Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – After the $55.9 Billion State Budget was voted on in the Illinois House, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued the following statement:   “At a time when people are struggling with property taxes, rising energy bills, healthcare costs, and the overall cost of living, this budget continues the same pattern of higher spending, […]

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding employers and workers that the Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act (PA 104-259v) took effect June 1, 2026.   The law provides eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave when their child is admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).   Under the law: Employers with

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF), representing community providers serving Illinoisans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and serious mental illnesses, today issued the following statement regarding the FY 2027 state budget approved by the General Assembly and sent to Governor JB Pritzker: “We thank Governor Pritzker and members of the Illinois General

SPRINGFIELD – The Home for Good Coalition issued the following statement after the Senate did not vote on HB624, legislation previously approved by the House to reduce homelessness, strengthen communities and advance public safety by improving housing and support services for people returning from prison:   “While we are disappointed the Senate did not act on this important policy,

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly, the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee, and law enforcement officials from across the state gathered today for the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield to honor officers who performed acts of heroism in 2025. The Law Enforcement Medal of Honor

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has released the following statement after the General Assembly approved SB3070, an initiative led by the IMA that will allow high school students to take Career & Technical Education courses in lieu of foreign language classes currently required for graduation:   “Across Illinois, high schools have been scaling back hands-on

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair Box Office officially opens today, June 1, giving fairgoers their first opportunity to purchase concert, Arena, and other Grandstand event tickets in person or over the phone for the 2026 Illinois State Fair.   The Box Office, located on the first floor of the Grandstand, will be open Monday

CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has released its 2024 & 2025 Biennial Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the agency’s investments and impact throughout Illinois. Titled “Building Together,” the report highlights IHDA’s role as one of the state’s leading drivers of economic and community development during a period marked by rising housing costs and

By Jason Smith, member of Congress   WASHINGTON. D.C. – As high school graduations are taking place in communities throughout Missouri’s 8th District and across America in recent weeks, many graduates face uncertainty as they embark on their next chapter, whether it be college, entering the workforce, joining the military, or learning a trade. These

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois hunters harvested a preliminary record total of 20,821 wild turkeys during the 2026 spring turkey season, surpassing the previous record of 18,189 birds harvested in 2025.   The top counties for turkey harvest during the 2026 season were Jefferson and Jo Daviess counties, tied with 646 birds harvested; followed by Marion, 530; Pike,