Illinois census outreach groups await delayed state funds February 3, 2020 12:12 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — Some of the groups tasked with helping ensure that Illinois gets a good turnout for…
Activists sue 2 sheriffs over alleged TRUST Act violations November 8, 2019 10:58 am|CHICAGO (AP) – The ACLU of Illinois and other advocacy groups have sued two county sheriffs for alleged…
Pritzker spends $850K of his money to fix Governor’s Mansion October 6, 2019 11:03 am|CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is spending $850,000 of his own money to continue renovations to the…
Report: Ex-gaming head engaged in prohibited political acts September 19, 2019 11:33 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The former chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board allegedly engaged in prohibited political activity…
Pritzker signs new law raising teacher pay to $40,000 August 23, 2019 10:49 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation raising teachers’ minimum salary to $40,000 over…
New security measures for governor’s mansion tours unveiled August 21, 2019 10:58 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – New security measures will be put in place next month for tours of Illinois’…
Thousands visit Illinois governor mansion after renovations July 22, 2019 2:54 pm|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Thousands of people have visited the Illinois governor’s mansion since it reopened last year…
State financial reporting consolidation overrun at $150M July 12, 2019 10:04 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – An audit has found that state electronic financial reporting consolidation has cost $150 million…
21-year sentence handed man who killed child welfare worker July 11, 2019 1:22 pm|MOUNT CARROLL, Ill. (AP) – A man charged with murder in the death of an Illinois child welfare…
Stiffer texting while driving penalties begin Monday June 29, 2019 4:11 pm|Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislative initiative strengthening the law on texting while driving takes effect Monday,…
State health portal costing, not saving, money, audit finds March 28, 2019 11:31 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – An audit has found that a plan to save $500 million a year on…
Renovations continue at Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum March 28, 2019 11:29 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Crews are working 10-hour shifts to finish renovations at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum…
Lung Association study: Illinois lags in cutting tobacco use February 4, 2019 12:30 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – A new study by the American Lung Association says Illinois is not doing enough to…
Pritzker orders stepped-up fight against HIV February 2, 2019 12:10 pm|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has directed his administration to enhance efforts to eliminate HIV.
Pritzker places state employees on correct step pay plan January 29, 2019 12:36 pm|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says state employees will be placed on the correct step…
Illinois lawmakers consider raising tobacco-buying age to 21 January 29, 2019 12:19 pm|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois legislators are reviving bills that would raise the legal age to purchase tobacco…
Pritzker seeks more time on appeal, stresses labor peace January 25, 2019 12:23 pm|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is asking the Illinois Supreme Court for more time to consider…
Illinois ends participation in multi-state voter database January 24, 2019 12:18 pm|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois State Board of Elections has voted to end the state’s participation in…
Rauner administration reduced number of state patronage jobs January 22, 2019 12:43 pm|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A special counsel to former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says his administration reclassified thousands…
Illinois State to receive $9.6M to repair arts buildings January 19, 2019 5:46 pm|BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) – Illinois State University is to receive $9.6 million in state money to pay for…