Ill State News

DU QUOIN, Ill. – The Du Quoin State Fair has announced its theme days for 2024.   “Theme days at the Du Quoin State Fair highlight everything this great fair has to offer,” Illinois State Rep. David Friess of Red Bud said. “I’m especially thrilled about how they showcase the importance of agriculture. A big […]

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that it has posted the 2024 Second Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violations. Details on the 268 violation reports completed in the second quarter of 2024 may be found HERE on the IDPH website.   The five facilities listed below were cited with type “AA” violations of the Nursing

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism have announced Illinois welcomed 112 million domestic and international visitors who spent $47 billion in 2023 – an increase of 1 million visitors and $3 billion in spending from 2022, according to data provided by Tourism Economics. This

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) released the following statement regarding a lawsuit filed challenging the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which was enacted as part of the FY2025 state budget:   “This lawsuit was expected, and it’s no surprise credit card companies would do all they can to undermine this law and maintain their

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has announced that the unemployment rate increased +0.2 percentage point to 5.2 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased +12,900 in July, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and released by IDES. The June revised unemployment rate was 5.0 percent, unchanged from

CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced a pivotal $20 million commitment to further elevate Illinois’ position as a national leader in technology and innovation through the Venture Investment for Semiconductor Technology Advancement (VISTA) initiative. This strategic funding will strengthen Illinois’ already robust ecosystem, catalyzing

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has announced that Senator Erica Harriss and Representative Bradley Fritts have been named Freshmen of the Year by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. This award is given to legislators who have made exceptional contributions to the defense of free enterprise and the advancement of economic opportunities for the people

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has returned a record $301 million to 321,558 Illinois residents through the state’s missing money program during Fiscal Year 2024.   “Putting money back in people’s pockets helps families and our state’s economy,” Frerichs said. “This money belongs with its rightful owners, and we have added tools

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2024 Champion of Free Enterprise Award Winners and Freshmen of the year. These awards correspond with the release of the Illinois Chamber 103rd General Assembly Legislative Ratings. This award is given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to legislators who work toward

SPRINGFIELD – The rare double-brood emergence of billions of cicadas that Illinois experienced earlier this summer may be a faint memory, but the artwork these noisy insects inspired will commemorate their special visit for years to come.   The Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) call for cicada art submissions in May resulted in nearly 350 entries from