Ill State News

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: •

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam. ​ Over the past two days, ISP has received several phone calls from individuals reporting a person claiming to be an ISP investigator telling them their identity has been stolen. ​ This is a scam. ​ ISP special agents will not

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) commends the Biden Administration for launching the America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge to conserve and restore America’s vital freshwater systems for future generations.   The America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge: A Partnership to Conserve and Restore America’s Rivers, Lakes, Streams, and Wetlands sets a national goal to

GLEN CARBON, Ill. – This summer, girls can be fun, free, and fearless – all in a supportive space that’s full of friends! Whether it’s for a day or a week, Girl Scout Camp is just the place to let loose, live it up, and laugh out loud! Not a Girl Scout? No problem! Sign

ULLIN – On April 23, 2024, at approximately 9:06 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a traffic crash in Union County involving an ISP trooper’s squad car hit by a motorist who failed to move over.   On the above date and time, an ISP squad car was parked on the inside shoulder on Interstate 57 northbound near

LITCHFIELD – On April 20, 2024, at approximately 9:02 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a traffic crash south of Litchfield in Macoupin County involving an ISP trooper’s squad car hit by a motorist who failed to move over.   On the above date and time, an ISP squad car was parked and blocking a lane of traffic

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum’s groundbreaking Growing Up X exhibition earned two awards from the Illinois Association of Museums, the state’s top museum organization.   Growing Up X won an Award of Superior Achievement, the highest award given in the exhibits category, and the Innovation Award for the interactive rec room component of the exhibit.   Growing Up

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus are calling attention to serious issues with a proposed funding formula for the state’s higher education system. The Senators held a press conference on April 18th to inform the public about the changes that could be coming to university funding.   “Our universities play a vital

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Liquor Control Commission’s (ILCC) Legal Division is pleased to announce that licensees now have the ability to pay ILCC fines and penalties online through MyTax Illinois. Previously, licensees had no method to pay fines or penalties online. Licensees who have been assessed a penalty via an Offer in Compromise, Post-Conference