Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated two separate Move Over Law related crashes involving ISP Squad cars within two days.   On January 14, 2023, at approximately 2:23 a.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash involving an ISP Trooper’s squad car on Interstate 57 northbound on entrance ramp from Illinois 17 […]

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting 59 counties in the state are at an elevated level for COVID-19, compared to 73 in the previous week. Of those, three Illinois counties are at a High Community Level, compared to 28 the previous week; and 56 counties

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has issued the following statement regarding the inauguration of the 103rd General Assembly:   “Congratulations to the dedicated public servants who were sworn in today to represent their communities in the Illinois General Assembly. As the largest contributor of any industry to Illinois’ Gross Domestic Product, manufacturers across the state stand ready to

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the 103rd General Assembly begins its work in Springfield, State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has been named as the Assistant Republican Leader for the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus.   “I am tremendously honored to be given the opportunity to serve in Leader Curran’s leadership team,” said Sen. Bryant. “I look forward to

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF), representing community-based providers serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and serious mental illnesses, today issued the following statement after Illinois lawmakers approved supplemental funding for the Fiscal Year 2023 state budget:   “As the 102nd General Assembly ends, we celebrate the important accomplishments we have made with the Legislature and Gov.

SPRINGFIELD – January is a time of renewal and recommitment for many. A group of legislators and advocates say it’s the right time to focus on cervical health.   State Rep. Anna Moeller and several female colleagues in the Legislature joined together Tuesday at a Statehouse news conference to discuss new legislation declaring January 2023

Gov. Pritzker   Monday, January 9th, 2023 *Remarks As Prepared For Delivery*   During the campaign last year, I drove all across the state, and I couldn’t help but notice some signs in people’s yards that said, “FIRE PRITZKER.” I was concerned about this until my kids pointed out that when people in their generation

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is issuing the following statement on JB Pritzker’s second inauguration speech.   “Let’s be clear, JB. The people with signs in their yards reading ‘Fire Pritzker’ are not offering encouragement. They actually want to fire you, but nice try.   They want to fire you because your policies led

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is issuing the following statement on the news current Republican Leader Jim Durkin will be resigning as a state legislator.   “Leader Jim Durkin is offering all kinds of excuses as he leaves the General Assembly, but the truth is under his leadership our caucus is at its

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Freedom Caucus has issued the following statement on the passage of Amendment 3 to SB 2226 (the latest version of House Bill 5855) which represents the most expansive gun control measure in the history of the state.   “Once again, we come to the end of the legislative session and