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Lincoln Presidential Library Marks Lincoln’s Birthday With Special Events

January 29 2026 at 11:58 AM

SPRINGFIELD – Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is so important that his presidential...

Congresswoman Mary Miller Introduces American Family Housing Act

January 28 2026 at 6:34 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) has introduced the American Family Housing...

Bost Secures $7 Million For Southern Illinois Infrastructure and Emergency Response Projects

January 28 2026 at 6:24 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) applauded House approval today of a transportation...

Durbin Responds To Killing Of Alex Pretti On Senate Floor

January 28 2026 at 6:23 PM

WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin...

Duckworth, Durbin, React To Cost Estimates Of Troop Deployments In U.S. Cities

January 28 2026 at 5:57 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate...

Budzinski Releases Anti-Corruption Agenda to Reform Federal Government

January 28 2026 at 1:34 PM

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced a comprehensive Anti-Corrup...

Illinois Conservation Foundation Accepting Applications For 2026 Conservation Achievement Scholarships

January 27 2026 at 12:20 PM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Conservatio...

Governor Pritzker Announces $50 Million Rebuild Illinois Grant Program to Support Community Health Centers in Illinois

January 27 2026 at 12:18 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker announced today a $50 million grant opportunity is available...

Winter Weather and Extreme Cold Brings Increased Fire and Carbon Monoxide Risks: OSFM Urges Illinoisans to Take Precautions

January 27 2026 at 12:15 PM

SPRINGFIELD – As winter weather brings extreme cold across Illinois, fire safety officials...

Governor Pritzker Awards More Than $17 Million Through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program

January 27 2026 at 12:10 PM

CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO...

Giannoulias Moves Commercial Truck Renewal Process Online

January 27 2026 at 12:05 PM

SPRINGFIELD – The Secretary of State’s office is making it easier and faster for Illinois-based...

Comptroller Susana Mendoza Highlights Safety Tips For Identity Theft Awareness Week

January 27 2026 at 12:00 PM

SPRINGFIELD – This is Identity Theft Awareness Week and Comptroller Mendoza is offering advice...

Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Troy Aikman Trading Cards, 100-Ounce Silver Bar, and More Available at Treasurer Michael Frerichs Online ICash Auction

January 27 2026 at 11:50 AM

SPRINGFIELD – Hall of Famers Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Patrick Ewing collectible basketball...

Durbin Leads Release Of GAO Report Recommending Improved Oversight Of Medical Care In CBP Custody

January 27 2026 at 11:45 AM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciar...

Duckworth Seeks to Force Independent Investigations of Trump Agents’ Use of Excessive and Deadly Force Against American Citizens

January 27 2026 at 11:40 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After Trump’s lawless masked agents publicly and remorselessly executed...

Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly in December

January 27 2026 at 11:35 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the...

IBHE Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Recommendations

January 25 2026 at 8:30 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) approved a fiscal year 2027 recommended...

Department on Aging Seeks Nominations for Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame

January 25 2026 at 8:15 AM

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is seeking nominations for the...

Budzinski, Schrier Introduce Legislation to Lower Co-Pays and Deductibles

January 24 2026 at 8:30 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier,...

Duckworth Slams Republicans for 'Backroom' Deal Stripping E15 Compromise from Funding Bill