Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – Thanks to a new law championed by State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) and Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-Glenview), pharmaceutical companies will now be required to establish a drug take-back program statewide, ensuring unused prescription drugs stay out of the hands of our children and our drinking water.   “Drug take-back programs are essential to […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Should the courts side with the state and force gas stations to post signs about the temporary gas tax relief approved in April, Josh Sharp, CEO of the IL Fuel and Retail Association, says the industry will make sure drivers know the whole truth about gas taxes in Illinois. “We will follow

CHICAGO – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public not to engage in aggressive driving behaviors as the number of reported road rage incidents resulting in expressway shootings is increasing.  Motorists are not only at risk of being involved in a traffic crash due to road rage, but there is now the danger of

WOODSTOCK, Illinois – The only candidate addressing the issues of sex-trafficking, the sexualization of children in schools, and the link between the two is Gary Rabine. Join Gary as he hosts world-renowned expert, Jaco Booyens who helps empower and equip parents to protect their children all over the United States. “It’s an honor to have

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) recently convened the first meeting of the Commission on Implementing the Firearms Restraining Order Act (Commission).  The General Assembly passed legislation in 2021 calling for the creation of the Commission to advise on strategies for the education and implementation of the Firearms Restraining Order Act.   The Commission is charged with

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois State Representatives Adam Niemerg (R-Teutopolis) and Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) are issuing the following statement on Midcontinent Independent System Operators’ alert on possible rolling blackouts and rising energy prices that could cost Illinois families as much as $600 more annually. “Illinois families are struggling to afford record high gas prices and

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) yesterday reported 27,112 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois since June 10. That number is 6,889 or 25 percent less than the previous week.   According to the CDC, 25 Illinois counties are now rated at High Community Level for COVID-19, an area

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce its new Chairperson, Ann Deters with Vantage Outsourcing. Ann was elected to the position, which is two years in length, during Thursday’s board meeting held at Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service in Elmhurst, IL.   “The Illinois Chamber is delighted to