Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) Thursday launched the 2022 “Operation Rising Spirit,” campaign encouraging service organizations, schools, communities, and individuals to write letters of appreciation and support to veterans residing at the state veterans’ homes in Anna, Chicago, LaSalle, Manteno, and Quincy.   “Hundreds of letters were sent to veterans […]

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton joined Native American advocates at the Illinois Capitol Wednesday to introduce an initiative to allow students to wear items of cultural significance at commencement ceremonies.   “High school graduation ceremonies mark a special moment in a student’s life. It’s the culmination of years of education, hard work

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate increased +0.1 percentage point to 4.6 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by +3,600 in October, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES.   The September monthly change in payrolls was

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