Ill State News

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 24-08 extending the current State of Emergency declaration in preparation for potential flooding along the Missouri River over the coming days. Governor Parson first declared a State of Emergency on May 2, 2024, through Executive Order 24-06 in response to severe weather. “We have seen the tremendous, destructive force […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced this year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week October 6-12: “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” The goal of this year’s campaign strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.   “It’s simple, working smoke alarms save lives!

CHICAGO – On Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., business leaders from around Illinois will gather at the Marriott Marquis in Chicago for the Illinois Chamber’s 2024 Annual Luncheon.   The Annual Luncheon provides an opportunity to gather with business leaders to strive toward a better and brighter future for everyone

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Trafficking Enforcement Bureau, in partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety, provided Interdiction for the Protection of Children (IPC) training this week for front-line officers to recognize signs a child may be a victim, at-risk of victimization, or missing. ​   “Human trafficking survivors are often

ROCKFORD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), local officials and IRONMAN leadership today announced that Rockford will host the IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon beginning next year in 2025 through 2027. Supported by a $800,000 grant to the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (Go Rockford) as part of the

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate increased +0.1 percentage point to 4.9 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased +12,700 in May, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and released by IDES. The April revised unemployment rate was 4.8 percent, unchanged

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) are teaming up to offer two nights of free camping at select state parks for anyone who purchases a 2024 Illinois State Fair admission book online between June 26 and July 3.   “We’re thrilled to work with our partners

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) announces nearly $700,000 in Veterans’ Cash Grant Program awards to Illinois organizations that provide vital services to veterans and their families across Illinois. Awardees will receive funding to address veteran homelessness, post-traumatic stress treatment, workforce development, education, transportation training, and community development programs. The recipients are:

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Wagner from The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, Inc., as its new Board Chairman. Dan was elected to the position during today’s board meeting held at The Inland Real Estate Group in Oak Brook, Illinois.  

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced it has been awarded $1.8 million from the Federal Transit Administration to launch a pilot program in Southern Illinois with the goal of improving access to public transportation for people with disabilities, older adults and those with low incomes.   The grant, administered through the federal