Ill State News

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation is once again asking the public to be on the alert for crews picking up litter across the state, encouraging everyone to help keep Illinois roads clean and protect the environment by putting trash where it belongs and remembering to “Put a Lid on Litter!”   “Just a little […]

CHICAGO – The Illinois Office of the Attorney General (OAG) reached a settlement on behalf of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) and taxpayers of Illinois to recover $45 million from CVS Caremark in pharmacy benefit rebates. The settlement negotiation, led by OAG in conjunction with the Illinois Governor’s Office and CMS attorneys, resolves

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today nonfarm payrolls increased +4,100 (+0.1%) over-the-month to a new record high of 6,172,500 in April.  The previous record was set in last month, with 6,168,400 jobs.  Additionally, the March monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report of +14,800 to +10,900.  

By Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant Republican Senators Warn $6 Billion in New Taxes Will Devastate Illinois’ Small Business Community In the midst of National Small Business Week, Senate Republicans joined together to sound the alarm over a new proposal from Governor JB Pritzker’s Democratic allies to raise taxes by $6 billion, warning that the

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation have announced that $400 million is available for local transportation projects, with the goal of enhancing mobility and quality of life in communities throughout the state. The deadline to apply is June 1.   “Over the past six years, we’ve made bold, historic investments to

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting that the first mosquito pool of the year to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this year was collected on May 9 in Rockford by the Winnebago County Health Department. The specimen tested positive for WNV on May 12.   “The news of the

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fuel and Retail Association has issued the following statement regarding the July 1, 2025 Motor Fuel Tax Inflation Adjustment “Illinois drivers are already paying their fair share in motor fuel taxes and that amount is set to go up July 1st” said Nate Harris, CEO of the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association. “With the motor fuel tax rates tied to inflation, Illinois businesses and

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera and members from the Illinois Fire Service gathered today to honor and remember a fallen Aurora firefighter and recognize those who went above and beyond their duties at the 32nd Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony.   “Today, we gather with gratitude in our

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has named three new members to its Board of Directors as the association continues to build on its strong record of leadership on behalf of manufacturers across the state.   “These new members bring valuable leadership and industry expertise that will strengthen our advocacy efforts on behalf of manufacturers

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking the public to provide feedback on the state’s transportation system and the agency’s overall performance by taking the annual Traveler Opinion Survey. Conducted through May 30, the survey is available online at https://go.uis.edu/traveler2025 or visiting by idot.illinois.gov.   Done in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield, the survey is