Ill State News

CHICAGO – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state’s college access and financial aid agency, is pleased to announce the 2025-26* Illinois State Scholars. State scholars are chosen each year based on their ACT or SAT test scores and sixth semester class rank and are honored for their remarkable academic achievements. These talented students rank in approximately the […]

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) proudly introduces its 2024 state park series ornament, showcasing the iconic Devil’s Standtable formation at Giant City State Park.   Giant City, with its dramatic sandstone formations and rich history, is a treasured southern Illinois destination and a natural choice for this year’s commemorative piece.   “Featuring Devil’s Standtable

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds firearm deer hunters that mandatory check stations will be open this year in counties where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected.   The 2024 Illinois firearm deer season dates are Nov. 22-24 and Dec. 5-8.   Check stations are used by IDNR to monitor CWD

SPRINGFIELD – As hunters across Illinois prepare for the upcoming firearm deer season, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) urges them to use safety harnesses when hunting from tree stands in the field. Tree stands are the No. 1 source of hunting-related accidents and fatalities in Illinois.   The 2024 firearm deer season dates

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois workers can now search State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ I-CASH website to see if unpaid wages and penalties pursued and collected by the Illinois Department of Labor are waiting for them to claim.   The addition of recovered wages to Treasurer Frerichs’ missing money site is the result of a change in the law that

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week from November 17-23 to highlight Illinois’ commitment to building a strong, skilled workforce through innovative apprenticeship programs. The weeklong celebration – which is designated through a proclamation – includes resources such as in-person and virtual events along with a social media campaign to celebrate

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), in partnership with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), is announcing a significant opportunity for industry professionals. CDB and IDOC are seeking a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a qualified Construction Management and Owner’s Advisor team with expertise in correctional facilities. This team will oversee the design and

CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $857,000 in grant funding was awarded to 11 certified local tourism and convention bureaus across the state. This funding was awarded through the International Tourism Grant Program as part of efforts to grow Illinois’ tourism industry.   “Illinois is

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation have announced the second official notice of funding opportunity through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, which will provide up to approximately $24 million for the construction of charging stations across the state. The second funding opportunity aims to make approximately 20 awards, building upon the 37 awards

EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a traffic crash in East St. Louis involving an ISP squad car hit by an intoxicated driver who failed to move over.    On November 14, 2024, at approximately 9:34 p.m., an ISP trooper activated the squad’s emergency lights and parked it on the left shoulder of Interstate 55