Ill State News

CHICAGO, Ill. — Governor JB Pritzker has announced the resignation of Prisoner Review Board (PRB) chair Donald Shelton. Shelton had served on the PRB since September of 2012, joining the board after a lengthy career with the Champaign Police Department.   “Donald Shelton served the state of Illinois in his role with the PRB for […]

CHICAGO — On Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker announced his appointment of Robert Vickery, a leader in juvenile justice reform for nearly two decades, as the next director of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) pending senate approval. Vickery currently serves as Interim Director of IDJJ, following the selection of previous Director Heidi Mueller to lead

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) announces nearly $700,000 in Veterans’ Cash Grant Program awards to Illinois organizations that provide vital services to veterans and their families across our state. Awardees will receive funding to address veteran homelessness, post-traumatic stress treatment, workforce development, education, transportation training, and community development programs. These

SPRINGFIELD – At a recent Capitol press conference, House Republican State Representatives laid out a bold legislative package aimed at improving public safety, recruiting and retaining police officers and other law enforcement officials, and providing assistance to victims of violent crime.   Those in attendance said there is a concerning trend we see here in

DOWNER’S GROVE – The Illinois State Association of Letter Carriers announced Monday morning it would hold an informational picket to voice their objections to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s “Delivering for America” plan during his visit to Downers Grove yesterday afternoon.   According to an official with the association: “The ongoing implementation of DeJoy’s “Delivering for

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor’s (IDOL) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA) has released an updated fact sheet detailing the top 20 fire department safety violations.   The standards cited by IL OSHA occurred during fire department inspections between 2022-2023.   IL OSHA inspects municipal fire departments and fire protection districts across

CARTERVILLE, Ill. – On Friday, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) hosted its first ‘Corrections Wellness for Families’ class for adult family members of frontline employees in the southern region of Illinois. IDOC’s Staff Wellness Response Team (SWRT) presented the course to the family members from seven correctional facilities, who spent the day at John

CHICAGO—Governor JB Pritzker Monday announced the resignation of Prisoner Review Board (PRB) member LeAnn Miller. Miller conducted the recent Crosetti Brand hearing and prepared a draft order provided to a panel of two additional members for concurrence, as per PRB procedure.   “The Prisoner Review Board must be able to operate independently as they review

SIOUXFALLS, South Dakota – Financial advisors in Illinois have an average review score of 4.3, below the national average (4.4).   Countless Americans entrust financial advisors with their financial well-being and the management of their finances. Interestingly, the choice of a financial advisor is often made through a brief internet search rather than through personal