Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for the State Furbearer Fund Special Funds Grant Program through May 15.   The State Furbearer Fund provides grants to appropriate not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities, educational institutions, and corporations for projects that benefit furbearing mammals and improve harvesting opportunities for hunters and trappers of […]

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML) has introduced the Reducing Expenses and Advancing Local (REAL) Housing Act. This proposal is designed to lower housing costs, provide property tax relief and maintain decision making at the local level.   “At a time when housing affordability is a top concern for Illinois residents, this proposal focuses on

CHICAGO –The Illinois Accountability Commission, housed in the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), today held its fifth public hearing to reveal further findings from the investigations on the misconduct of federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz, including the names of various rogue Border Patrol agents the administration protected by offering preemptive immunity.   “In

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police (ISP) is now accepting applications for the three Team Illinois Youth Police Camps (TIYPC) this summer. Each week-long, overnight camp is geared towards teenagers (ages 13-17 years) and focuses on providing personal development opportunities to challenge young people to reach their full potential.   The TIYPCs are based upon a military

By IDHR.MediaPIO CHICAGO – The Illinois Accountability Commission, housed in the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), held its fourth public hearing recently to reveal never-before-seen footage and brand-new eyewitness testimony from specific incidents targeting Illinoisians. Following Governor Pritzker’s directive for the Commission to examine the roles and responsibilities of key Trump Administration officials during the hearings, all current

SPRINGFIELD, IL –The Illinois State Fair is offering a special 24-hour flash sale on adult admission books to celebrate the countdown to the fair.   For one day only, Tuesday, May 5, fairgoers can purchase Adult Admission Books for $30, a $15 savings off the regular price. The promotion runs from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59

SPRINGFIELD, IL. – The annual Illinois Peace Officers Memorial Service to honor law enforcement officers killed in Illinois in the line of duty, including two who died during 2025, will be held Thursday, May 7 at 11 a.m. at the Illinois Peace Officer Memorial sculpture on the Illinois State Capitol grounds in Springfield.   “The

SPRINGFIELD – Collectible baseball cards of Hall of Famers Ryne Sandberg, Nolan Ryan and Ken Griffey Jr., a gold ingot, and an 1868 French coin bearing the image of Napoleon III are just a few of the notable items available at the online ICash auction April 24-May 3.   “Our online auction offers something unique

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Thursday announced he has returned over $2.5 billion in missing money on his watch, breaking all records in an I-Cash program that has been around since the 1960s.   More than 2.5 million people, nonprofits, and businesses have been reunited with their missing money since Frerichs took office in

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) released the following statement after the Trump Administration issued a rule through the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency attempting to block Illinois’ Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which would limit swipe fees banks and credit card companies can charge businesses and consumers:   “Banks and credit card companies will