SPRINGFIELD – For the fourth year in a row, the number of shootings on Illinois interstates has dropped. The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reporting interstate shootings statewide decreased 31% in 2025, compared to 2024, with zero fatal interstate shooting in Illinois. This is the first time in roughly a decade there has been zero […]
CHICAGO — Get Covered Illinois has announced that it is giving residents an additional 16 days to enroll in health insurance through the state’s official marketplace. Customers now have until January 31 to apply for and enroll in coverage. “We are seeing record numbers of customers finding more affordable coverage by taking the time to
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s decision to sign the controversial energy omnibus legislation from Veto Session into law: “Governor Pritzker just signed an $8 billion rate hike into law and tried to call it an energy plan. This bill guarantees higher electric
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State’s talent pipeline and training drive national recognition CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced that Site Selection Magazine, the leading economic development publication, has named Illinois #1 for workforce development in the Midwest and #3 in the nation for 2026 – up from #2
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites families, wildlife watchers and nature lovers to experience eagle-watching events across the state this winter. The best time to see the majestic bald eagle in Illinois is during the winter when the raptors seek open water areas for fishing. Certain Illinois state parks and locations,
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) Office of Supplier Diversity, in collaboration with the IT Procurement Office (ITPO), announces the launch of a new webinar series titled “Mastering the State Contracting Game” as part of the “Leveraging Diversity in Technology Procurement” educational series. This five-part series is designed to equip current
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in November, unchanged from September, and down -0.5 percentage point from the same month, one year ago, based on data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The revised September unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.4
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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) announced the recipients of its annual Outdoor Excellence Awards. The awards recognize individuals and organizations whose work has strengthened conservation, outdoor recreation, and public access across Illinois. 2025 Illinois Outdoor Excellence Award winners: Outdoor Writer/Author of the Year – Steve Sarley Steve Sarley is recognized for more
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CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) has announced two funding opportunities for the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program, totaling $50 million in grants to historically underserved communities. ICJIA will allocate $35 million to support community reentry from the criminal legal system, economic development, and civil legal aid programs, with another
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites the public to celebrate the reopening of the Henry N. Barkhausen Cache River Wetland Center at Cache River State Natural Area in southern Illinois from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly environmental crafts; explore nearly 20 interactive community education and conservation
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