Ill State News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement regarding his vote against a continuing resolution that funds the government at current levels into the first two months of next year without any spending cuts or new border security funding:   “At a time when American families are fighting to make ends […]

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Clandestine Lab Team (CLT) recently hosted a Basic 40-hour Clandestine Lab Safety School and two 16-hour Clandestine Micro-Lab recertification courses to combat the increase in unknown drugs found on the street and the rise of labs used to make illicit drugs.   “ISP is committed to combating illegal drugs

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is announcing the latest recipient of a grant for projects funded through the Wildlife Preservation Fund grant program.   The Wildlife Preservation Fund provides grants under the Illinois Non-Game Wildlife Protection Act. Five percent of non-federal dollars deposited into the Illinois Wildlife Preservation Fund are committed

SPRINGFIELD – Seven organizations have been awarded state Habitat Fund Project grants from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.   This grant program enhances game and non-game wildlife habitat through projects developed by non-profit organizations and governmental entities. Funding for the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program comes from the sale of habitat

COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold an in-person public hearing on the Illinois 3 Connector project within Madison, Fairmont City and East St. Louis in Madison and St. Clair counties. The hearing will be held:   Tuesday, Nov. 28 4 – 7 p.m. Clyde C. Jordan Senior Citizens Center 6755 State St.,

Springfield — Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement concerning the passage of SB1559, the Transporter License Moratorium & Fee Deferral:   “The passage of SB1559 through both chambers of the General Assembly is another step towards guaranteeing Illinois is the home of an equitable legal cannabis system that does not disregard the injustices of the

CHICAGO – Yesterday, the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), in collaboration with co-sponsors Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (IPHEC), announced plans for the 2023 State of Illinois Vendor Summit. Scheduled for Thursday, November 30, 2023, the summit will run from 9:30

CHICAGO – The Board of Directors of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce has named Lou Sandoval as its next Chief Executive Officer and President. Sandoval’s appointment as CEO follows a national search led by Koya Partners, the executive recruiting firm focused on mission-driven leadership. As CEO, Sandoval will lead the Chamber in representing the business community

CHICAGO – To launch the Illinois Innovation Challenge, the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) has partnered with HIGH-TECH CHI, a citywide celebration of computer science education co-hosted by Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, CS for Success, and Discovery Partners Institute.    High-Tech CHI will provide hands-on experiences for students in grades K-14, families and community members

Manteno, Ill.– The Illinois Veterans’ Home at Manteno is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff. There are 19 residents and 11 staff who have tested positive for COVID-19, and all are presenting mild symptoms. The positive residents have been administered antiviral treatment, and no one has been hospitalized.   The