Ill State News

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported that about 188,800 Illinoisans have received a dose of the new, updated COVID-19 vaccines since they were authorized for use at the beginning of September. Data indicates that daily vaccination numbers have jumped to the highest level seen since early February, during the major surge […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is hosting a virtual town hall Thursday to focus on the SAFE-T Act and its implications for Illinois residents. The event will focus on what the SAFE-T Act does, what it means for Illinois communities and what citizens can do to repeal it. Who: Illinois Freedom Caucus members: State Reps. Chris Miller;

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting 19,933 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois since September 2. That’s a drop from 26,127 new COVID-19 cases the previous week. That’s 6,194 fewer or a drop of 23.7 percent. Despite that the CDC reports 28 Illinois counties are now rated at High

CHICAGO – It is the law. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is once again calling on drivers to “move over” when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle or any stopped vehicle displaying flashing lights. The Move Over Law, also known as Scott’s Law, is designed to protect law enforcement, emergency responders and other drivers who

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker has announced the reopening of a homeownership program designed to help working class families and underrepresented communities of color across the state of Illinois. Offered through the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the Opening Doors or Abriendo Puertas program is designed to aid lower-income borrowers and households of color who

SPRNGFIELD – Today, I make a bittersweet announcement that the Chamber’s Executive Director of the Healthcare Council, Lori Benso will be moving on from the Chamber to her next chapter. While Lori remains dedicated to making Illinois a better place for employers to be successful, Lori has chosen to pursue that goal through her new