Illinois Liquor Control Commission SPRINGFIELD – Prom is an exciting milestone for high school seniors. As students celebrate the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, the focus should be on staying safe, planning ahead, and making responsible choices even when faced with peer pressure. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) recognizes the […]
Prom: Your Night, Your Choices Read More »
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
Illinois rises to top tier in National Emergency Preparedness Ranking Read More »
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
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
Illinois State Police conducts First Annual Memorial Park Ceremony Read More »
SPRINGFIELD, IL –Fairgoers are in for a rockin’ good time at the 2026 Illinois State Fair as legendary southern rock band 38 Special takes the Grandstand stage for a FREE concert on Monday, August 17. “The Illinois State Fair is one of the best opportunities we have each year to bring people together from every corner of
Illinois State Fair announces FREE 38 Special Grandstand Concert on August 17 Read More »
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) encourages farmers and agrichemical facilities to take part in a free agrichemical container recycling program. Beginning in the middle of July and continuing into August, sites throughout the state will collect containers that are recycled to make shipping pallets. In Randolph County, Illinois: Bockhorn Ag. Inc,
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will distribute more than $796,000 over the next three years to expand access to fresh, locally grown produce and boost the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crop industry. This funding is made possible through the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. An application for grant funding
IDOA announces specialty crop block grant funding available Read More »
SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced $56 million in funding is available for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure ($25 million), Housing Rehabilitation ($15 million), Community Revitalization ($13 million), and Emergency Assistance ($3 million). Grantees will be selected through a competitive
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois retail workers are facing rising levels of in-store violence tied to repeat and organized offenders, according to new data from global retail crime intelligence company Auror. The data shows that one in seven retail crime incidents involve violence, weapons or threatening behavior, while the top 10 percent of retail crime offenders
New study: Violent retail crime is on the rise in Illinois Read More »
CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is asking local community members, residents, and leaders to participate in the development of the 2027 Illinois Housing Blueprint (Blueprint) through two opportunities: (1) take the resident survey and/or (2) attend a Community Listening Session. The Blueprint is a forward-thinking, grassroots planning initiative designed by IHDA to provide a deeper
