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Governor and legislators announces bipartisan legislation to reform Criminal Justice System

Bills developed by recommendations from Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform Commission SPRINGFIELD...

Durbin, Blumenthal applaud DOT action to ban e-cigarette use on airplanes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)...

Statement on Override Vote of SB 2043

SPRINGFIELD – The following statement can be attributed to Catherine Kelly, Press Secretary...

Illinois Department of Labor honors workplace safety at DIOSH Day

PEORIA — To promote safety in the workplace, Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) Director...

IDFPR Secretary Schneider Appointed to National Regulatory Committee

CHICAGO — Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Secretary Brya...

Durbin: Politics do not trump the Constitution

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the United States Senate Floor...

Without investing in treatment, we cannot turn the tide of the opioid epidemic

WASHINGTON, DC – With the Senate debating legislation to combat opioid and heroin abuse,...

ICYMI: Senate should reject forced arbitration bill

This week the Senate is expected to vote on HB 580, and if passed, it would cost taxpayers $3 billion....

State regulator announces financial literacy initiative

Seeking Partnership with Not-For-Profits, Financial Institutions CHICAGO — Providing real,...

Durbin calls for face-to-face with VA Secretary to discuss ongoing problems at Hines VA Hospital

Senator: corrective actions should be implemented immediately WASHINGTON, D.C. – After...

Durbin and King introduce bill to expand access to substance abuse treatment under medicaid

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, as the Senate prepares to begin debate on legislation to combat...

Durbin calls on Chicago-based Abbott Labs to explain 180 layoffs, plan to outsource jobs

Laid-off workers forced to train their replacements before losing their jobs CHICAGO — U....

State Regulator: Continuing education tracking affords safe harbor to licensees

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is encouraging...

State regulator begins pharmacy pilot program for non-disciplinary infractions

CHICAGO – To increase regulatory compliance while reducing legal costs and regulatory...

Governor Rauner opens Illinois Army National Guard Senior Leader Conference

Three day conference highlights leadership, ethics, developing the force and readiness SPRINGFIELD...

Illinois delegation members call on President to provide federal relief for communities impacted by December storms and flooding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) today joined b...

Governor announces appointments, staff hire

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner announced he has made appointments to the Illinois Board...

Executive Order clarifies and strengthens procedures for Ethics Act

Changes made in collaboration with Office of Executive Inspector General SPRINGFIELD –...

Governor Rauner requests federal assistance to boost flood recovery

Could help people, businesses and local governments recover from December floods SPRINGFIELD...

Personal use of government issued credit cards a spreading problem

EDWARDSVILLE – Personal use of government issued credit cards is getting a lot of attention...

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