Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois residents could be paying more taxes at the pump according to newly introduced legislation that the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association is calling on lawmakers to reject.   House Bill 4424, sponsored by Representative Mike Zalewski (D-Riverside), would allow all municipalities in Illinois to impose their own local gas tax. Taxes continue […]

CHICAGO — With the current surge of COVID-19 cases due to the highly contagious Omicron variant, the State of Illinois launched a new vaccine awareness campaign to explain the power of the life-saving vaccine. The ‘On the Fence’ campaign features 18 meaningful stories from Illinoisans who were initially hesitant but are now fully vaccinated. As

SPRINGFIELD – Small non-profits that provide food, housing assistance and workforce and economic development can apply for funding through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.   “The new year brings a fresh start and an opportunity for small nonprofits to apply for grants to help their organizations serve the

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. — Paul Schimpf, Republican candidate for Illinois Governor, has announced Carolyn Schofield as his Lieutenant Governor and running mate. After Schimpf’s announcement, Schofield shared her enthusiasm about the ticket: “I am honored and excited to be running with Paul as his Lieutenant Governor candidate. As a parent, I can no longer sit back

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a bill filed by state Rep. Mike Zalewski, D-Riverside, community members could receive reimbursement if they supply video footage from their home security systems that assists in the apprehension and prosecution of criminal activity. “One of the biggest challenges that law enforcement faces in the prosecution of crime is the lack

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is announcing two new COVID-19 oral antivirals, Paxlovid (Pfizer) and Molnupiravir (Merck), will be available in Illinois later this month.  The antivirals are for those with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk for becoming severely ill, including hospitalization or death.  Both antivirals will be available

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 201,428 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 444 deaths since December 31, 2021.   Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 2,382,437 cases, including 28,361 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois.  The age of

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ continued struggle against COVID-19 leads Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza to announce that for a second year, low-to-moderate-income working families in Illinois will not have unpaid fines deducted from their state income tax refunds.  “A year ago, we had hoped the world would be further along in the fight against COVID-19. Unfortunately, we all know that is not the case,” Comptroller Mendoza