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Illinois explores partnerships to support college and career readiness

July 31 2018 at 5:34 PM

CHICAGO – Why do students choose not to pursue college, or drop out of college, even when they...

Governor signs bill creating Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission

July 31 2018 at 4:50 PM

PLAINFIELD — Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed legislation creating the Illinois Route 66 Centennial...

New law eases concerns about liability in emergency EpiPen use

July 31 2018 at 3:37 PM

ELMHURST — Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law today a bill to protect prescribing medical authorities...

Durbin calls on DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen to step down in wake of failure to reunite "deleted" families

July 31 2018 at 2:02 PM

WASHINGTON — During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Trump Administration’s...

Hepatitis cases are increasing in Illinois: Timely testing and treatment of viral hepatitis can save lives

July 30 2018 at 4:27 PM

SPRINGFIELD – In recognition of World Hepatitis Day, July 28, the Illinois Department of Public...

Jobs increase in nine metros, unemployment rate falls in six metros

July 30 2018 at 4:24 PM

CHICAGO – Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in June in six of Illinois’s metropolitan...

Durbin: "Now is the time for the Senate to help families buried in student loan debt"

July 30 2018 at 4:16 PM

WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today introduced...

Durbin issues response to a bipartisan bill addressing sharp increase in number of kids using e-cigarettes

July 30 2018 at 1:27 PM

CHICAGO – As the use of e-cigarettes among youth continues to rise dramatically, U.S. Senator...

Celebrate Illinois in Conservation World at the 2018 Illinois State Fair

July 30 2018 at 1:21 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Celebrate Illinois while sampling the state’s great outdoors by visiting Conservatio...

Sen. Durbin releases statement on Republican refusal to request Kavanaugh documents

July 30 2018 at 1:18 PM

CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee,...

DCFS honors college-bound youth

July 30 2018 at 1:16 PM

CHICAGO – Department of Children and Family Services Director BJ Walker presented scholarships...

Durbin joins colleagues in calling on State Department to reconsider 3D gun settlement

July 30 2018 at 1:15 PM

CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined his colleagues in calling...

Durbin, Duckworth press HUD to implement IG recommendations to improve oversight and administration of public housing authorities

July 30 2018 at 1:14 PM

CHICAGO – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today pressed the Department...

New lottery game to benefit families of fallen police officers

July 30 2018 at 1:02 PM

CHICAGO — Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed a bill to create a new Illinois Lottery scratch-off gam...

Rep. Bourne chosen as McCormick Foundation Executive Fellow

July 25 2018 at 11:50 AM

LITCHFIELD - The 2018 class of McCormick Foundation Executive Fellows (MFEF) has been chosen and State...

Durbin issues statement on President Trump's tariff aid for farmers

July 24 2018 at 3:39 PM

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement...

Thomas Rhett to deliver “unforgettable” performance at 2018 Illinois State Fair

July 24 2018 at 12:08 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Hot off his blockbuster performance with Kenney Chesney at Busch Stadium in St....

Illinois payrolls jump +18,100

July 20 2018 at 1:43 PM

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

Gov. Rauner receives Fletcher Award from National Black Chamber of Commerce

July 19 2018 at 2:50 PM

WASHINGTON — The National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) today gave its prestigious Arthur...

Illinois State Police joins forces with agencies statewide for the 2018 Illinois Speed Awareness Day campaign

July 19 2018 at 12:40 PM

COLLINSVILLE - During Illinois Speed Awareness Day this July 25th, the Illinois State Police is taking...

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