Illinois State News

Travel update: Zika virus cases in Florida linked to local mosquito transmission

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) echoes CDC’s recent recommendatio...

Immunizations are not just for kids: Illinois Department of Public Health celebrations National Immunization Awareness Month

SPRINGFIELD – Many parents are preparing their children to head back to school, which include...

Durbin, Collins, Bipartisan senators urge CMS to expand substance abuse treatment coverage

Senators argue changes to outdated Medicaid rules necessary in response to worsening opioid addiction...

Illinois State Fair launches new mobile app; Latest move by Rauner administration to push Illinois government into 21st century

SPRINGFIELD, IL. – Planning your trip to the Illinois State Fair just got easier with the...

Illinois State Police receives Accreditation with Excellence Award from Law Enforcement Commission

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announced today the ISP was awarded wit...

Durbin announces more than $615,000 to develop teaching resources, professional development opportunities in Illinois

– U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today four Illinois education organizations...

Secretary of State Jesse White reinstates vehicle registration reminder notices

Seeks Legislative Authority to Allow Advertising to Offset Costs; Pushes Email Notifications...

Statement from Governor Rauner on property tax bills

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Rauner issued the following statement as many homeowners throughout Illinois...

Hoffman: Significant drop in workers' comp costs show previous reforms are working

BELLEVILLE – Reforms to the workers’ compensation system passed in 2011 have contributed...

Governor Rauner announces appointments

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Bruce Rauner today announced appointments to the Illinois Educational...

Firefighters "feel the heat" during airport rescue fire fighting exercise

FORT RILEY, Kansas - Seventeen firefighters with the 615th Fire Fighting Detachment based in...

Rep. Bourne hosts Senior Technology Fair

LITCHFIELD - Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) is inviting Senior Citizens from the area...

College Changes Everything conference highlights critical role of higher education in economic recovery, growth

CHICAGO –Almost 450 professionals, including education, government, private and non-profit...

Summer camp builds bonds between incarcerated moms, children

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Corrections continues to help incarcerated...

Governor Rauner and Illinois Lottery seek new management partner

Signals transformation to ensure Lottery grows responsibly while providing better value for...

Jobs up in eight metros, down in six areas: average unemployment rate in Illinois metro areas higher than midwest

CHICAGO –Eight of Illinois’ 14 metropolitan (metro) areas experienced decreases...

Governor visits Quincy veterans home following new cases of Legionnaires' disease

QUINCY – Governor Bruce Rauner visited the Quincy Veterans Home this morning after...

DCFS, Harrisburg Fire Dept. remind parents to keep children safe in and around cars during two of the hottest months of the year

Harrisburg Fire Dept. to demonstrate an emergency rescue from a hot car. HARRISBURG —The...

Rauner releases statement on indictments on 34 alleged gang members

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

Kay releases statement on Auditor General ignoring State Board of Education deadline

Edwardsville - Illinois State Representative Dwight Kay (R-Glen Carbon) released the following...

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