Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, has been detected in Putnam, Marshall, Adams, and Peoria counties, expanding the geographic presence of the disease in free-ranging deer populations in northern Illinois, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced today.    Adams County is the first documented case recorded outside of the leading edge of the CWD […]

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro), Minority Spokesperson for the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s new executive orders aimed at revitalizing the American coal industry:   “President Trump’s executive action is welcome news for Southern Illinois and working families across the country. For too

GOLCONDA – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $41,500 in funding to support Main Street Golconda’s efforts to save the historic Sweetwater Saloon. Following Main Street Golconda’s pleas for emergency aid, Governor Pritzker called the organizers to offer his assistance and coordinate a grant funding opportunity to

SPRINGFIELD – Chosen by voters from an initial field of more than 250 entries, the Aerial Firefighting Helicopter Refill Pump made by MTH pumps in Plano has been crowned the winner of the 2025 “Makers Madness” contest, earning the title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.   Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and sponsored

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies to promote Distracted Driving Awareness Month, reminding drivers to pay attention or pay the price. Distracted driving, which involves cellphone use or any activity that takes attention away from the task of operating your vehicle, is

SPRINGFIELD – As spring sets in and more people head outside, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding everyone to leave baby birds and young animals alone when they encounter them in the wild.    Well-intentioned people may believe they’re helping nature by taking possession of young rabbits, fawn deer, baby birds and other

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) is excited to announce the donation of a collection of items from President Abraham Lincoln’s extended family in Springfield.   These family belongings are donated by descendants of the Hickox-Edwards families in memory of Catharine Officer Saxe Loucks. Passed down through five generations, they offer an exciting glimpse into

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) released the following statement regarding new global tariffs announced today:   “Our state’s economic strength relies on manufacturing, which creates jobs, drives innovation and welcomes widespread investment. The new tariffs announced today will increase the cost of manufacturing products in America, threatening competitiveness and resulting in even higher prices

SPRINGFIELD —Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced a funding opportunity that will provide grants to units of local government for the collection and disposal of household sharps from their residents. Sharps, including needles, syringes, and lancets, collected from private citizens are a household waste. Through the grant program, Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Waterfowl hunters are encouraged to attend one of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) 2025 public open houses to contribute feedback on issues related to waterfowl hunting, including waterfowl hunting zones and future waterfowl season dates.   Input gathered from the public will be used to inform dates for the 2026 through 2030