Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD –Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced the dates for the next EV Rebate Program application cycle, as well as updates to the program that reflect legislation passed by the Illinois General Assembly in 2025. Program requirements are included on theIllinois EPA’s EV Rebate Program webpage. The next application cycle […]

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today hosted a celebration to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the work of community leaders from throughout the state.   Video of the event will be posted here: https://cms.illinois.gov/agency/media/video/videos.html   The event was an opportunity to reflect on great achievements and present awards to eight Latino leaders: the

CNI surveyed one in four Illinois sheriffs about ICE cooperation. Here’s what we found. By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY and TOM O’CONNOR Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO — As the U.S. government escalates immigration raids in Illinois and nationwide, some Illinois sheriffs are expressing support and a desire for greater cooperation with federal immigration enforcement despite

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is preparing to host its second Illinois grain tour of 2025, welcoming international buyers from six Middle Eastern and Asian countries (China, Vietnam, Egypt, Jordan, Singapore and the island of Mauritius) as part of a four-day event.    “Thanks to Trump’s reckless economic policies, Illinois’ $26.4 billion

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announces that $19.6 million was returned to consumers this year from lost or unclaimed life insurance policies and annuities, thanks to the Life Policy Locator service available to consumers at no charge.    “September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, an ideal time to remind Illinoisans to use  the free Life

By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com BLOOMINGTON — Darren Bailey’s second campaign for governor will take a different approach to Chicago and its suburbs following his unsuccessful 2022 bid, the downstate farmer and former Republican state lawmaker told supporters Thursday.     Former Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey speaks to supporters at a rally in Bloomington

By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders in Chicago canceled a meeting scheduled for Friday with members of Illinois’ congressional delegation.   Illinois’ Democratic members of Congress had asked for a meeting with ICE Chicago Field Office Director Russell Hott. They were seeking to learn more about ICE and the

SPRINGFIELD – September marks not only the beginning of the fall season but also Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) urges citizens to share an important message: no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.   Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) refer to a range of lifelong physical, behavioral, and

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) has been awarded the 2025 Government Experience Project Award by the Center for Digital Government (CDG). The Project Awards recognize innovative digital initiatives nationwide that make it easier for residents to interact with government.    DoIT earned the honor for its “Move Over Illinois! Real-time Emergency