Ill State News

CHICAGO—Governor JB Pritzker joined several local stakeholders today for the Illinois Medium- and Heavy- Duty Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy Bootcamp hosted by the Electrification Coalition.   The event was an opportunity for Illinois legislators, companies, and environmental organizations to convene to advance Illinois’ commitment to fighting climate change with transitions to zero-emission vehicles.   “As […]

CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker has announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by the attacks that took place in Israel a week ago and the resulting Israeli-Palestinian conflict.   Impacted taxpayers may request to waive penalties and interest with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) if they cannot file their returns or make

CHICAGO – As the Israeli-Hamas conflict continues, the Illinois State Police (ISP) continues coordinating statewide law enforcement communications and activity in response to the elevated level of threats of violence and hate crimes related to the current conflict.   ISP reminds the public of the importance of remaining vigilant against hate crime activity and potential terrorism. 

SPRINGFIELD – The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) has named Adam Ford, Statewide Chief Information Security Officer at the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) as the recipient of the 2023 Thomas M. Jarrett State Cybersecurity Leadership Award at their annual conference.   “Receiving the Thomas M. Jarrett State Cybersecurity Leadership Award

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) announced today that Camile Lindsay will serve as the next Acting Director of Professional Regulation, pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate. Appointed by Governor JB Pritzker, Lindsay previously served in the Pritzker Administration as First Assistant Deputy Governor for infrastructure, public safety, environment, and energy.

SPRINGFIELD – Fall in Illinois includes high school football, spectacular scenery as the leaves change colors and… the arrival of deer mating season. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding motorists to be alert for deer, which are entering their peak active season, especially at dawn and dusk now through

SPRINGFIELD  – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is releasing the first Illinois Law Enforcement Response to Homelessness Guidebook (Guidebook).  The Guidebook is designed to provide law enforcement agencies and officers across Illinois with practical community resources, planning tools, training resources, and policy examples to help create a safer and more inclusive environment for all residents,

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), and the Illinois State Police (ISP) are closely monitoring the conflict in the Middle East and potential threats here in Illinois. The Governor has been briefed by both agencies and the White House. The Governor instructed both agencies to work

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced that although data indicates COVID-19 hospitalizations are at a low level across the state, Illinoisans should not wait to protect themselves from the COVID-19 virus and other respiratory illnesses. According to the CDC’s national COVID Data Tracker, as of the week ending September 30, all Illinois counties

CHICAGO — Illinois joined Indiana and Michigan in announcing a $1 billion federal funding award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the Midwest Hydrogen Hub, which is a network that enables decarbonization through strategic hydrogen use and will reduce carbon emission by approximately 3.9 million metric tons per year.   “The fight against climate