State News

Governor Rauner issues statement on the Future Energy Jobs Bill

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement on SB 2814, the Future Energy Jobs Bill: “For months our administration has been very clear that any energy legislation should follow the guiding principles of protecting jobs, ratepayers and taxpayers. After dozens of...

IEMA Highlights Safety during the Holidays

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

If you’re trying to find the perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is offering ideas that will help your loved ones stay safe when disaster strikes. IEMA is focusing on holiday safety throughout December as part...

ISP: Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Brings Lowest Fatality Rate In Six Years

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) announce that the 2016 Thanksgiving holiday travel period experienced the lowest fatality rate since 2011. The Thanksgiving holiday travel period begins the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and concludes at midnight on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The below chart...

Farm Service Agency Extends Voting Deadline for County Committee Elections

Thursday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director (SED), Scherrie V. Giamanco, announced today that the deadline to submit ballots for the 2016 County Committee Elections has been extended to ensure farmers and ranchers have sufficient time to...

IDFPR Requests Comment on “Digital Currency Regulatory Guidance”

Thursday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary Bryan A. Schneider with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) has announced the release for comment of the Department's proposed “Digital Currency Regulatory Guidance” on decentralized digital currencies, such as Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, and Zcash. The proposed guidance expresses...

Illinois to launch demonstration program to help seniors manage complex medication regimens

Thursday, December 1 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is preparing to launch a Medication Management demonstration program designed to help older adults with multiple chronic illnesses simplify their medication regimens and reduce the risk of admission or readmission into a hospital or other long-term care facility....

Treasurer Frerichs Signs Resolution Calling on Wells Fargo to Require Independent Board Chair

Wednesday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today that he has co-filed a shareholder resolution with Connecticut State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier to require a change to Wells Fargo bylaws. The change would require the Chair of the Board of Directors to become an independent member...

IDOT ‘Tis the Season: Winter Weather – Get it Together

Tuesday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

As snow and ice season looms over Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois Tollway are teaming up to remind motorists to be prepared and remember: “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” By taking steps to prepare...

Illinois Department on Aging recognizes National Caregiver Month

Monday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

As we come to the close of National Caregiver Month, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is working to find new ways to help provide much-needed relief to unpaid, family caregivers. Working together with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), IDoA is...

Rauner Administration Moves to Establish Health and Safety, Workplace Violence Task Forces

Monday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced the creation of two task forces aimed at improving workplace environments for state employees. The Health and Safety Task Force and the Workplace Violence Task Force, both part of the state’s last, best and final offer and proposed...