Ill State News

CHICAGO, Ill. – Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Director Elizabeth Whitehorn has released the following statement in response to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approval of Illinois’ “1115” demonstration waiver:   “This announcement transforms and advances our state’s vision of an equitable and sustainable healthcare delivery system, leveraging Medicaid […]

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking 10 individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Day program looks to honor individuals who exemplify the qualities and characteristics associated with Illinois- integrity, dependability, sense of community and strong ethics.   Illinoisan of the

CHICAGO – As people across the state prepare to celebrate the 2024 Fourth of July holiday, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans to heed proven safety advice and avoid ruining the festivities. Follow food handling safety tips to protect friends and family from foodborne illnesses. Avoid sunburn and heat stroke by using sunscreen

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– It’s Showtime! The theme for the 2024 Illinois State Fair captures the spirit of the fair on many levels – livestock shows, Grandstand performances, circuses, rodeos, diving shows, ice skating performances and much more.   The theme also influences the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade that caravans down Springfield streets and through the

URBANA – The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced that the state has secured approximately $51 million in federal funding for the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub, leveraging the state’s leading production of raw agricultural materials to develop sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based products. This pivotal funding from EDA marks a

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Independence Day holiday to minimize travel disruption.   Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 7.   Some lane closures will remain in place

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair has announced that rising star and crossover artist Shaboozey will headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Sunday, August 18.   The multi-faceted artist Shaboozey is carving his lane in the alternative country and hip-hop space. Born to parents of Nigerian descent and raised in the small town of Woodbridge, VA,