Illinois State News

Illinois jobs decline in September

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

Transform Illinois honors Sanguinetti for efforts to reduce size, cost of government

OAK BROOK – A statewide organization dedicated to making government more efficient at all levels...

Duckworth joins senators in introducing legislation to block discriminatory travel ban 3.0

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), U.S....

Governor unveils vision for Illinois Innovation Network

CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner and the University of Illinois System today unveiled plans for...

Durbin statement on committee approval of John Lausch for U.S. Attorney

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after voting in support...

Sessions refuses to deny he colluded with Texas AG to shut down DACA

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today pressed U.S. Attorney General...

DCEO certifies 2017 Enterprise Zones

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce today announced the decision to certify six...

Duckworth places holds on EPA nominees Bill Wehrum & Michael Dourson

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) placed a hold today on two of President...

Duckworth, Perdue introduce bipartisan legislation to improve airplane safety for pilots and passengers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced bipartisan legislation with...

Durbin calls out Attorney General Sessions for attempt to eliminate vital funding for gun violence prevention

WASHINGTON—During today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL...

Gov. Rauner releases tax returns

CHICAGO (Oct. 17, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today released his 2016 federal and state 1040s,...

Gov. Rauner attends Made in Elk Grove Manufacturing & Technology Expo

ELK GROVE VILLAGE — Gov. Bruce Rauner attended the Made in Elk Grove Manufacturing & Technology...

Durbin: GOP tax plan needs to look beyond the board room

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

Tammy Duckworth: A vote for Trump nominee Bill Wehrum is a vote against the RFS

SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) wrote an op-ed in The Hill today, outlining her...

State of Illinois sells $1.5 billion in bonds

CHICAGO — Today the State sold $1.5 billion in general obligation bonds to pay down a portion...

Dupo native enlists in Illinois Army National Guard

SPRINGFIELD - Pvt. Jared Floyd Brown, of Dupo, Illinois, was sworn into the Illinois Army National Guar...

Durbin's statement on suit against Secretary Devo

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

Mascoutah native enlists in Illinois Army National Guard

SPRINGFIELD - Pvt. Jordan Livingston, of Mascoutah, Illinois, was sworn into the Illinois Army National...

East St. Louis District 189 to join Great American Shakeout

EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis District 189 staff and students will join schools across the country...

Duckworth statement on Trump's Iran announcement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following President Trump’s announcement on the Joint Comprehensive...

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