Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) fisheries biologists will be collecting live Christmas trees to be used as fish habitat in local lakes after the holidays.   The collected trees will be bundled together, weighted, and submerged at lakes, providing critical habitat for multiple fish species and promoting algae growth for insects that attract […]

CHICAGO –The Illinois Accountability Commission, housed in the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), held a public meeting on December 18 at the Arturo Velasquez Institute (AVI) at Richard J. Daley College in the West Lawn community. During the first public meeting, the Commission outlined its function and purpose, presented two video montages highlighting concerning

SPRINGFIELD, IL. – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has issued a statement on the City of Chicago FY 26 budget.   It applauds the members of the Chicago City Council that worked to enact an FY26 revenue package that rejects the onerous “head tax” that would have had a devastating impact on Chicago employers and

SPRINGFIELD, IL – December has arrived with its usual charm, weather, and holiday zeal. Now is the time for gatherings, celebrations, meals and conversations, and a reminder to plan ahead throughout the winter season.    December is recognized as “National Impaired Driving Prevention Month,” an awareness campaign for the dangers of driving while under the

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is returning $100,000 in missing money to food pantries throughout the state.   Each December, Frerichs’ office focuses on returning money through the ICash program to nonprofit groups that help people in need. This year, Frerichs decided to help food pantries that saw resources stretched and demand spike when

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) released the following statement after Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2111, controversial transit legislation that sweeps hundreds of millions of dollars in motor fuel sales tax revenue away from downstate communities and sends it to Chicago:   “Governor Pritzker’s decision to sign Senate Bill 2111 is a direct slap

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites residents to step into 2026 with a First Day Hike at an Illinois state park on New Year’s Day.   IDNR is hosting self-guided hikes at 17 state parks across Illinois on Jan. 1. These free, family-friendly hikes are available to the public.    The First Day