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Illinois Clean Ports Program: Local Community Engagement Continues To Improve Sustainability And Resilience In Near Port Communities

13 hours ago

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Director James Jennings is pleased to announce the Illinois Clean...

IDNR Recognizes 2026 Outstanding Volunteers Of The Year

13 hours ago

SPRINGFIELD – Six individuals and organizations have been recognized as 2026 outstanding volunteers...

Sierra Club Blasts TVA Vote to Sell Illinois Coal Rights at Sugar Camp Mine

August 27 2026 at 1:21 PM

ILLINOIS — On Thursday, August 20, the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors voted...

Record High Payroll Jobs, Unemployment Rate Down in July

August 27 2026 at 12:53 PM

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

Raoul Joins 23-State Lawsuit Challenging New Title X Funding Conditions

August 27 2026 at 12:46 PM

CHICAGO — Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 states, filed a lawsuit...

IFT: Landmark Settlement With Meta Can Fund Statewide Education Gap

August 27 2026 at 10:00 AM

SPRINGFIELD – In response to the news that attorneys general have settled a landmark lawsuit...

Giannoulias’ Landmark Micromobility Safety Legislation Signed Into Law

August 27 2026 at 9:55 AM

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias today announced that Governor J...

Illinois Treasurer Frerichs, Ald. Hopkins Return $28,000 To PAWS Chicago On National Dog Day

August 27 2026 at 9:50 AM

CHICAGO – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs marked National Dog Day on Wednesday by returning...

Attorney General Raoul Sues The U.S. Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt To Interfere With Mail Voting In Illinois

August 27 2026 at 9:48 AM

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 25 states, today...

Pritzker/Mendoza Issue Comments: Illinois Gets 11th Credit Rating Upgrade Under Gov. Pritzker

August 26 2026 at 4:57 PM

CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker today announced that Illinois has received its 11th credit...

Governor JB Pritzker Delivers Remarks At Standing Up For Workers Rally

August 26 2026 at 9:40 AM

CHICAGO — During the JB for Governor Fighting for You Tour, Governor JB Pritzker and lieutenant...

Illinois Housing Development Authority Opens Three Senior Affordable Housing Developments Across Illinois

August 26 2026 at 9:36 AM

CHICAGO – In recent weeks, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) celebrated with...

Attorney General Raoul Announces Bipartisan Settlement With Meta

August 26 2026 at 9:30 AM

CHICAGO — Chicago Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced an up to $17.1 billion multistate settlement...

Illinois Department of Corrections Announces Work Camp and Impact Program Facility Transitions

August 26 2026 at 9:20 AM

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) today announced its intent to phase out...

Governor Pritzker Announces $1 Billion to Expand High-Speed Internet Across Illinois

August 25 2026 at 3:02 PM

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

Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Applauds Signing of Bill Allowing Investment in Union-Built Affordable Housing

August 25 2026 at 3:00 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs on Tuesday applauded a new law that wil...

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation To Expand Investment Options For State Treasurer

August 25 2026 at 2:55 PM

CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 3086, which enables the Illinois State Treasurer...

Two New Conditions Now Eligible For Treatment With Medical Cannabis

August 25 2026 at 2:50 PM

SPRINGFIELD – Today the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced two new conditions...

Gov. Pritzker Launches Illinois Opportunity Zones 2.0 To Drive Investment In Communities Statewide

August 25 2026 at 10:15 AM

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

Gov. Pritzker’s Statement On Supreme Court Ruling On Mail-In Voting

August 25 2026 at 10:10 AM

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement in response to the Supreme...