Ill State News

CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is asking local community members, residents, and leaders to participate in the development of the 2027 Illinois Housing Blueprint (Blueprint) through two opportunities: (1) take the resident survey and/or (2) attend a Community Listening Session. The Blueprint is a forward-thinking, grassroots planning initiative designed by IHDA to provide a deeper […]

CHICAGO – Six American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) member firms will receive national recognition at the 2026 American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC National) Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) to be held May 5 in Washington. The national Engineering Excellence Awards are an annual celebration of engineering excellence, honoring projects worldwide that demonstrate innovation, creative problem-solving,

CHICAGO – With the spring moving season approaching, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding Illinoisans to look for red flags before handing over their belongings to a potential moving company.    “Before packing up your household, check the ICC website for a company’s complaint history, and confirm the mover holds a valid state license. A

CHICAGO — A proposed state constitutional amendment on redistricting did not advance last week, timing out the potential for any redistricting question to appear on the ballot this fall   House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following statement in reaction:      “…the Democrats’ latest attempt to infringe on voter rights failed. The Democrat majority

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’s newly-updated School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard shows that coverage rates for all school-required childhood immunizations are holding steady compared to last year, and all but one of those immunizations is above the state’s 95% coverage goal to optimize prevention of infectious disease spread.   The dashboard is put together each year by the Illinois Department of

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has announced that the unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in March, up +0.1 percentage point from February, and up +0.5 percentage point from the same month, one year ago, based on data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The revised February unemployment rate was

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) has introduced the Reducing Expenses and Advancing Local (REAL) Housing Act. This proposal is designed to lower housing costs, provide property tax relief and maintain decision making at the local level.   “At a time when housing affordability is a top concern for Illinois residents, this proposal focuses on

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Last week, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) welcomed the national non-profit Freedom Reads to Logan and Shawnee Correctional Centers to facilitate book discussions, voting, and author events for the third annual Inside Literary Prize. During the visit to Logan Correctional Center, Freedom Reads also opened seven new Freedom Libraries in housing units throughout the

CHICAGO – The Illinois Accountability Commission, housed in the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), has issued its final report in alignment with requirements outlined in Executive Order 2025-06 and submitted the report and a referral letter to the  Cook County State’s Attorney, Kane County State’s Attorney, Chicago Police Department, Elgin Police Department Evanston Police Department, and

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for the State Furbearer Fund Special Funds Grant Program through May 15.   The State Furbearer Fund provides grants to appropriate not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities, educational institutions, and corporations for projects that benefit furbearing mammals and improve harvesting opportunities for hunters and trappers of