Ill State News

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) has filed an emergency rule with the Illinois Secretary of State to implement the Protect Illinois Communities Act (Act).    On January 10, 2023, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law Public Act 102-1116 regulating the sale and distribution of assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and switches in Illinois.  The Act went into […]

SPRINGFIELD – September is Food Safety Education Month, and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is offering tips on ensuring that your Game Day plans are not marred by improperly cooked or handled food.   Safe preparation and service of food items is key to preventing the spread of foodborne illness.   “Football season

COUNTRYSIDE – The Illinois State Police has announced the 13th and 14th Scott’s Law related crash in 2023.   No. 13 occurred on September 14, 2023, at approximately 2:39 a.m., when Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash involving an ISP Trooper’s squad car on the shoulder of Interstate 55 southbound near

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists and farmers about traffic safety as Illinois enters the fall harvest season. Agriculture is one of the leading industries in Illinois and farmers across the state will be moving equipment along roadways during the harvest season, which typically begins in early September and can last

CHICAGO – Families, school leaders, and community advocates gathered today on Chicago’s south side to challenge Illinois lawmakers to save their scholarships by renewing the Invest in Kids Act Tax Credit Scholarship Program, which is set to expire at the end of the year.   “Families should have the ability to choose the right school, especially

EFFINGHAM, Ill. — Dieterich Bank has announced the appointment of Raymond Wagner, Managing Director and Partner, Thompson Street Capital Partners, to the board of directors of Prime Banc Corp. and Dieterich Bank.   Bob Willenborg, Chairman of the board of Prime Banc Corp and Dieterich Bank said, “Ray brings a deep sense of community and

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists and farmers about traffic safety as Illinois enters the fall harvest season.  Agriculture is one of the leading industries in Illinois and farmers across the state will be moving equipment along roadways during the harvest season, which typically begins in early September and can last into November. 

SPRINGFIELD— The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has named Ben Riser, Refinery Manager of ExxonMobil’s refinery in Joliet, to its Board of Directors as the association continues to build on its strong record of leadership on behalf of manufacturers across the state.   “We are happy to welcome Ben as the newest member of our Board