Ill State News

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s tradition of providing a first-rate education to military service members and student veterans wherever they might be is continuing to earn national recognition. In Military Times magazine’s 2024 “Best for Vets: Colleges” list, SIU Carbondale ranked third among colleges and universities in the Midwest, first in Illinois […]

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently filed a legislative bill package to make changes to the state’s Environmental Protection Act. The legislation is a proactive approach to amend deadlines already handed down by legislature. Current law enacted in 2021 mandates that all coal and natural gas-fired power plants close by 2045, and under the

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame®-inducted icons and rock music legends Def Leppard will bring their electrifying performance to the Illinois State Fair on Saturday, August 16, for an unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll. Known for their timeless hits and energetic live shows, the evening will include performances from Def Leppard’s legendary catalog, including chart-topping

SPRINGFIELD —Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced an additional $400,000 in funding available to units of local government to conduct collection and disposal of household sharps for their residents. With this funding, Illinois EPA has made $1 million available to units of local government for this program in calendar

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced $2.3 million in tourism funding through two grant programs, the Tourism Attractions Grant Program ($1.7 million) and the Tourism Private Sector Grant Program ($600,000).   Eligible entities can apply for grants to develop and improve new and existing tourism

SPRINGFIELD–While it doesn’t feel quite like winter yet, temperatures are dipping to freezing some nights and that means it’s time to get ready for the cold. Nov. 4-8 is Winter Weather Preparedness Week and a good time to take stock of your preparedness items. Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) Director

SPRINGFIELD, IL — CHICAGO, IL – As Veterans Day approaches and the holiday season nears, Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) is relaunching Operation Connect-A-Vet, a program designed to link veterans, their families, and essential services. With the veteran population in Illinois growing, so does the need for targeted support that addresses both immediate needs and long-term well-being.  

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Five Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students will share their thoughts on managing time in today’s fast-paced society on Thursday, Nov. 14, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium. This semester’s topic is “24/7 in 2024: Navigating Time in a Fast-Paced World.” The free, public forum is from 7

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it is seeking proposals from local health departments and community-based organizations for a Health Equity Zone (HEZ) pilot project that will work to eliminate health disparities using innovative practices in specified geographic areas. The notice of funding opportunities gives interested groups until December 3 to file an application

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed November Adoption Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is celebrating the lifelong commitment thousands of families across the state have made by opening their hearts and homes to 19,347 children who have needed a loving family in the past decade. “We have all