Ill State News

CHICAGO – The top students representing Illinois’ colleges and universities will be honored during special ceremony hosted by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 18 at the David Rubinstein Forum on the campus of the University of Chicago, 1201 E. 60th Street.   The 51st annual Lincoln Academy Student Laureate program will recognize

by Tina Napper LEBANON, IL (10/06/2025) McKendree University has announced its largest total enrollment since 2017. This marks four consecutive years of enrollment growth at a time when many institutions across the country are seeing numbers decline or stagnate.   This fall, 2,531 total students are enrolled at McKendree – up from 2,415 in 2024.

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) recognized numerous conservation police officers and civilians for acts of bravery, compassion and distinguished service to the people of Illinois.    “I’m incredibly proud of the work of our conservation police, from their efforts to save lives and protect the wildlife of Illinois to making strong connections

CHICAGO — The Chicago Chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) has awarded Raven A. DeVaughn, Director of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, with a 2025 Marks of Excellence Award.    This distinguished honor recognizes outstanding African American professionals in public administration and service across Illinois. The Marks of Excellence Awards

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Joining advocates, residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, facility staff and others across the country, the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) will honor the individual rights of long-term care residents by celebrating Residents’ Rights Month this October. Designated by the National Consumer Voice for Long-Term Care (Consumer Voice), Residents’ Rights Month highlights

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) have announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared Illinois to be “unaffected” by H5N1 avian influenza, a recognition of the state’s efforts working with local health departments, dairy farms, and agricultural organizations to keep the illness from impacting

SPRINGFIELD – Reflecting the importance and strength of the Illinois aviation system, six airports have received Airport of the Year awards from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The awards were presented this week during the Illinois Public Airports Association fall conference in Galena.     “Our airports connect us to the world, one of the many reasons

SPRINGFIELD, Ill- State and local fire safety officials gathered recently at the Springfield Fire Department to emphasize the lifesaving importance of working smoke alarms and to promote a free installation program available to Springfield residents. As part of the 2nd Annual Statewide Smoke Alarm Blitz, the Springfield Fire Department joined agencies across Illinois in ensuring more