Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) marked the one-year anniversary of the federal government announcing its intent to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO).   The withdrawal, which the federal government recently finalized, will disrupt long-standing systems for global disease detection, emergency coordination, and the rapid sharing of life-saving […]

SPRINGFIELD – As the leading Democratic candidates for US Senate participated in the first official debate of the primary, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi leads the field with 32.1 percent, with Lt. Governor Juilana Stratton in second place with 20.7 percent, and Congresswoman Robin Kelly in third place with 11.4 percent. In the previous Illinois Poll conducted

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA) and its  member municipalities in the area —Highland, Breese, Carlyle, Mascoutah, Freeburg, Waterloo and Red Bud— are excited to announce the 2026 IMUA Scholarship for local high school seniors.   What’s Available? Four scholarships worth $1,000 each Eligibility: High school seniors in communities served by IMUA member

SPRINGFIELD, IL – In a collaborative effort between the nonprofit Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, Springfield Fire Department, and Springfield School District 186, specialized smoke alarm devices are being distributed to families with young deaf or hard of hearing children.    This initiative addresses a

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) will host employment screening events for its Juvenile Justice Specialist Intern positions.    The positions are full-time, year-round, shift-work positions and there are job openings at the following Illinois youth centers: Chicago, Warrenville, St. Charles, Grafton, Harrisburg, and Lincoln. The position has a starting salary of $65,004; and interested

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) approved a fiscal year 2027 recommended budget that increases funding to continue to support the implementation of the higher education strategic plan, A Thriving Illinois, meant to remove barriers and advance equity across the state’s higher education system. The approved budget recommends an overall 4.5% increase, which represents

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker signed the SAFE-T Act into law in February 2021. Since then, three trailer bills have been added to the law, yet criminals are still not held accountable for crimes they commit due to the elimination of cash bail.   State Representative Mike Coffey of Springfield, who represents the House 95th

SPRINGFIELD, IL — The State of Illinois is again calling on the United States Congress and the Trump administration to require year-round sales of E15 fuel. Earlier this year, Governor JB Pritzker sent a letter to Congressional leadership on November 4, 2025, urging nationwide, year-round E15.   “Agriculture is the number one industry in Illinois. Our

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is seeking nominations for the 2026 induction class of the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, which honors the accomplishments of Illinois residents aged 65 and older.    “Senior Illinoisans across the state carry unique histories, perspectives, and accomplishments that deserve to be celebrated,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I highly