Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker had proclaimed the month of April as Innovation and Technology Month in Illinois. To celebrate this, the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) co-hosted the first CareerSpark STEAM Expo in Springfield. This hands-on, interactive work and career readiness experience for 8th grade students, inspired more than 700 students from […]

CHICAGO – With the respiratory virus season continuing to wind down, Illinois’ overall respiratory virus level is now Minimal and all counties in the state are at Low level for COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to CDC data for the week ending April 20. The total number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois declined 22% during the same week, according to the CDC

CHICAGO, IL – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Housing Rehabilitation. A total of $8.9 million has been awarded to 14 communities, which will support housing rehabilitation projects.   “No one should have to worry if

LEBANON, Ill. — Mary Wagner of Red Bud, Ill. participated in McKendree University’s 11th annual Academic Excellence Celebration (AEC) on Thursday, April 25.   The 2024 event featured presentations, poster presentations, an art exhibit, a choir concert, a band concert and more. Mary co-presented “Navigating Technology and Relationships” and co-presented “Crisis Simulation (Part 1): Student

SRINGFIELD – The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) considered a number of regulatory matters during its regularly scheduled meeting recently.   IGB Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter reminded Illinois sports wagering, video gaming and casino gambling operators of their obligations not to directly market or advertise to minors.   “The IGB is committed to maintaining the safety

SPRINGFIELD – April is Alcohol Awareness Month in the United States. Alcohol Awareness Month aims to raise awareness about the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption through activities, events, educational materials, and conversations to create effective strategies for preventing alcohol-related problems.   Alcohol Awareness Month focuses on several key aspects of alcohol awareness, such as: •

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam. ​ Over the past two days, ISP has received several phone calls from individuals reporting a person claiming to be an ISP investigator telling them their identity has been stolen. ​ This is a scam. ​ ISP special agents will not

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) commends the Biden Administration for launching the America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge to conserve and restore America’s vital freshwater systems for future generations.   The America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge: A Partnership to Conserve and Restore America’s Rivers, Lakes, Streams, and Wetlands sets a national goal to

GLEN CARBON, Ill. – This summer, girls can be fun, free, and fearless – all in a supportive space that’s full of friends! Whether it’s for a day or a week, Girl Scout Camp is just the place to let loose, live it up, and laugh out loud! Not a Girl Scout? No problem! Sign

ULLIN – On April 23, 2024, at approximately 9:06 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a traffic crash in Union County involving an ISP trooper’s squad car hit by a motorist who failed to move over.   On the above date and time, an ISP squad car was parked on the inside shoulder on Interstate 57 northbound near