Ill State News

Bost secures $3 million for water treatment projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives approved funding today for interior programs and public health and safety, including several local projects championed by U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12). Bost secured $3 million for three projects strengthening water treatment and sanitation at facilities in Dietrich, Centralia, and Teutopolis.   “Being a governing conservative means […]

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Daylight Saving Time ends; time to test, inspect and replace life saving smoke alarms

SPRINGFIELD, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds residents to test, inspect and replace any broken or expired smoke and CO alarms while they change their clocks this upcoming weekend as daylight saving time comes to an end. Smoke alarms only have a life span of 10 years before they need to

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Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice celebrates first youth vocational certifications with Greater West Town Project

CHICAGO – Young adults who are in the custody of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) are investing in their futures by taking advantage of vocational training and certification opportunities offered by Greater West Town Project (GWTP). In mid-October, three members of the inaugural cohort of IDJJ youth completed the National Safety Council’s forklift operator training, earning three-year certifications

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Illinois DCFS honors adoptive parents during Adoption Awareness Month

CHICAGO – November is Adoption Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is celebrating the lifelong commitment of thousands of families across the state who have opened their hearts and homes to 17,159 children in need of loving families over the past decade.   “It is our mission to ensure that every

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Department on Aging recognizes National Family Caregivers Month

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is raising awareness of resources available to unpaid family caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month, a nationwide observance led by the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) and celebrated every November.   “Most everyone has been, or will be, a caregiver at some point in their life,” said IDoA Director Paula Basta. “Caregiving is

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ACA health insurance marketplace open enrollment is underway

CHICAGO – It’s the second day of Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace, and Illinoisans once again have an additional month to enroll in a health plan through January 15, 2024.   The Illinois Department of Insurance also released health insurance rates for the 2024 Plan Year, announcing that there

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Next round of electric vehicle rebates for Illinois residents begin

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director John J. Kim Wednesday announced the opening of the next round of funding for the Illinois Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program. Applications are being accepted now and must be postmarked no earlier than November 1. Individuals can access and complete an application for a rebate under Illinois’

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Expansion of utility assistance program announced

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are encouraging additional income-eligible families to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support with utility bill assistance for natural gas, propane, and electricity. Applications expanded Wednesday, November 1, to include income-eligible households that are disconnected or facing

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ISP updates shooting of Illinois State Police officer

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Tuesday provided an update on the condition of Trooper Dakotah Chapman-Green and the investigation into his shooting. On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 10:47 p.m., ISP Trooper Chapman-Green stopped 37-year-old Cristobal Santana from Chicago in the 1600 block of Toronto Road in Springfield.  During the traffic stop, the suspect fired

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Gov. Pritzker issues statement on United Auto Worker’s contract deal with Stellantis

CHICAGO—Governor Pritzker issued the following statement regarding the tentative contract deal reached by UAW and Stellantis:   “With the announcement that United Auto Workers and Stellantis have reached a tentative agreement that’s good for workers and good for the state of Illinois, auto workers can get back on the job with higher wages, expanded benefits,

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