Ill State News

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced HB2394 has been signed into law, which will allow the Department to use a competitive, expedited process to identify and implement a new professional licensing system. This process is the result of legislation sponsored by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton and Rep. Bob Morgan passed by the General […]

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists, with support from contracted commercial fishers and biologists from the Illinois River Biological Station, wrapped up a 10-day intensive harvest operation in the Starved Rock pool of the Illinois River, resulting in the removal of an astonishing 750,000 pounds of silver carp between Nov. 27 and Dec.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) released the following statements in response to the proposed agreement that the state would no longer seek enforcement of the controversial law which gave the Illinois Attorney General broad authority to target non-abortion-providing pregnancy centers with so-called deceptive practices:   “When this law was debated in the

SPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 76,232 deer during the seven-day 2023 Illinois firearm deer season that concluded Dec. 3. Comparatively, hunters harvested 76,854 deer during the 2022 firearm season.   Randolph County hunters harvested 2,174 deer, down from 2,203 last year.    The preliminary harvest for the second segment of the

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now accepting applications for a $312,000 suicide prevention grant. The federally-funded grant will fund a single organization to improve the ability of staffers in education, child welfare, and juvenile justice to identify, assess, and help young people who may be at risk for suicide.   “Many

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has taken the following bill action:   Bill Number: HB 2104 Description: Amends the definition of “safety education” in the School Code to include water safety education for prekindergarten through grade 6 students. Action: Signed Effective: Immediately   Bill Number: HB 2394 Description: In the near term, gives the IDFPR Secretary authority to extend license

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Human Services’ (IDHS) State-Operated Developmental Centers (SODCs) are amplifying COVID-19 testing and infection-prevention policies as a response to increased cases among residents and staff. SODCs provide residential programs to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities who have severe medical and/or behavioral needs. IDHS operates seven developmental centers in the state. Across

CHICAGO – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) will commemorate the 130th anniversary of its founding with industry leaders and companies from across the state during its 2023 annual luncheon on Friday. The event will celebrate the state’s diverse manufacturing industry, which develops innovative products that save lives, powers our homes and businesses, feeds the world, and transports

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding the public to stay vigilant during the holiday season as the Israel-Hamas war continues. With rising tensions in the Middle East and the escalating Israel-Hamas war, there is the potential for violence to be carried out by terrorist groups and supporters pushing their agendas.   Historically,