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Comptroller Mendoza Kicks Off Fiscal Year 2027 With All The State’s General Revenue Fund Bills Paid, Again

SPRINGFIELD – At the close of fiscal year 2026 on June 30, Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoz...

In Japan, Duckworth Continues Efforts to Bring More Agriculture, Quantum and Economic Investments to Illinois

TOKYO, JAPAN – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign...

JULY 9 IN DECATUR: Budzinski to Convene Third Workforce Summit, Highlighting Careers in Agriculture

SPRINGFIELD — On Thursday, July 9, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) will host her third...

Springfield State Historic Sites Hosting July 4 Activities This Holiday Weekend

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois state historic sites in downtown Springfield will celebrate Independence...

Illinoisans Invited To Participate In Summer Wild Turkey Survey

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is asking hunters, landowners,...

Duckworth, Jackson Reintroduce Legislation To Help Reduce Gun Violence And Honor Slain Chicago Student Blair Holt

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Jonathan Jackson...

Celebrating America’s 250th Year Safely This Fourth Of July

SPRINGFIELD – Summer brings many great things: hot weather, warm beaches, family vacations,...

Attorney General Raoul Blocks Weaponization Of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general won their...

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Landmark Legislation To Keep The Illinois Cannabis Market Safe And Growing

CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined legislators and community members at Sway Dispensary...

ICC Offers Energy Efficiency Tips To Help Beat The Heat

SPRINGFIELD – “Dangerously high heat and humidity is expected to continue across Illinois...

Consumer Alert: Attorney General Raoul Warns Residents To Be On The Lookout For Storm-Related Repair Scams After Record-Breaking Spring Storms

CHICAGO – As communities across the state continue to clean up and rebuild after multiple...

Illinois Department Of Early Childhood Officially Launches As New State Agency

SPRINGFIELD – Today, the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) officially begins operations...

Public Advised To Remain Alert For Pavement Failures During Heat Wave

SPRINGFIELD – With extremely high temperatures and humidity impacting the entire state,...

Davidsmeyer Launches ‘America 250’ Photo Contest for 100th District Residents

JACKSONVILLE - State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) is inviting aspiring photographers...

Attorney General Raoul Defends Validity Of Firearm Industry Responsibility Act

CHICAGO– Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed an amicus brief defending the validity of the Firear...

Governor Pritzker Issues Proclamation Declaring July 1 as Community Garden Day

SPRINGFIELD — The world’s fastest dirt track draws more than racing fans to the Illinois...

IDNR Shares July 2026 Events, Hunts And America 250 Celebrations Statewide

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is sharing the following upcoming...

IDNR Accepting OSLAD Park Development Grant Applications Starting July 1

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications...

Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion Launches Mentor Protégé Program for Diverse Businesses

CHICAGO — The Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) is proud to announce the launch...

Stop Gun Violence Endorses Nikki Budzinski

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Stop Gun Violence, a gun-owner and sportsmen-led organization dedicated...

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