Illinois State News

Cultural Historian Tim Samuelson leads free lecture at Dana-Thomas House in Springfield, hosted by Landmarks Illinois and IDNR

SPRINGFIELD – Landmarks Illinois, a membership-based nonprofit helping people save historic...

Governor vetoes Senate Bill 1446 to prevent amendment to Illinois Procurement Code

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Bruce Rauner took action Friday on the following bill: Bill No.: SB 1446...

Duckworth statement on President Trump's continued sabotage of healthcare market

WASHINGTON, DC – In response to reports that the Trump administration is ending cost-sharing reductio...

Durbin statement on Iran Nuclear Agreement

CHICAGO—U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), who led the effort to secure the Iran...

HARIBO of America expands U.S. headquarters in Illinois

CHICAGO — Gov. Bruce Rauner, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic...

Illinois State Police award 25 officers with the Medal of Honor

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo P. Schmitz and the Members of the Law Enforcement...

Gov. Rauner names Patty Schuh as deputy chief of staff for communications

CHICAGO — Gov. Bruce Rauner announced today that Patty Schuh will become his deputy chief of staf...

State report: Budget out of balance by $1.7 billion

CHICAGO — The state’s fiscal year 2018 budget is out of balance by $1.7 billion, according...

WGU Missouri offers tuition discount and scholarships to BJC HealthCare employees and their families

ST. LOUIS - In an effort to continue to develop the workforce in Missouri, nonprofit, online university...

Illinois OSHA recognizes Teleweld, Inc. as SHARP certified

STREATOR - Illinois OSHA is pleased to announce that Teleweld, Inc. is the latest worksite to be recognized...

Tax foundation honors revenue director for tax reforms

SPRINGFIELD – The Tax Foundation recently presented Illinois Department of Revenue (“IDOR”)...

Beiser highlights legislation aimed at protecting survivors of domestic abuse

ALTON – During Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, state Rep. Dan Beiser, D-Alton,...

Bourne appointed to task force seeking increase in Illinois coal consumption

LITCHFIELD - House Leader Jim Durkin announced that he is appointing Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond)...

Bourne hosting open house at new district office

LITCHFIELD - Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) will be holding an Open House at her new Litchfield...

Durbin's statement on Trump's executive order on health care

CHICAGO—U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after President Trump...

Liquor Control Commission Underage Compliance Report for Madison County

EDWARDSVILLE - On September 26, 2017, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC), in conjunction...

Governor Rauner highlights importance of tourism to Illinois economy

CHICAGO — Gov. Rauner today emphasized the role tourism plays in the economic health of Illinois...

Durbin, Duckworth and colleagues urge funding for firearm violence research

CHICAGO – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined Senators Elizabeth...

Nearly 13,000 AmeriCorps volunteers honored

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner is declaring Oct. 12, 2017, National Service Recognition Day....

IDOT seeks feedback on Illinois rest areas

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking for the public’s help...

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