Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – With snow and ice touching much of Illinois this week, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and Illinois Tollway are reminding the public that it’s time for “Winter Weather – Get it Together.”   Because of the nationwide shortage of commercial vehicle drivers impacting staffing levels on winter operations teams throughout […]

SPRINGFIELD — While the previous two COVID-affected Thanksgivings were like no other, it appears families will perhaps have to wait another year before the traditional holiday get-togethers return to some sense of normality. This year’s celebration will not be muted by a global coronavirus, but by a surge in food prices.   Indeed, inflation has

DECATUR, Ill. – State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is issuing the following statement on the selection process for a new leader of the House Republican caucus. “The reports that one member of the House Republican caucus has secured enough votes to become the next leader are misleading and are nothing more than a deliberate attempt

SPRINGFIELD – As Veterans Day has arrived and we honor all who have served in the Armed Forces, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs urges people to assist with Operation Purple Heart, an unprecedented mission to return 11 Purple Heart medals to their rightful owners.   The military honors were submitted to the Illinois State Treasurer’s

SPRINGFIELD – The top students representing Illinois’ colleges and universities will be honored via a pre-recorded congratulatory production by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. The ceremony to recognize the Student Laureates of The Lincoln Academy is historically held every fall at the Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield, but is replaced this year

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Karen Mullins, the Marion Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, was elected to Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Board of Directors at IACCE’s Annual Meeting during the Fall Conference Thursday, November 3, 2022.   This is an incredible opportunity not only for Karen, but for the Marion Chamber members to have

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Monday, Governor Parson signed Executive Order 22-06 closing state offices on Friday, November 25, 2022, the day after the Thanksgiving Day holiday. “The First Lady and I are so appreciative of the work our state team members do day in and day out to serve the people of Missouri, and

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced Monday the state has recorded a new, unprecedented number of consecutive weeks below historic continued claims levels for regular unemployment insurance benefits. The most recent data reflects Illinois has remained below the 70,000 claims threshold for 26 consecutive weeks, with little more than 57,000 continued

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding deer hunters about locations where deer can be tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD) free of charge.   CWD is a fatal disease of the central nervous system in deer and elk. Since 2002 when the first deer was diagnosed with CWD in Illinois,

SENECA, IL – On Monday, Philip Nelson, Past President of the Illinois Farm Bureau, announced his full endorsement of Kathy Salvi for the United States Senate because Salvi will fight for Illinois farmers.   “Kathy Salvi’s campaign to lift up Illinois farmers has my complete endorsement,” pledged Philip Nelson. “Kathy Salvi recognizes our farming communities