Ill State News

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will host a roundtable discussion in Chicago on Aug. 19 — the first day of the Democratic National Convention — that will consider the dramatically altered landscape of Illinois politics. Institute Director John Shaw will moderate the discussion, which will examine the reasons […]

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have released Illinois’ 2024 Economic Growth Plan, a five-year plan to guide Illinois’ economic development priorities and programming. Building upon Illinois’ success, this plan outlines a roadmap to attract record-level investments, create jobs and support communities over the next five years

CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced $15 million in funding for 33 organizations across Illinois for the Job Training and Economic Development Program (JTED). JTED provides workforce training and wrap-around services to help bolster equitable workforce recovery for Illinoisans struggling to gain meaningful

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce congratulates Senator Jil Tracy for receiving our Bridge Builder Award. The Bridge Builder is our newest award which recognizes bipartisanship and collaboration in the General Assembly. Today’s release is the final of four to be issued for this session.   Senator Jil Tracy has served in the

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Before you head out to enjoy the Illinois State Fair, take a moment to review some tips for the best experience.   Grandstand   If you purchased mobile tickets, be sure to download the tickets to your Ticketmaster app, prior to arriving at the Fairgrounds.  This will ensure you have a consistent and reliable wifi

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) has earned Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Law Enforcement Accreditation for the 11th time.   “Integrity, Service, and Pride are at the core of ISP. ​ They’re not just words, they’re an attitude, a lifestyle, the foundation upon which our officers build everyday as they serve their

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced $5 million in tourism funding through two grant programs, the Route 66 Grant Program ($4 million) and International Tourism Grant Program ($1 million). Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process.   “Here in

SPRNGFIELD – Nine photographers ages 8 to 18 won Bright Start college savings scholarships in the Cream of the Crop Photo Contest, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. “The students showed amazing creativity and talent with these photos,” Frerichs said. “The images beautifully capture the wonderful diversity of Illinois agriculture.” The winning photographs will be

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill.—The State of Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) announces the second stop on its series of statewide public hearings it will host to discuss reparatory actions for Black Americans in Illinois who are descendants of American Chattel Slavery. This hearing will take place at the East St. Louis Senior High School on Saturday, August