Illinois State News

Southern Illinois Man Wins Big In Scratch-Off Lottery

MT. VERNON – A man from southern Illinois recently claimed some serious cash, a cool $1 million,...

Sen. Durbin Introduces Puppy Protection Act

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today introduced the Puppy Protectio...

IDPH Posts New “This is Public Health” Podcast Looking Ahead to Fall and Winter Respiratory Virus Season

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging the public to get educate...

Giannoulias Celebrates National Teen Voter Registration Day Teen Voter Registration Surges After Illinois’ Pre-Registration Law Took Effect    

SPRINGFIELD Marking National Teen Voter Registration Day, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias...

Governor Pritzker Awards $6 Million in Grant Funding Through Home Illinois Workforce Pilot Program

CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity...

Gov. Pritzker Announces $25.3 Million Investment In Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

SPRINGFIELD - On World EV Day, Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced...

Chicago-St. Louis Passenger Rail Improvements Compete For America's Top Project

CHICAGO – The transformation of Chicago-to-St. Louis passenger rail, including the introduction...

Giannoulias Launches Teen Organ Donation Initiative

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced the launch of the Lifesaving...

Governor Pritzker Announces $26.5 Million in Grant Funding for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity...

Giannoulias Opens Illinois State Flag Redesign Contest

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced today that the Illinois Flag...

Illinois EPA Awards Over $483,000 to Public Water Supply Facilities for Energy Efficiency Upgrades

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy has awarded $483,790...

Illinois EPA Announces New Funding Opportunity For Green Infrastructure Projects To Improve Water Quality

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Interim Director James Jennings today announced...

Illinois Veterans’ Homes Manage Increase in COVID-19 Cases

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Veterans’ Homes at LaSalle, Manteno, and Quincy are experiencing...

EV Manufacturer Ymer Technology Announces Opening of U.S. Headquarters in Illinois

BUFFALO GROVE - Ymer Technology, a manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) components for the heavy...

Illinois Department of Revenue Reminds Eligible Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Back-to-School Tax Benefits

CHICAGO - As the new school year gets underway, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding...

First Illinois West Nile Virus Death of 2024 is Reported by IDPH in Lake County

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the first 2024 death...

Budzinski, Duckworth, Durbin Keys In Securing Monument Designation for 1908 Springfield Race Riot 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, during the 116th anniversary of the Springfield Race Riot, which...

Duckworth Salutes Signing Ceremony To Declare The 1908 Springfield Race Riot Site As A National Monument, Plus Community Reaction

– U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today joined President Joe Biden in the Oval Office...

Pritzker Announces $20 Million Commitment To Propel Innovation and Semiconductor Leadership In Illinois

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

Jonas Brothers Concert Starting Earlier At Illinois State Fair

SPRINGFIELD – Due to Thursday evening’s weather forecast, the start time for the Jonas...

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