State News

Lanes Reopened for Labor Day Holiday Weekend

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that lanes will be reopened, where possible, Labor Day weekend to expedite travel during the holiday weekend. Non-emergency road work will be suspended from 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, until 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5....

State of Illinois Partners with Evernym to Launch Birth Registration Pilot

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Today the Evernym, leveraging distributed ledger technology to provide secure digital identity solutions. The concept will augment work from the

Gov. Rauner signs historic education funding reform bill

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Flanked by school children and legislative leaders, Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed historic school funding legislation that puts children first and makes lasting changes that will help generations of children to come.“The passing of this historic legislation was no easy feat,...

IDOT Hiring Help for Winter Operations

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

In preparation for winter, the Illinois Department of Transportation is filling temporary jobs to help with snow-and-ice removal throughout Illinois this winter. These seasonal employees will be hired for both full-time and on-call work schedules. The deadline to apply is Sept. 13. The department's annual...

Lincoln Presidential Library sponsors student art contest for Illinois bicentennial

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois children can help kick off the state’s bicentennial celebration by using their imaginations and artistic skills in a contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.The theme of this year’s art contest is “Happy Birthday, Illinois.” Kids from...

ISP D19 ACE Detail Results

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol in White and Hamilton Counties during August. This ACE patrol allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response...

LIUNA Endorses Pritzker-Stratton Team

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Midwest Region of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) today endorsed JB Pritzker for Governor of Illinois. At an event held at Laborers’ Local 362 in Bloomington, LIUNA Vice President and Midwest Regional Manager John Penn said it was Pritzker’s...

Data Show Synthetic Opioid Overdose Deaths On The Rise

Thursday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is raising awareness of an alarming trend in opioid overdose deaths. Recent analysis of Illinois death records shows that overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, have increased more than...

Illinois Strategy Showcases Collaborative Efforts to Reduce Nutrient Loads to Illinois Rivers and Streams

Thursday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

As part of the state’s on-going commitment to reduce nutrient losses, the directors of the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced today the release of the state’s Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Biennial Report. This document, unveiled at the 2017 Farm...

ISP District 19 announce results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol

Thursday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in Saline and Gallatin Countiesduring August. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives by...