Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – The business community recognizes that the workforce is its primary asset and taking care of workers in a new post-pandemic environment is a top priority. Talent attraction and retention are essential to success and competing in an ultra-competitive global economy, which is why business groups including the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2022 Champion of Free Enterprise Award Winners and Freshmen of the year. These awards correspond with the release of the Illinois Chamber 102nd General Assembly Legislative Ratings.   This award is given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to legislators who work toward the

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 36,843 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois.   That number is down 3,350 or nine percent from last week’s report.   According to the CDC, 15 Illinois counties are now rated at High Community Level for COVID-19, an area

CARPENTERSVILLE, IL – Illinois is drawing nearer to the most important election in years. With life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness on the line, voters have the power to make historical change with office-holders. Pro-life, pro-family, and pro-liberty David E. Smith, Director of Illinois Family Institute, announced his full endorsement of Republican Judge John Noverini for

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association testified before a joint hearing of the House Public Utilities and Energy & Environment Committees yesterday regarding the impact rising energy costs will have on manufacturers and to propose ideas to help ease the pressure.   Manufacturers use one-third of all energy consumed in the United States to produce vital

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Key education, public safety and GOP organizations have endorsed Dan Brady, a Bloomington Republican, for Illinois Secretary of State. “I am honored and humbled to have the support of those who teach our children and protect our citizens in Illinois,” Brady said. “I am also pleased to receive the latest in a

CHICAGO – A recent survey of Illinoisans found that most blow their monthly budget just 14 days after payday, There was a 16.2% increase in searches for coupons or promo codes in Illinois over the past year. Almost 1/2 of respondents said due to inflation, there are certain things they bought this last year, which they can

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Move Over Early Warning Task Force, created to study new technologies and early warning systems available to protect law enforcement and emergency responders, met for the first time today.  Lead by the Illinois State Police (ISP), the task force will study warning systems in cellular phones and vehicles that alert the public to the

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 40,193 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 56 deaths since May 13, 2022. That is an increase of 167 over the previous week which is only a 0.4 percent increase. Still the CDC reports eight Illinois Counties are

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fuel and Retail Association, representing Illinois gas stations and convenience stores, has announced it has officially filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County Circuit Court challenging a new state law requiring fuel retailers to post signs on gas pumps promoting temporary gas tax relief. As part of a broader tax relief package included in