Ill State News

JOLIET – The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge is hosting a recruitment fair for prospective law enforcement and corrections officers on Wednesday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the main campus of Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Road in Joliet.   Numerous local, county, state, federal and college law enforcement and […]

CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a state-wide program to standardize soil health practices and set clear levels of achievement for farmers engaging in best practices. The program enables IDOA to implement legislation passed this year to increase use of cover crops, strip till, no till, and

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are encouraging eligible families to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support with utility bill assistance for natural gas, propane, and electricity. Applications opened today, October 2, for income-eligible households with seniors age 60+, Illinoisans with a

CHICAGO – With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month underway across the country, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are reminding the public that early detection is the most effective way to prevent the deadly disease. The Governor has issued a proclamation declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and October 20

SPRINGFIELD – People can now submit an endorsement affidavit online for assault weapons, assault weapon attachments, .50 caliber rifles, and .50 caliber cartridges.    On January 10, 2023, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law Public Act 102-1116, the Protect Illinois Communities Act, regulating the sale and distribution of these items in Illinois, along with large capacity ammunition

CHICAGO – Unsafe sleep is a leading cause of death for children one year old and younger and during Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month, Illinois DCFS is reminding parents and caregivers of three simple steps they can take to ensure infants are put to sleep safely.   “As much as we love our babies, sleeping

GRANITE CITY– On September 30, 2023, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash involving an ISP Trooper’s squad car on Interstate 270 Eastbound, just west of the Missouri state line, Granite City, Madison County.   On the above date and time, an ISP Troop 8 Trooper was stationary

SPRINGFIELD – During a Friday morning press conference, Illinois House Republicans, led by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie discussed problems brought forth this week by two Illinois Auditor General reports dealing with state agencies.   One Auditor General report shows more failures at DCFS….more failures than in the last review, but with similar promises from

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has endorsed the recommendation by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the newly FDA-approved vaccine for RSV that can be administered during weeks 32 to 36 of pregnancy to protect babies from the virus. This followed recommendations earlier this year for a preventive

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Police has been accredited by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) – a recognition of the department’s commitment to excellence in enforcing conservation laws, promoting boating safety, and protecting the natural resources of Illinois.   Accreditation by NASBLA signifies that the Illinois Conservation Police has met and exceeded