Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – Chronic wasting disease has been detected in Ford County, expanding the geographic presence of the infection in free-ranging deer populations in northern Illinois, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced today.   Chronic wasting disease, commonly referred to as CWD, is an always-fatal neurological disease that threatens the long-term health of white-tailed deer in […]

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first bird to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2024 in Douglas County. The specimen was collected by Douglas County Health Department staff on April 2 in Villa Grove. The early report of the first bird comes following a mild winter

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announced today that its second annual mental health parity ad campaign will again kick off during Mental Health Awareness Month.The radio, digital, and social media ads will run in several markets, including Chicago, Springfield, Rockford, and Peoria to raise awareness about mental health parity.   This year, the

SPRINGFIELD – Throughout the month of May, Governor Pritzker, the Illinois State Police (ISP), and law enforcement agencies across the state will celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Illinois. ​ Governor Pritzker proclaimed May as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Illinois to serve as a time when we come together to remember those who have lost

SPRINGFIELD and CHAMPAIGN – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) are reminding Illinois private well-owners to properly maintain their wells and recommend that they test their wells for potential contaminants. Most private wells which are properly constructed and maintained provide safe water for years. However, contamination can occur

CHICAGO – On Monday, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (Region V) concluded National Fair Housing Month with an educational event on housing equity. The event’s theme was “Building Inclusive Communities: How Illinois’ Source of Income Protection Expands

Former head of election integrity at Meta shares strategy to protect our democracy in an age of social media and AI CHICAGO, Ill.– Diane Chang, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Brown Institute for Media Innovation at Columbia Journalism School and the former head of Election Integrity and Product Strategy at Meta, shared ways to protect and secure

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: •