SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Herrin Police Department has announced Officer Kevin R. Bailey as the first new hire in the state certified through the military police reciprocity program launched earlier this year by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB). The swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, September 17, at Herrin City Hall, marks a […]
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order Tuesday directing state agencies to identify up to four percent of general fund appropriations next year and limit hiring and non-essential spending. Pritzker blames President Trump’s “reckless economic policies” for the move. Illinois Republicans criticized the governor’s executive order. “This is, in
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released new fall respiratory virus vaccine guidance and issued a statewide standing order to ensure access to COVID-19 vaccines. Additionally, for routine, non-seasonal vaccines, IDPH recommends that healthcare providers continue to follow the CDC immunization schedules for children and adults issued as of August 7, 2025, which are based on years of science,
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans to take appropriate precautions against tick bites after an Illinois resident became seriously ill with Powassan – a tickborne illness that had not previously been detected in this state. IDPH and the local health department are currently investigating whether the resident was exposed to
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor JB Pritzker announced the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair attendance totaled over 1 million in 2025. “Illinois state fairs are a part of a time-honored tradition for generations of families,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This year’s attendance figures are proof of the enduring value of state fairs as over
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Illinois law requires media companies to provide four months of notice before sale By BEN SZALINSKI, Capitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that Better Newspapers Inc. did not sell all of its newspapers to Paxton Media Group. SPRINGFIELD – A newspaper publisher in central and southern Illinois
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Lawmakers could vote on legislation in October veto session By Andrew Adams, Capitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – After twice failing to pass an energy reform package this year, lawmakers and renewable energy advocates are aiming to reach a deal in time for a brief legislative session in October. The bill, in its
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By Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is among a growing list of states that are issuing their own vaccine guidelines that could supersede those of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order this month directing the Illinois Department of Public Health to work
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has awarded nearly $1 million in grants to support 15 stewardship programs managed by land trusts on land protected by the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission (INPC). The grants are part of the Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Grant program, which aims to increase the delivery of
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SPRINGFIELD – National Seat Check Saturday is Saturday, Sept. 27, with the Illinois Department of Transportation reminding parents and caregivers to take advantage of free car seat checking stations throughout the state. Technicians will be available to determine if your child is in the right car seat, provide instruction on how to install it
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