Ill State News

By BEN SZALINSKI, Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Illinois joined 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over plans to stop funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Saturday as the federal government shutdown continues. About 1.9 million people in Illinois, and about 42 million people across the country, […]

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association warns energy legislation under consideration by the General Assembly during the fall veto session is deeply flawed and will result in massive electric rate hikes on businesses and consumers.   This comes as ratepayers are already struggling from high electricity costs caused by growing energy demand that comes at the

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is getting into the gift giving spirit with the launch of two special sales that bring the excitement of the Illinois State Fair and the flavors of Illinois Products straight to your home.   Starting November 1, fairgoers can take advantage of the Lowest Prices of the Season on Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has been honored with three awards from the National Association of State Chief Administrators (NASCA), recognizing the department’s transformational work in modernizing hiring, elevating public service leadership, and improving government operations for Illinoisans.   The awards were presented on October 23 at NASCA’s annual Leadership

CHICAGO – As part of its commitment to ensuring consumer protections through effective regulation and professional licensing, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today successfully concluded hosting the 2025 Midwest Occupational Licensing Summit (MOLS). The day-and-a-half event brought together licensing regulators from Illinois and five other Midwest states to collaborate and share ideas

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the release of the new Illinois Official Highway Map. The map includes updates to listings and locations of colleges and universities, Amtrak service, tourist attractions, recreational areas – and more! It also commemorates next year’s 100th anniversary of Route 66, with updates that better represent the alignment of

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will host the 20th Metro East Youth Leadership Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-26. The institute’s retreat will welcome young Black males from the Metro East to participate in events that foster personal development, civility, leadership, and civic engagement. The theme for this year’s event is “Civility,

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is observing Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 19-25, and reminding all parents and caregivers of young children to be aware of risk factors for lead poisoning and how to prevent it.   IDPH has been steadily expanding the state’s testing regimen for lead exposure in children, gradually

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has selected waterfowl season dates and zone lines for the 2026-2030 seasons based on a thorough review of scientific information and input from waterfowl hunters.   “Illinois is a large, diverse state with weather and climate patterns that change significantly from north to south,” said Doug McClain, IDNR’s

MARION – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Trafficking Enforcement Group arrested eight individuals during a two-day human trafficking demand suppression operation in the Marion area of Williamson County on October 14 – 15, 2025.   The operation focused on identifying individuals seeking to engage in commercial sex acts.​   As a result of