Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – Social Security rules for public safety retirees such as police officers and firefighters have been totally re-written as a result of federal legislation passed and signed on January 5, and a newly-updated guide offers the best way to navigate those changes.   The Third Edition of the IPPFA Retirement Guide adds a new section regarding […]

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that nonfarm payrolls increased +8,800 while the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 5.2 percent in December, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and released by IDES. The November monthly change in payrolls was revised from the

SPRINGFIELD – With public safety top of mind, Illinois Senate Republicans today unveiled a new initiative to address critical flaws in state policies that allow undocumented immigrants who commit violent crimes to remain in Illinois communities. The proposed legislation aims to empower law enforcement with the tools they need to protect families, ensure justice is served,

CHICAGO – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) has launched the third edition of its Engineering Excellence Awards competition titled “Engineering Works.” The competition allows the public to recognize and honor the most outstanding engineering project in the state and celebrate the engineering teams behind the design and construction. Finalists in various

SPRINGFIELD – House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (Savanna) State Representatives Ryan Spain (Peoria) and Dan Ugaste (Geneva) held a news conference in the State Capitol this week to discuss their latest litigation effort to combat legislative gerrymandering. McCombie, in her official capacity, filed a lawsuit with the Illinois Supreme Court to declare the current map

SPRINGFIELD – This month, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) established two new partnerships to address needs and expand training opportunities for cadets across Illinois. To support corrections facilities in the Southern Region, IDOC has signed an intergovernmental agreement with John A. Logan Community College in Carterville to prepare cadets for careers at Big Muddy

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Department of Central Management Services (CMS) have announced the participants selected for the 2025 cohort of the Governor’s Office Academy of Leadership (G.O.A.L.) program.   The highly competitive program serves as a professional development opportunity for mid-level leaders across State government, reaffirming Illinois’ commitment to long-term operational success.

SPRINGFIELD, IL —The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) has announced $6.5 million is available in competitive funding for the Officer Recruitment and Retention Grant. This grant aims to increase the quantity and quality of police officer recruitment programs across the State while also offering incentives to support officer retention. Units of local government,

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) began accepting and processing 2024 tax returns Monday, January 27, the same date the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting federal income tax returns.   Illinois will participate in the free IRS Direct File program this year. Eligible Illinois taxpayers can use the program to file their 2024

SPRINGFIELD – National Unclaimed Property Day is coming up and Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is urging people to check the I-CASH missing money website to see if they have money or other unclaimed property waiting for them to claim.   “National Unclaimed Property Day on February 1 is a great day for people to visit our I-CASH website,