Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – Representing local leaders from across the state, the Illinois Municipal League (IML) announced its annual ‘Moving Cities Forward’ legislative platform, which aims to ensure the long-term success of Illinois’ 1,294 cities, villages and towns.   Municipal officials are advocating for policies that promote local decision making, protect local revenue and advance public safety pension […]

CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker has announced the 2024 recipients of the Order of Lincoln, the state’s highest civilian honor for professional achievement and public service. This year’s Lincoln Laureates will be honored at the upcoming 60th annual Convocation and Investiture at 5:30 p.m. on April 13, 2024, at the Chicago History Museum.   “I couldn’t

SPRINGFIELD – At the Illinois Gaming Board’s (the “IGB” or “Board”) first meeting of the year, it reported that the State and local governments earned more than $1.5 billion in tax revenue from Illinois’ 15 licensed casinos, more than 46,000 video gaming terminals and 13 sports wagering operators statewide in 2023.   Total revenue from

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Museum announces its newest exhibition, Presidential Illinois, is now on view at its Springfield museum on the Capitol Complex.   The exhibition displays significant artifacts highlighting the four U.S. presidents who have called Illinois home: Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama. For the first time, the public

SPRINGFIELD, IL – In an effort to expand the availability of fresh, locally-grown produce and strengthen the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crop industry, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) plans to distribute more than $545,000 over a three-year period thanks to funding allocated in the Specialty Crop Block Grant program in the federal Farm Bill.

DECATUR, Ill.– Millikin University is pleased to announce the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester.   Students who attempt 12 graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher earn Dean’s List honors. Students

Key proposals would provide tuition assistance, free childcare for workers, support research and development programs, and allow for carbon capture and sequestration   SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) unveiled its 2024 legislative agenda today, advocating for measures to strengthen the state’s manufacturing ecosystem by supporting students and families entering the workforce, advancing the development

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge has issued a statement that rejects a stance taken by the National FOP concerning United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.   The National FOP on Tuesday sent a letter of support for Mayorkas ahead of an impeachment vote in the

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced seven awards, totaling $3.3 million, through the Route 66 Grant Program. This funding is intended to boost local tourism and attract visitors to the historic Route 66, leading up to the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 in 2026.