Ill State News

GRAMMY-nominated The Avett Brothers bring folk rock to Illinois State Fair Grandstand on August 20

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is bringing a night of heartfelt lyrics and high-energy folk rock to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage, as four-time GRAMMY Award nominees The Avett Brothers perform on Thursday, August 20, 2026.   Known for their raw emotion, tight harmonies, and genre-blending sound, The Avett Brothers have built a loyal following across […]

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Governor Pritzker announces $2.5 million in grant funding available for Economic Empowerment Centers across Illinois

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced $2.5 million in funding is available for the second round of the Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Grant Program. Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process.    “As Governor, I’m committed to building a

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Illinois unveils funding for vacant and abandoned residential properties

CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is now accepting applications from units of local government for grant funding dedicated to supporting local affordable housing needs and community revitalization efforts across Illinois. Offered through IHDA’s Strong Communities Program (SCP), this initiative provides financial assistance to allow local governments to address vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated residential

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IDFPR launches new online portal to streamline consumer financial complaints

CHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today announced the launch of a new online submission option designed to simplify and modernize the way Illinois consumers file complaints against financial institutions amid a federal step back in enforcement.   For the first time, the portal will accept complaints for both the Division

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Governor Pritzker announces $2.5 million in grant funding for Economic Empowerment Centers across Illinois

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $2.5 million in funding is available for the second round of the Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Grant Program. Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process.   “As Governor, I’m committed to building a

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Bryant’s Bulletin: May 5, 2026

Senate Republicans Advance Legislation to Strengthen Online Protections for Children Senate Republicans are advancing a legislative package aimed at strengthening protections for children online as concerns continue to grow about the risks young people face in today’s digital environment. Children today are navigating online spaces that are more accessible and more complex than ever before.

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Illinois rises to top tier in National Emergency Preparedness Ranking

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced Illinois has been named a “high-performance” state for emergency preparedness, the highest ranking a state can receive, in a newly released report by Trust for America’s Health. The annual report evaluates states on their ability to respond to various public health emergencies using ten key indicators including

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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs relaunches state retirement program for small businesses with lower fees and new name

CHICAGO, IL — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has announced lower fees and technology improvements for employers and savers of the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program, which will take effect in June 2026.    “A decade ago, too many Illinois workers didn’t have an easy way to save for retirement at work, so we set

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Illinois State Police conducts First Annual Memorial Park Ceremony

SPRINGFIELD– In honor and remembrance of all the Illinois State Police (ISP) officers who died in the line of duty, the Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation (ISPHF) held the1st Annual Memorial Park Ceremony May 6.   The ISP Memorial Park, completed in 2018, was built to honor the lives and

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