Ill State News

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

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois National Guard is working to help maintain cybersecurity during Tuesday’s elections. Major General Richard Neely says the guard is on hand to assist election and emergency management officials keep the integrity of the mid-term elections intact. It’s an issue that became quite apparent in 2016 when Russians hackers got into the

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it will be distributing 1 million over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to residents in economically disadvantaged zip codes outside the City of Chicago through a partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation’s public charity, RF Catalytic Capital and its Project ACT (Access COVID Tests) program.  

CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) is now open to support qualified homeowners who need help with past-due mortgage payments and related expenses due to financial hardships associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.   Starting today, eligible households may apply for grants of up to $60,000 for

By Emily Steele and Christopher Enroth URBANA, Ill. – Every year, come November billions of jack-o’-lanterns whose wilting faces are now past their prime need to find a new home. Tossing pumpkins in the trash bin is the simplest solution, but is not the best for the environment says Chris Enroth, University of Illinois Extension

CHICAGO – Tuesday was the start of Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace that runs through January 15, 2023. Once again, Illinoisans will benefit from having an additional month to enroll, just as they did last year. The Illinois Department of Insurance also released health insurance rates for the 2023