Ill State News

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announces that $19.6 million was returned to consumers this year from lost or unclaimed life insurance policies and annuities, thanks to the Life Policy Locator service available to consumers at no charge.    “September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, an ideal time to remind Illinoisans to use  the free Life […]

By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com BLOOMINGTON — Darren Bailey’s second campaign for governor will take a different approach to Chicago and its suburbs following his unsuccessful 2022 bid, the downstate farmer and former Republican state lawmaker told supporters Thursday.     Former Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey speaks to supporters at a rally in Bloomington

By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders in Chicago canceled a meeting scheduled for Friday with members of Illinois’ congressional delegation.   Illinois’ Democratic members of Congress had asked for a meeting with ICE Chicago Field Office Director Russell Hott. They were seeking to learn more about ICE and the

SPRINGFIELD – September marks not only the beginning of the fall season but also Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) urges citizens to share an important message: no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.   Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) refer to a range of lifelong physical, behavioral, and

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) has been awarded the 2025 Government Experience Project Award by the Center for Digital Government (CDG). The Project Awards recognize innovative digital initiatives nationwide that make it easier for residents to interact with government.    DoIT earned the honor for its “Move Over Illinois! Real-time Emergency

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Herrin Police Department has announced Officer Kevin R. Bailey as the first new hire in the state certified through the military police reciprocity program launched earlier this year by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB).   The swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, September 17, at Herrin City Hall, marks a

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order Tuesday directing state agencies to identify up to four percent of general fund appropriations next year and limit hiring and non-essential spending.   Pritzker blames President Trump’s “reckless economic policies” for the move.   Illinois Republicans criticized the governor’s executive order.   “This is, in

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released new fall respiratory virus vaccine guidance and issued a statewide standing order to ensure access to COVID-19 vaccines.     Additionally, for routine, non-seasonal vaccines, IDPH recommends that healthcare providers continue to follow the CDC immunization schedules for children and adults issued as of August 7, 2025, which are based on years of science,

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans to take appropriate precautions against tick bites after an Illinois resident became seriously ill with Powassan – a tickborne illness that had not previously been detected in this state.  IDPH and the local health department are currently investigating whether the resident was exposed to

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor JB Pritzker announced the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair attendance totaled over 1 million in 2025.    “Illinois state fairs are a part of a time-honored tradition for generations of families,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This year’s attendance figures are proof of the enduring value of state fairs as over