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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The spring program of speakers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will focus on themes of public service, politics and philanthropy. “Our spring schedule reflects the institute’s commitment to bring interesting and diverse voices to Carbondale,” said John Shaw, institute director. “Our guests are focused on different approaches to public […]

Proponents say ‘Home for Good’ legislation will create safer, stronger communities by improving housing and support services for people returning from prison  SPRINGFIELD – The Home for Good Coalition has unveiled legislation to create safer, stronger communities across Illinois by improving housing and support services for people returning from prison to prevent homelessness, increase public safety and save taxpayers money. 

SPRINGFIELD, Ill- As cold winter temperatures linger across Illinois, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) remind residents, especially older adults and their caregivers, to take extra precautions to prevent winter-related fires.   Cold weather brings an increased use of heating equipment, space heaters, electric blankets, and

SPRINGFIELD, IL – With the Chicago Bears eyeing a possible move to Indiana, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker weighed in about his concern for the cost to Indiana taxpayers.   Missing from Pritzker’s comments was any concern for the Illinois families paying the billions of dollars in tax hikes imposed on them during Pritzker’s time in

SPRINGFIELD – Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently issued a written ultimatum to both Gov. JB Pritzker and Kevin Duesterhaus, the state director of driver services under Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, and listed several cases of drivers were in violation of the law.    “I need our state partners to understand that they work

CHICAGO –The Illinois Accountability Commission, housed in the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), has held its third public hearing to showcase the community impacts of federal enforcement agents operating above the law during Operation Midway Blitz.    During the hearing, the Commission examined if enforcement actions produced measurable improvements in community stability and trust

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – The Illinois Liquor Control Commission is pleased to introduce its new Licensing & Compliance Portal, a modern, unified system designed to streamline application, renewal, and compliance management for licensees statewide.   As we begin implementation, licensees may notice temporary adjustments to workflows and processing timelines during the first 90 days. This transition

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and a coalition of nearly two dozen businesses and labor groups including the International Union of Operating Engineers today filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) seeking to halt efforts to phase out the use of natural gas citing a looming electricity shortage.   The request follows a study by the

CHICAGO – In recognition of their innovation, complexity, overall design and economic impact, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) has announced awards to the state’s best infrastructure projects and design teams during its 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards. The top construction projects honored are transformative projects completed for the Village of Antioch, Flyover Attractions by Pursuit

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announces a new location for the return of the Illinois Product Expo, taking place Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8. The popular event has outgrown the Orr Building and is moving to the Expo Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.   For 27 years, the Illinois