Ill State News

WATERLOO, Ill. – Republican candidate for governor Paul Schimpf released the following statement in response to the state budget agreement with state Democrats: “While I am grateful that the Illinois Motor Fuel Tax will temporarily be frozen while still ensuring the Road Fund receives the resources necessary to make continued repairs and upgrades to the […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge issued the following statements concerning the passage of Senate Amendment 1 to House Bill 4667, legislation that allows all active duty and retired Illinois correctional officers to carry concealed firearms while off duty, a right that all other Illinois law enforcement officers have had for years

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 10,786 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois an increase of  2,360  since the Friday, April 1, 2022 report of 8,426 cases. That is an increase of 22 percent. There were 71 new deaths in the last week, which is

CHICAGO – April is National Financial Capability Month and an opportunity to to take action to improve your financial future while considering the financial resources you may need to rebuild in case of a disaster or other emergency.   “Disasters can be unpredictable and often create financial challenges to fully recover. Everyone must have a financial plan to face

SPRINGFIELD… In January 2021, David Friess was in Springfield to be sworn in as the newly elected Representative of the 116th District. At that time, 101st General Assembly rammed through sweeping criminal justice reform legislation known as the SAFE-T Act. The Democrat majority had voted for the legislation with little to no debate, no knowledge

SPRINGFIELD – With almost 110,000 votes cast, the field of contenders competing in the third annual “Makers Madness” contest has been narrowed to the Top 16. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, “Makers Madness” is a bracket-style tournament in which voters across the state will decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.  

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 8,426 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 87 deaths since March 25, 2022.    Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 3,069,650 cases, including 33,394 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois since the beginning of the

WATERLOO, Ill. – Republican candidate for governor Paul Schimpf says Pritzker should follow the lead of Maryland and Georgia in suspending the state motor fuel tax as residents are continuing to pay more at the pump. At the same time Illinoisans are hit by inflationary headwinds and higher gas prices, Schimpf says working families can scarcely afford

SPRINGFIELD – On the heels of the global pandemic in which American and Illinois manufacturers led our nation forward through an economic and health crisis, the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) are announcing an historic formal strategic partnership that will strengthen and build upon Illinois’ rich manufacturing legacy and position the