers’...

Governor Rauner opens 2016 Du Quoin State Fair

DU QUOIN – Governor Bruce Rauner tonight cut the ribbon to open the 2016 Du Quoin State Fai...

IL residents encouraged to register for "The Great ShakeOut" earthquake drill

‘Drop, Cover and Hold On’ Drill Set for October 20 SPRINGFIELD – Earthquakes...

Bourne: Bills to assist veterans become law

LITCHFIELD - On Veterans’ Day at the Illinois State Fair, a number of pieces...

Emergency landing in rural Hardin County

An IDOT aircraft made an emergency landing in a field located in rural Hardin County near Illinois Rout...

Governor Rauner signs bill to give former offenders a brighter future

DECATUR – Governor Bruce Rauner today signed legislation to allow those with certain felony...

Unemployment rates decrease in twelve metro areas; much of Downstate still suffering job losses

CHICAGO –Twelve of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced decreases in...

Durbin makes statement on Dept. of Education actions against ITT Tech

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

Governor opens Minority Entrepreneurship program applications

Advancing the Development of Minority Entrepreneurship program will help make economy work fo...

Governor Rauner announces first sheltered market

Sheltered markets ensure equal opportunities for businesses owned by women, minorities and persons...

Illinois Department of Insurance releases health care rate filings for 2017

C onstraints of the Affordable Care Act force families to pay more as insurance companies raise...

Statement on health care rate fillings

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement on today’s health care...

Governor Rauner recognizes Guard's top marksmen

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner recognized the Illinois National Guard's top marksmen...

Durbin announces Dept. of Justice funding to support law enforcement in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced $879,227 in federal...

IEMA receives $14 million grant for emergency response communications upgrade

Will support state’s activities toward nationwide public safety communications...

Free admission days at the Du Quoin State Fair announced

Theme days will provide select fairgoers with free admission to fairgrounds Du Quoin, IL....

Durbin announces federal funding for rural development projects in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced $22,527,700 in federal funding,...

Public invited to witness celebrity showdown at 2016 Du Quoin State Fair

INAUGURAL MOO MOO CLASSIC TO KICK OFF FAIR FESTIVITIES DU QUOIN, IL -- The public is invited...

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