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State construction program continues as planned

Stopgap Means Workers Stay on Job, Projects Uninterrupted SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois...

Representative Kay releases statement on passage of bipartisan stopgap, education funding

SPRINGFIELD - State Representative Dwight Kay (R-Glen Carbon) released the following statement after...

Durbin announces $3.5 million to detect, defend against radioactive threats

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced $3.5 million in federal funding...

Durbin, Senators call for vote on export-import bank nominee

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Continues to Refuse to Hold Committee Vote on Nominee, Halting...

New service aims to help Illinois beneficiaries find lost life insurance money

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois consumers can use a new tool from the Illinois Department...

Durbin makes statement on lifting of ban on transgender people serving in U.S. military

CHICAGO—U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after Secretary...

Treasurer Frerichs joins Labor Secretary Perez to promote new consumer protection rule

Rule to Protect Investors from Conflict of Interest from Financial Advisors CHICAGO - Illinois...

Durbin announces more than $107 million for emergency preparedness in Illinois during FY2016

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced more than $107 million in federal...

Belleville native enlists in the Illinois Army National Guard

ST. LOUIS - Zachary Beyer, of Belleville, Illinois, was sworn in June 28 at the St. Loui...

Durbin announces more than $20.5 million for Head Start, Early Head Start

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced more than $20.5 million in federa...

Rauner releases statement regarding stopgap budget measures

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement: Democrat leaders wh...

Illinois State Museum announces series of "Welcome Back!" events in July

Following July 2 Opening, More Events Scheduled for July 9, 16 and 30 SPRINGFIELD, IL –...

Durbin, Senate leaders call for new round of talks on Zika to produce bipartisan bill free of ideological poison pill riders

Republican Bill Blocks Funding To Planned Parenthood, Underfunds Vets and Rolls Back Environmental...

Governor Rauner visits Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Office

Employees discuss how the Department is using Responsive, Innovative, Transparent and Efficient...

Governor Rauner visits Illinois Department of Correction Headquarters

Employees provide update on how the Department is providing streamlined services at a lower...

Governor, mayors urge passage of stopgap budget and education funding

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner and several mayors from around Illinois today urged th...

Durbin joins bipartisan group of senators calling on EPA to establish a strong renewable fuel standard

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuc...

Columbia native enlists in Illinois National Guard

ST. LOUIS - Ryan Probst, of Columbia, Illinois, was sworn in June 23 at the St. Louis Military Entrance...

Governor Rauner visits Illinois Emergency Management Agency

Meets with employees and discusses how structural realignment enables the Agency to better respon...

Deadline for 2016 Cream of the Crop photo contest rapidly approaching

SPRINGFIELD – The last day to submit photos for Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’...

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