Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – Workers who participate in the Illinois Secure Choice retirement savings program have set aside more than $100 million of their own money for their retirement, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has announced. The threshold signals a growing recognition that workers understand Social Security alone will not provide enough income after their working days […]

CHICAGO-The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has announced that per the federal USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will return to pre-pandemic levels beginning in March 2023.   These federal changes impact one million families and two million people in Illinois. Nearly half of the states across the country

CHICAGO, Ill. – 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

CHICAGO— Governor Pritzker will travel to Davos, Switzerland next week to speak at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting and promote Illinois’ achievements on the world stage. The meeting brings together world leaders across industries to discuss political and social priorities, this year focusing on the theme “Cooperation in a Fragmented World.” The Governor will

CHICAGO —Governor JB Pritzker has signed HB4664, an abortion rights and gender affirming care omnibus bill that protects health care providers and their patients from legal attacks by neighboring states and expands health care access and options across the state. The bill takes historic action to protect Illinois providers and their patients, thousands of whom

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker, House Speaker Pro Tempore Jehan Gordon-Booth and Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford issued a joint statement Tuesday supporting legislation that will guarantee paid leave for all Illinois workers:   “Whether it’s dealing with a sudden family illness or an emergency auto repair, sometimes life gets in the way of work.

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