Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – After the Illinois House passed the new state budget on partisan lines in the wee- hours of Wednesday morning, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued the following statement:    “This budget is a negligent political document that comes at a massive price to Illinois families. The partisan approach by Democratic leaders has pushed

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) is announcing the second segment of their inaugural educational webinar series, entitled State of Illinois Buying Plan – Making it Work for Your Business. The webinar will be held virtually on Wednesday, June 26th from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.   “CEI is leveraging strategic partnerships and

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF), representing community providers of services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and serious mental illnesses, today issued the following statement after the final state budget proposal was acted on by the Illinois Legislature: “We offer a sincere and important thank you to state legislators and Gov. Pritzker’s

SPRINGFIELD – The Arena will host a variety of family friendly events during the 2024 Illinois State Fair. Tickets for all of these fan-favorite events are on sale now.   Thursday, August 8 – Monsters of Destruction Monsters of Destruction take over The Arena Thursday, August 8 with an all-out monster truck thrill show featuring

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Amid growing controversy over Governor Pritzker’s Prisoner Review Board (PRB), including a recent high-profile tragedy where a young boy was murdered by an offender shortly after being released, State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has sponsored legislation aimed at reforming the troubled body.   “The Prisoner Review Board has suffered from repeated issues

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) issued the following statement after Democratic lawmakers passed a budget that spends more than $53 billion in Fiscal Year 2025:   “Once again, Governor Pritzker and his allies have set a new state budget record – increasing spending by 32 percent since he first took office. And

SPRINGFIELD-An initiative of the Illinois Education Association expressing the need for more guidance concerning student discipline, was given final approval in the Illinois House Friday morning.   SB1400 requires the State Board of Education to consult with stakeholders in its drafted and published guidance, and requires the guidance to be drafted and published on or

EAST ALTON – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 6 was requested by the East Alton Police Department (EAPD) to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred May 23, 2024 at approximately 11:31 p.m. Officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 200 block of Lakeside Avenue, East Alton.