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Pritzker Backs Illinois Social Media Safety Bill for Children
June 1 2026 at 9:57 AM
SPRINGFIELD – Today, Governor JB Pitzker issued the following statement following the passage of the Children's Online Social Media Safety Act to force big tech to implement measures to keep...[Read More]
Hundreds to Rally at Illinois Capitol Over Data Center Guardrails
May 28 2026 at 11:07 AM
SPRINGFIELD - Nearly 600 community leaders, environmental advocates, faith leaders, business representatives, consumer groups, students and state legislators are expected to rally Saturday at the Illinois...[Read More]
Governor Pritzker Announces $5 Million Available for Tourism Grant Programs
May 27 2026 at 11:25 AM
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $5 million is available in tourism funding through three grant programs:...[Read More]
Congress Approves $1.6 Billion for St. Louis VA Hospital Modernization, Bost Says
May 21 2026 at 1:53 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that Congress has approved a Department of Veterans Affairs budget request of $1.6 billion to modernize the John Cochran Veterans...[Read More]
Western Illinois Woman Claims $1 Million Powerball Prize
May 21 2026 at 1:44 PM
CHICAGO — A western Illinois woman is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $1 million prize on Powerball ® . Diana of Carman matched all five white ball numbers —...[Read More]
Harriss, Schmidt Advance Illinois Bills on Local Transparency and Veteran License Plates
May 21 2026 at 11:30 AM
SPRINGFIELD — Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) and Representative Kevin Schmidt (114th-Millstadt) today announced the passage of two bills focused on government transparency and supporting...[Read More]
Forest Service adds June 6 as 2026 fee-free day for National Trails Day
May 16 2026 at 8:15 AM
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service today announced an additional 2026 recreation fee-free day on June 6 in celebration of National Trails Day, providing no cost use of all standard...[Read More]
Pritzker says 1,500 first-time Illinois homebuyers received $18 million in down payment aid
May 15 2026 at 3:57 PM
CHICAGO — Governor Pritzker announced that 1,500 new Illinois homebuyers have been offered $18 million in downpayment assistance through the newly created IHDAccess Home (Access Home)...[Read More]
Rep. Mary Miller Introduces “In God We Trust Act” in Commemoration of America 250
May 14 2026 at 1:42 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) introduced the House companion bill to Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-MO) In God We Trust Act, which requires the General Services...[Read More]
Illinois Lottery Player Has Magic Millionaire-Club Scratch-Off Moment
May 13 2026 at 11:30 AM
CHICAGO — A quick stop at a local retailer turned into a million-dollar moment for Jerry of Island Lake, Illinois. Jerry won the $1,000,000 grand prize playing the Illinois Lottery’s Millionair...[Read More]

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