Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies to promote Distracted Driving Awareness Month, reminding drivers to pay attention or pay the price. Distracted driving, which involves cellphone use or any activity that takes attention away from the task of operating your vehicle, is […]

SPRINGFIELD – As spring sets in and more people head outside, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding everyone to leave baby birds and young animals alone when they encounter them in the wild.    Well-intentioned people may believe they’re helping nature by taking possession of young rabbits, fawn deer, baby birds and other

SPRINGFIELD —Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced a funding opportunity that will provide grants to units of local government for the collection and disposal of household sharps from their residents. Sharps, including needles, syringes, and lancets, collected from private citizens are a household waste. Through the grant program, Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Waterfowl hunters are encouraged to attend one of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) 2025 public open houses to contribute feedback on issues related to waterfowl hunting, including waterfowl hunting zones and future waterfowl season dates.   Input gathered from the public will be used to inform dates for the 2026 through 2030

COLUMBIA – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent shoulder closures on Interstate 255 from Illinois 3 in Dupo to half a mile north of Illinois 157 in St. Clair County will begin, weather permitting, Monday, April 7, through Wednesday, April 9. The shoulder closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions.  

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Three Senators are sounding the alarm about the condition of the state’s power supply and the need for increased generation. In a Capitol press conference on Thursday, State Senators Sue Rezin (R-Morris), Sally Turner (R-Beason), and Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) highlighted the issues facing Illinois’ power grid and the role that new nuclear developments

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) is excited to announce the donation of a collection of items from President Abraham Lincoln’s extended family in Springfield.   These family belongings are donated by descendants of the Hickox-Edwards families in memory of Catharine Officer Saxe Loucks. Passed down through five generations, they offer an exciting glimpse into

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) released the following statement regarding new global tariffs announced today:   “Our state’s economic strength relies on manufacturing, which creates jobs, drives innovation and welcomes widespread investment. The new tariffs announced today will increase the cost of manufacturing products in America, threatening competitiveness and resulting in even higher prices

SPRINGFIELD – As voting opens in the final round of the 2025 “Makers Madness” contest, four products have emerged as finalists in the bracket-style tournament hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association that lets voters decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.   Presented by Comcast Business, the competition celebrates the incredible work of

SPRINGFIELD – As a companion animal or livestock owner, you trust the health of your animal(s) with college-educated, professionally trained veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians to keep them in good health.   April is recognized every year as Healthy Pet Month by Illinois’ veterinarians, certified veterinary technicians (CVTs) and clinic practice professionals, the majority of which