Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House Progressive Caucus today released the following statement on the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tenn:   “As we begin Black History Month and Tyre Nichols is laid to rest today, the Illinois House Progressive Caucus today stands with the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus in response to his senseless death […]

SPRINGFIELD, IL— LIUNA (Laborers’ International Union of North America) General President Terry O’Sullivan has announced that David A. Frye will serve as the new Vice President and Midwest Regional Manager to lead Laborers in a 10-state region including Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. Frye will replace John F. Penn, who is retiring after 58 years of

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge President Chris Southwood issued the following statement regarding the police beating death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis:   “Tyre Nichols died at the hands of bad police officers. All good law enforcement officers are outraged and sickened by his brutal and senseless slaughter. But there

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Freedom Caucus has issued the following statement on the various lawsuits being filed to challenge the weapons ban legislation recently signed into law.   “Illinois, like the federal government, is comprised of three co-equal branches. The Legislative and Executive branch have the ability to enact legislation into law, but it

SPRINGFIELD – There may still be a lot of winter left but the Illinois State Board of Education is already thinking ahead to the summer break and how children will continue to have access to healthy meals. ISBE is launching the search for new Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsors and sites to help bring free nutritious

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In its sixth year, Illinois’ most comprehensive study confirms clearly that the statewide teacher shortage problem is a crisis not likely to ease soon. But new feedback from school districts suggests the attention on the problem is helping them find solutions.   The Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS), representing

SPRIONGFIELD – Secretary of State Giannoulias reveals last year’s rejected vanity plates. A small percentage prohibited for violating the state’s vehicle code   There will be no PEEPEE, SUKIT or DUCKYOU for Illinois drivers.   Those are just a few of the nearly 400 requests for vanity and personalized license plates that were rejected by

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Celina Villanueva advanced legislation from the Illinois Senate on Thursday that would allow every person in the care of the Department of Corrections to receive underwear and menstrual products free of charge.   “While women in the Illinois Department of Corrections are provided with some free feminine hygiene products, incarcerated women consistently