Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD, IL –The Illinois Veterans’ Homes at LaSalle, Manteno, and Quincy are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff, and the overwhelming majority of cases have presented mild symptoms.    As of 8/27/2024, 36 people tested positive with COVID-19: LaSalle: three residents and nine staff Manteno: two residents and one staff Quincy: […]

SPRINGFIELD —Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Interim Director James Jennings has announced a grant opportunity with $5 million in funding for projects that will improve water quality in Illinois. The Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities (GIGO) Program has been made possible by Governor Pritzker’s bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is posted

CHICAGO – As the new school year gets underway, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding eligible taxpayers that they may claim back-to-school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2024 Illinois individual income tax returns.   “Both teachers and parents spend a lot of money in preparation for each school year and that is why I

DU QUOIN – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services’ (Illinois DCFS) tent at the 2024 Du Quoin State Fair will be bustling with activity this year as representatives from the agency will be on hand to welcome families and share information about the department’s programs and services.   Visitors to the tent, located

CHICAGO – As students head back into classrooms across Illinois, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is encouraging families to think about all the ways your children can be prepared. Each year, schools must deal with severe weather, transportation problems, digital safety, and even violence.   “The Safe2Help initiative reflects our

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will provide a variety of public health information and services at the DuQuoin State Fair, beginning Friday, August 23, 2024 and running through Monday, September 2.   “IDPH is proud to once again return to the DuQuoin State Fair,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “We encourage all

DU QUOIN, Ill. – The Du Quoin State Fair has announced its theme days for 2024.   “Theme days at the Du Quoin State Fair highlight everything this great fair has to offer,” Illinois State Rep. David Friess of Red Bud said. “I’m especially thrilled about how they showcase the importance of agriculture. A big

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that it has posted the 2024 Second Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violations. Details on the 268 violation reports completed in the second quarter of 2024 may be found HERE on the IDPH website.   The five facilities listed below were cited with type “AA” violations of the Nursing