Advertise with us | Daily Email | Submit Content | Podcasts | Radio

Illinois State News

Unemployment Rate Falls And Payrolls Down In August

19 hours ago

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

Illinois State Police Reminds Drivers And Farmers About Safety Along Roadways During Fall Harvest Season

19 hours ago

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) reminds motorists and farmers about traffic safety...

Attorney General Raoul Secures Preliminary Injunction Blocking Trump Administration’s Unlawful Demand Of CDL Drivers’ Personal Information

September 18 2026 at 9:15 AM

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 24 attorneys general announcing ...

Duckworth, Durbin, Senate Democrats Call On Hegseth To Report Total Costs Of Iran War

September 18 2026 at 9:08 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL...

Governor Pritzker Announces State Support to Pursue Potential New Operator for Former Tyson Foods Beef Facility in Joslin

September 17 2026 at 4:52 PM

JOSLIN – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunit...

IDFPR Takes Action Against Unlicensed Student Loan Debt Relief Companies, Orders Consumer Restitution

September 17 2026 at 4:50 PM

CHICAGO – As Illinois borrowers prepare for a new school year and as student loan payments and...

Attorney General Raoul Announces Former Johnson County 911 Coordinator Pleads Guilty To Stealing Government Property, Official Misconduct

September 17 2026 at 4:45 PM

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a Vienna, Illinois man pleaded guilty to defraudin...

Senator Tammy Duckworth Awarded 2026 Champion Of The Industry Award By Association Of Equipment Manufacturers

September 17 2026 at 4:40 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has awarded U.S. Senator...

Giannoulias Awards Grants To Preserve Illinois’ History For Future Generations

September 17 2026 at 4:35 PM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board (ISHRAB), overseen by Illinois...

Attorney General Raoul Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation

September 17 2026 at 4:30 PM

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 states, secured...

Illinois State Police Reminds Teens To Stay Safe While Celebrating Homecoming Events

September 17 2026 at 10:15 AM

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) reminds teens and their families to enjoy...

Budzinski Endorsed By Illinois Federation Of Teachers And Associated Firefighters Of Illinois

September 17 2026 at 8:50 AM

SPRINGFIELD – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski released the following statement after receiving...

Gov. Pritzker Highlights Illinois Commission’s Record On ICE Abuses

September 16 2026 at 5:00 PM

CHICAGO — One year ago, Donald Trump released violence throughout Illinois as a part of...

20 Illinois Students Win Statewide Summer Reading Challenge, Including First Pitch At Cubs Game

September 16 2026 at 4:58 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias today announced 20 young...

Duckworth-Blackburn Bipartisan Bill To Improve Emergency Communication Technology That Could Help Save Lives Passes Committee

September 16 2026 at 4:55 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation (CST...

Budzinski, Tonko, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Ensure Federal Energy Investments Create Good-Paying Union Jobs, Benefit Workers and Communities

September 16 2026 at 4:50 PM

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Paul Tonko (NY-21) introduce...

Illinois DCFS, Save Abandoned Babies Foundation Launch Campaign To Connect Parents With Baby Safe Haven Law Information

September 16 2026 at 4:45 PM

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the Save Abandoned...

Miller, Lee Introduce Bill To Protect Student Data

September 16 2026 at 3:20 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) introduced the Student Voter Data...

$1 Million Illinois Lotto Ticket Sold at Tony’s Fresh Market in Chicago

September 16 2026 at 1:09 PM

CHICAGO – A million-dollar payday awaits a lucky Illinois Lottery player who matched all...

Gov. Pritzker Requests FEMA Disaster Assistance For Recent Severe Weather Across Illinois

September 16 2026 at 9:45 AM

CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration from the...