Ill State News

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

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Friday that the CDC is reporting 28 counties in the state are at an elevated level for COVID-19, compared to 61 in the previous week. Of those, three Illinois counties are at a High Community Level, compared to five the previous week; and 25 counties

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the addition of 20,000 acres to the 2023 Fall Cover for Spring Savings program. The application period for the program ended on January 15, with 828 applications accounting for 182,688 acres applied for, surpassing the allotted 140,000 and setting a record for acres requested.

CHICAGO — The Wild Things 2023 Conference invites nature enthusiasts from across Illinois and beyond to gather and learn about the flora, fauna, and natural history of Illinois. The biennial conference welcomes the general public and anyone interested in the natural world – from volunteers and hobbyists, to academics and researchers, to conservation and natural

CHICAGO –  Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has released his Transition Team’s report that will serve as a blueprint for modernizing the office, transforming operations and expanding services to best serve the people of Illinois.   “This transition team report is detailed, aspirational and doable,” said Secretary Giannoulias. “It’s clear we have a lot