Illinois State News

New program helps former offenders become entrepreneurs

CHICAGO - Gov. Bruce Rauner is announcing a new, innovative program to help formerly incarcerated men...

Revenue announces preliminary guidance on Invest in Kids Act

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is announcing that general information...

Duckworth, 15 veterans in Congress issue bipartisan joint statement on dangers of war with North Korea

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator and combat Veteran Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined Representatives...

Durkin announces sexual harassment hotline legislation

CHICAGO – House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) announced the introduction o...

176th Cyber Protection Team activates in Bloomington

SPRINGFIELD - The 176th Cyber Protection Team was honored in a ceremony recognizing the group's official...

Gov. Rauner declares harvest emergency

YORKVILLE - Gov. Bruce Rauner today declared a statewide harvest emergency to assist farmers and grain...

Illinois National Guard Civil Support Team trains around nuclear plant

SPRINGFIELD - Story by Staff Sgt. Robert R. Adams, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Members...

Statement from Gov. Rauner regarding Officer Cox

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner issued the following statement regarding the death of Rockford...

Illinois National Guard troops deploying to U.S. territory of Puerto Rico

CHICAGO - Gov. Bruce Rauner is sending approximately 150 Illinois Army National Guard Military Police...

Village of Godfrey to be honored at the Old State Capitol for Beverly Farm Foundation

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

City of Collinsville to be honored at the Old State Capitol

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

Durbin: GOP Must Stand Up to Gun Sales Lobby & Act to Prevent the Next Slaughter

WASHINGTON—Following the tragic mass shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs,...

Beiser overrides Governor, helps families claim unpaid insurance benefits

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dan Beiser, D-Alton, joined a bipartisan group of legislators to override...

White announces repaired and digitized World War I Illinois National Guard maps now available online

SPRINGFIELD - Secretary of State and State Archivist Jesse White today announced that in commemoration...

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Program - serving those who served

SPRINGFIELD – Volunteers across Illinois are gearing up to participate in the Serving Those Who...

IDNR newsbits for November

SPRINGFIELD - Ancient Tools and Crafts : Dickson Mounds Museum will host an afternoon of Native American...

2017 Governor’s Hometown Awards

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

Duckworth statement on House GOP Tax Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – Following House Republicans’ release of their tax reform plan, U.S. Senator...

Jesse White hosts “Preserving Their Memories”

SPRINGFIELD - Secretary of State Jesse White hosted “Preserving Their Memories” to honor...

After Equifax breach, Beiser votes to cut fees on consumers who freeze their credit after

ALTON – To help the millions of Illinois residents who are dealing with the aftermath of the securit...

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