Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker today issued a state disaster proclamation after severe weather and flooding caused extensive damage across Boone, Cook, Kane, McHenry, and Will Counties from August 16-19, 2025. The proclamation ensures that state resources can be directed to support local response and long-term recovery efforts.   “To support those impacted by the devastating […]

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that Springfield’s Jefferson and Madison Street underpasses are in the running for the grand prize in the America’s Transportation Awards, the top honor for state departments of transportation. The project was recognized for improving safety, mobility and quality of life in the heart of the capital city.   “We are

CHICAGO— The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) welcomed Caleb J. Melamed as the newest member of the Board and considered a number of regulatory matters during its regularly scheduled September meeting.   “Caleb brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in gaming law and policy to the Board,” said Illinois Gaming Board Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter.

CHICAGO – As part of the Pritzker Administration’s commitment to expanding the health care workforce and providing needed care to the people of Illinois, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today announced a new licensure process that will better enable internationally trained physicians to provide their services to the people of Illinois. International

By Terri Bryant, Illinois state senator   Pritzker Adds Two to Prisoner Review Board, Republicans Continue Calls for More Transparency Appointments to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board (PRB) are once again facing criticism after Governor JB Pritzker added two new members to the state’s parole and release board last month. On August 29, Governor Pritzker

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are teaming up to make sure haunted houses in Illinois are safe before doors open for the Halloween season.   Haunted houses operated by not-for-profit religious, educational, or charitable organizations may apply for an exemption from IDOL inspections.

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced an $18 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to replace existing on-road diesel Class 4-8 medium- and heavy-duty local freight trucks and Class 8 port drayage trucks with all-electric Class 4-8 trucks located and operated in one of the Volkswagen (VW) priority

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in August to 100.8, nearly 3 points above the 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, four increased, four decreased, and two were unchanged. The increase in those expecting real sales to be higher contributed the most to the rise in the Optimism

MURPHYSBORO, Illinois – Continuing a tradition that dates back to 1931, this year’s Trigg Ozark Tour will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and will take participants on an all-day journey back in time to the place where Illinois began, Randolph County.   Tickets are still available for an excursion that will give participants