Illinois State News

Illinois State Police joins forces with agencies statewide for 2016 Illinois Speed Awareness Day campaign

DuQuoin – During Illinois Speed Awareness Day this July 27th, the Illinois State Police...

Zika Virus And The 2016 Summer Olympics

Travel guidance for those heading to Brazil for the Olympics SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois...

Jesse White, Chicago Police Superintendent, encourage families to follow bicycle rules of the road

CHICAGO - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and Chicago Police Department Superintendent...

Serve Illinois Commission announces $15.6 million for AmeriCorps programs

32 grantees will place almost 1,600 AmeriCorps volunteers in communities SPRINGFIELD –...

Rauner calls on General Assembly to vote on constitutional amendment for term limits in fall veto session

SPRINGFIELD - On the heels of a Cook County Judge ruling against putting a popular measure on th...

Davis to tour Chestnut Health System's Maryville facility

Visit comes after House passes Monumental Mental Health Reform Legislation Maryville, IL –...

IL mortgage industry benefits from SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act changes

CHICAGO - "House Resolution 2121, currently before the US Senate, creates a positive economic...

Durbin announces more than $5 million for maternal, child health

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department o...

No Pokemon Go on Veteran Home's grounds

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) has asked Nintendo to restric...

Governor signs legislation to increase transparency of school testing, honor professional development for teachers

Bills aim to prevent “over-testing” of students and give teachers more flexibility...

More Illinoisans leaving labor work force

Illinois Job Growth Still Lags Nation; Unemployment rate declines to 6.2% CHICAGO –The...

Governor signs legislation that reinforces Illinois as national leader in early childhood education

SB 238 also highlights historic increase in early childhood education block grant CHICAGO...

Illinois Army National Guard institutes new community relations policy

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Army National Guard has instituted a new policy designed t...

Governor's statement on redistricting referendum

CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement on a Cook County...

Governor signs legislation expanding coverage for breast cancer screenings

New law requires insurance plans, Medicaid to cover 3D mammography PARK RIDGE – At Advocat...

DuQuoin State Fair Night at Southern Illinois Miners

Du Quoin, IL. – This weekend the Du Quoin State Fair is partnering with the Southern Illinois...

Extreme heat could lead to pavement failures, IDOT says

IDOT will be monitoring roads for repairs, traffic stoppages possible during heat wave ...

Durbin announces $2.8 million in HUD funding for Illinois housing and community development

BELVIDERE – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that 22 communities...

Know before you go: five things to know about Illinois State Fair Preview Night

Springfield, IL – New and exciting things are planned for the 2016 Illinois State Fair Preview...

CDC releases travel tips when visiting countries with Zika Virus

SPRINGFIELD – Visiting friends and family in areas with Zika virus requires taking special...

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