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Plummer Legislation Strengthening DCFS Transparency And Accountability Signed Into Law
2 hours ago
EDWARDSVILLE — State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) sponsored legislation recently signed into law to strengthen transparency and accountability in Department of Children & Family Service...[Read More]
Senators Tracy and Harriss Legislation Strengthening Assisted Living Standards Signed into Law
August 4 2026 at 10:20 AM
SPRINGFIELD – Legislation sponsored by State Senator Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) and Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) to strengthen standards for Illinois assisted living facilities was signed...[Read More]
Senator Harriss Reacts To Release Of Legislative Inspector General's Report
August 3 2026 at 10:00 AM
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) issued the following statement following the release of the Legislative Inspector General's report regarding former State Representative...[Read More]
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Protect Illinois' Most Vulnerable Residents
July 30 2026 at 1:20 PM
CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed a package of legislation that protects some of the most vulnerable Illinoisians. This includes expanding safeguards for older adults, people with...[Read More]
Illinois Ticket Wins $5 Million in Mega Millions Drawing
July 29 2026 at 4:59 PM
CHICAGO – Someone in Illinois is a whole lot richer today after the Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Mega Millions drawing. While the $800 million jackpot winning ticket was sold in Florida, a lucky...[Read More]
National Blood Crisis NOW: Immediate Need For Blood Donations
July 28 2026 at 9:10 AM
ST. LOUIS — For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors are asked to act...[Read More]
Kewanee man wins $1 million on $5 Illinois Lottery scratch-off before birthday
July 24 2026 at 10:53 AM
CHICAGO — Birthday celebrations came a little early for Steve of Kewanee, Illinois, after he scratched his way to a $1,000,000 top prize on a $5 Onyx Instant Ticket just days before his birthday....[Read More]
Five Illinois Metro Areas Add Jobs Over The Year In June
July 23 2026 at 1:30 PM
SPRINGFIELD – Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in 5 metropolitan areas, including seven consecutive months of year-over-year job growth for Lake County, and decreased in 7 metropolitan...[Read More]
Report: ISU is Largest Preparer of Teachers Among American Public Universities
July 21 2026 at 11:08 AM
NORMAL - It’s already Back to School time, as youngsters prepare to head back to the classrooms. When they get there, it’s a good chance that they may have a teacher from Illinois State....[Read More]
IDOT Seeks Public Input In Annual Illinois Transportation Survey
July 20 2026 at 12:32 PM
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking the public for their feedback on the state's transportation system and the agency’s performance through the annual...[Read More]

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