Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – Launched in 2021, Birth to Five Illinois works in every community in the State to: Continually assess the Early Childhood programs available in each Region. Understand what is available versus what local families say their children need. Bring together community members and civic leaders to bridge the gap between what exists and what families need. […]

CHICAGO, IL — The Illinois Housing Council (IHC) has applauded Governor JB Pritzker and members of the Illinois General Assembly for including a 10-year extension and meaningful expansion of the Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit (IAHTC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget package signed into law through Senate Bill 3019. The action represents one of the most

BIGGSVILLE— The Illinois Department of Transportation joined local officials and community leaders today to celebrate the start of transit service in Henderson County by Warren County Public Transportation, making transit available in all 102 counties in Illinois. The new service reflects IDOT’s continued commitment to improving mobility in rural communities and ensures that residents in

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is celebrating its 40th anniversary of certification by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA is an internationally recognized gold standard in public safety excellence.   On June 15, 1986, ISP became the first state police agency in the United States to achieve CALEA accreditation, highlighting

CHAMPAIGN, IL – This week, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting Rural Development’s commitment to expanding access to affordable housing and helping more Americans, especially first-time homebuyers, achieve the dream of homeownership.   “The Trump Administration and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins are focused on growing first

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has issued the following statement in opposition to House Bill 1700, a trailer bill Democrat lawmakers touted as a fix to the problems created by Senate Bill 25: “Southern Illinois families, farmers, and small businesses need energy policies that are reliable, affordable, and rooted in reality.  House

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs thanked members of the General Assembly today for passing Senate Bill 2968 and expressed gratitude to Governor JB Pritzker’s office for its collaboration in advancing legislation that expands investment opportunities for non-profit organizations across Illinois.   The legislation creates the Non-Profit Investment Pool, a safe and efficient investment option

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois state parks are inviting people to share their passion for the outdoors by getting outdoors for a hike on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 6.   The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host hikes at four locations across the state, offering a variety of experiences including self-guided outings, interpretive hikes

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) released the following statement after a judge ruled that federal law preempts the state’s Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which prohibits banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on the tax and tip portion of transactions when a consumer pays with a credit or debit card: