Ill State News

Springfield, IL – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) issued the following statement in response to the Illinois Supreme Court’s 5-2 decision to uphold the controversial no-cash bail provisions of SAFE-T Act:   “I am extremely disappointed by the Court’s ruling. Throughout the past few years, we have seen Democratic lawmakers prioritize the needs and wants […]

CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois delegation continued their mission to the United Kingdom yesterday and announced the intent to pursue a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK to advance trade and economic development goals.   The Governor and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch met with Nigel Huddleston, Minister of State at

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fraternal Order of State Lodge President Chris Southwood has issued the following statement regarding Tuesday’s ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court concerning the no cash bail provision of the so-called Safe-T Act passed by the Illinois General Assembly:   “Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court confirms Illinois’ status as the state

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is targeting vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violence crimes using a $10 million Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council grant from the Illinois Secretary of State.   “The Illinois State Police is focusing on solving and stopping vehicular theft and hijacking crimes using an

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative David Friess released the following statement concerning the Illinois Supreme Court ruling on the Safe-T Act today:   “The citizens of Illinois deserve to live, work, and raise their families in their communities without fear for their safety. Today, the Illinois Supreme Court acted to uphold the “no cash bail” provision

CHICAGO – Yesterday, the Illinois Lottery, in collaboration with lotteries across North America, kicks off Lottery Week.   Lottery Week runs from July 17 to 22, 2023 and is a celebration of lotteries across the United States and Canada, in acknowledgement of their collective contributions to the communities they serve. The goal of Lottery Week

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) is proud to announce new board leaders and members for 2023-2024, which will further enhance the association’s record of advocacy on behalf of banks across the state.   “We are thrilled to welcome such a strong group of new board members,” said Randy Hultgren, President and CEO of

WESTCHESTER – On July 14, 2023, at approximately 3:58 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a three-vehicle traffic crash involving an ISP Trooper’s squad car on the Mannheim Road ramp to Interstate 290 eastbound, Westchester, Cook County.   On the above date and time, an ISP Troop 3 Trooper was stationary on the right

HIGHLAND – The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to investigate a crash that occurred on July 12, 2023, at approximately 1:54 a.m. involving a Greyhound passenger bus and three commercial motor vehicles on Interstate 70 westbound near the entrance ramp to the Silver Lake Rest Area at milepost 27 in Madison County.    Westbound lanes were shut-down by