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ICJIA receives federal award to improve Illinois service collaboration for child and youth victims of violence

CHICAGO - Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) Executive Director John Maki today...

Nancy Rotering announces campaign for Attorney General of Illinois

HIGHLAND PARK - Nancy Rotering, the first woman elected Mayor of Highland Park, banned assault weapons...

Governor celebrates aviation training expansion

SPRINGFIELD — A new, $850,000 aviation center at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield...

Gov. Rauner proclaims Lights On Afterschool Day in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD — Noting the importance of student learning extending beyond school hours, Gov. Bruce...

State of Illinois sells $4.5 billion in bonds

CHICAGO — Today the State sold $4.5 billion in general obligation bonds to pay down a portion...

Gov. Rauner: The people scored a victory on job creation

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement following General Assembly...

Durbin, Duckworth introduce Background Check Expansion Act to reduce gun violence

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senator...

New Duckworth & Kildee bill would help protect families from lead-contaminated water

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (­­D-IL), the top Democrat on the Fisheries,...

2018 Illinois Fishing Tournament applications accepted by IDNR beginning Nov. 1

SPRINGFIELD – Fishing tournament organizers can begin applying for 2018 tournament permits on...

Comedy Central expands film production footprint in Illinois

CHICAGO – The Illinois FILM Office is pleased to welcome a new Comedy Central series to the growing...

Durbin calls out Senate Republicans for voting to repeal a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule

WASHINGTON — In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) calle...

Durbin: Congress has responsibility to do it's job and make Dream Act the law of the land

WASHINGTON—Following the Trump Administration’s announcement on September 5, 2017 that i...

Durbin and colleagues introduce landmark Environmental Justice bill

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representative...

Duckworth on Senate floor: Overturning CFPB’s arbitration rule would harm servicemembers who are victims of scams, fraud & abuse

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) delivered a powerful speech tonight urging...

Durbin presses VA Secretary to protect veterans from predatory for-profit colleges

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA...

Governor Rauner statement on Senate vote on SB 1905

Chicago (Oct. 24, 2017) – Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement following the Senat...

Treasurer Frerichs delivers gold for Illinois

CHICAGO – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced that Illinois’ Bright Start...

Durbin, Duckworth call for $300 million for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in next year's budget

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined a bipartisan lette...

IL Department on Aging assists seniors for Medicare open enrollment

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)...

Rauner honors locals who worked to improve public safety laws

PONTIAC — Gov. Bruce Rauner joined state Rep. Thomas Bennett at an event today recognizing Pontiac...

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