Illinois State News

Rep. Kay reveals plan to fund higher education and MAP Grants

EDWARDSVILLE - Illinois State Representative Dwight Kay (R-Glen Carbon) will be co-sponsoring legislatio...

IDOT announces daytime lane closures on I-55/64

COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that a daytime lane closure...

Illinois Department of Commerce begins review of Enterprise Zone Applications

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce announced today that it has received eighteen...

Governor consolidates Illinois’ Information Technology into New Agency

Department of Innovation and Technology will accelerate Illinois’ modernization SPRINGFIELD...

Governor Appoints CMS Director

First Lady Names Chief of Staff SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed a new...

December Jobs in Illinois Decrease -16,300 while Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.9

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that Illinois’...

Illinois Supreme Court names Judge William Mudge to prestigious state judicial conference

The Illinois Supreme Court appointed Judge William Mudge to the Judicial Conference of Illinois...

Durbin Report: Signs of Success in Implementing the Iran Nuclear Agreement

Fellow Illinoisans, This past Saturday, the International Atomic Energy Agency certified that Iran...

State seeks nominations for Governor's Volunteer Service Awards

SPRINGFIELD – The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Commission)...

IEMA Reviewing Flood Damage Information Submitted by Counties Impacted by December Floods

Final analysis expected by end of January SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management...

Governor Rauner Statement on Pension Reform Legislation

CHICAGO - The following statement can be attributed to Lance Trover, communications director for the...

Online Auction for Unclaimed Property

Live Auction January 25 - 29, Sale Preview Underway SPRINGFIELD – Commemorative coins,...

Durbin welcomes Illinois mayors to Washington to discuss 2016 priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with mayors from across Illinois...

Durbin statement on implementation of new Visa Waiver Program restrictions

WASHINGTON — Assistant Senate Democratic Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following...

Durbin: Get beyond the screaming rhetoric of the presidential campaign, sit down and listen to the stories of Syrian refugees

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke out against legislation that would...

Governor creates program for Advancement of Minority Entrepreneurship

Program will provide minority entrepreneurs and minority-owned businesses with tools for success ...

IDPH Two Illinois Residents Test Positive For Zika Virus

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is alerting the public of the...

Durbin statement on Supreme Court taking up Executive Immigration Action

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement regarding...

Durbin: Reject partisan attempts to obstruct Criminal Justice Reform Bill

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Assistant Democratic Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) today spoke at a...

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