Ill State News

From Rabine for Governor Campaign WOODSTOCK, Illinois – “Caterpillar (CAT) is an icon in the world of construction equipment. I am more appreciative and knowledgeable of CAT’s value to our state than any other candidate as I have used CAT products for decades. I grew up in the construction industry dreaming of someday owning CAT

ILLINOIS – This week, Illinois will see abnormally high temperatures and humidity. To increase visibility on the dangers of extreme heat, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is offering tips to help everyone stay safe when temperatures rise.   “Heat-related fatalities can be prevented by taking precautions when temperatures rise,” said IEMA Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau.

CHICAGO—Governor JB Pritzker signed HB209 into law today, restricting the use of latex gloves in food preparation and medical services and protecting thousands of Illinoisans from adverse allergic reactions. Latex allergies can range from skin irritation to severe anaphylaxis, preventing those suffering from patronizing restaurants that use the gloves in food preparation or serving or

SPRINGFIELD —The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced a renewed agreement with SHIELD Illinois that offers every public school outside of Chicago the opportunity to use the University of Illinois System’s innovative, saliva-based COVID-19 testing platform at no cost for the 2022-23 school year.   SHIELD Illinois provides on-demand saliva-based PCR tests through

CHICAGO – With the season’s first wave of oppressive heat and humidity forecast this week, the FEMA Region 5 office in Chicago is encouraging residents to avoid the dangers of extreme heat by taking some simple steps to stay safe.     “We all need to take precautions when temperatures soar to potentially dangerous highs,” said Tom

CHICAGO – The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the United States will lift COVID-19 testing requirements for international travelers:   “The pre-arrival testing requirement for inbound international travelers was one of the last remaining government COVID-19 mandates, and the United States was one of the only

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 34,001 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois since June 3, 2022.   That number is up 1,396 from the 32,605 or 4.2 percent since the previous week.   According to the CDC, 32 Illinois counties are now rated at

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Police (ISP) commissioned 17 new Troopers today from Cadet Class 136 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield.  The total number of ISP troopers added since 2019 now stands at 295. The new Troopers will report to seven ISP patrol districts throughout the state on

SPRINGFIELD – A highly successful mental health and intervention program for law enforcement professionals is now available to all police departments in Illinois.   Saving Blue Lives, a joint venture between the Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA) and Lilly Counseling and Consultation, has assisted more than 500 law enforcement professionals through 20 programs as