Ill State News

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Illinois Department of Transportation are hosting a free training and networking event on Wednesday, July 29, at the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center in Carbondale. The workshop, from 10 a.m. to noon, is for contractors, consultants, engineering and architectural firms, suppliers, […]

SPRINGFIELD, IL – A new Illinois Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) report, produced by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Research Center, highlights responses from Illinois small business owners on a variety of issues compared to national averages from the NFIB’s monthly SBET surveys throughout the year. “The Small Business Economic Trends survey has provided essential information

SPRINGFIELD, IL — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Illinois’ leading small business advocacy organization, released its 2025-2026 small business legislative voting record for Illinois.   Five state senators and 23 state representatives scored a 100% pro-small business voting record during the 2025-2026 legislative session.   “Inflation, uncertainty, and governmental taxes and mandates have hit many small businesses hard,” said NFIB Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today opened a call for locations for a special round of funding available through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Approximately $30 million is available through the program’s fourth round of funding availability.   Applications must be received by July 20. A significantly streamlined application process requires only

SPRINGFIELD – With extremely high temperatures and humidity impacting the entire state, the Illinois Department of Transportation is cautioning the public to be on the lookout for pavement failures on roads and to stay alert for crews making emergency repairs. ​   Pavement failures, buckling and blowouts occur with little warning during periods of prolonged heat

SPRINGFIELD, IL (July 1, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Illinois’ leading small business advocacy organization, submitted comments highlighting the importance of energy options to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) as part of the ICC’s Future of Gas Proceedings.   “Energy costs are forcing small business owners to raise prices, delay investments, and cut staff and

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker Tuesday issued a state disaster proclamation following months of severe weather and flooding that caused widespread damage across Illinois. Beginning in March and continuing through June, Illinois experienced record-breaking severe storms, tornadoes, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, hail, and straight-line winds. Illinois has led the nation in tornadoes this year, with approximately

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement throughout the state are reminding the public: Whether you’re drinking alcohol, using cannabis or under the influence of other drugs, if you get behind the wheel, you’ll face the consequences. During the Fourth of July “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”

SPRINGFIELD – With peak roadside mowing season underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to slow down, proceed with caution and pay extra attention when encountering equipment and personnel. In keeping with the recent practice of timing operations to preserve and promote pollinator habitat, the heaviest mowing period will continue until Aug. 15.

FREEBURG, IL  – Join us and donate blood at the 20th annual American Red Cross blood drive honoring former Belleville Police Sergeant Jon Brough and all first responders on Tuesday, July 7, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Catholic War Veterans Post 370, 3535 S Route 159 in Freeburg. This drive is proudly sponsored by the September 11