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Illinois collected $16.8 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

Illinois honors vital contributions of telecommunicators during recognition week

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois State Police (ISP) are recognizing the contributions of telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

ISBE sets agenda for Springfield meeting on April 16

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is set to convene for its regular business meeting on April 16 at 9 a.m. in Springfield.

River closure announced by IDNR due to flooding risks

A section of the Little Wabash River located in southern Illinois has been closed to boaters due to flooding concerns, according to an announcement from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).

Chronic wasting disease spreads to additional counties in Illinois

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been identified in Putnam, Marshall, Adams, and Peoria counties in Illinois, marking a geographic extension of the disease's presence in free-ranging deer populations in the state, as announced by the Illinois...

Q3 2024: Illinois' combined tax revenues down 14.1% since Q2 2024

Illinois collected $16.8 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

The Chainsmokers to perform at Illinois State Fair on August 15

The Illinois State Fair will feature The Chainsmokers, a GRAMMY Award-winning, RIAA Diamond-certified duo, in a performance at the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Friday, August 15.

IDNR to hold pond management seminar in Kampsville on April 17

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is set to host a pond management seminar.

The Chainsmokers to perform at Illinois State Fair on August 15

The Illinois State Fair is set to host The Chainsmokers, a GRAMMY Award-winning duo, on August 15.

Dan Proft: Court decision to uphold Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act is 'unconstitutional’

Dan Proft, a radio host for AM 560 and political commentator, has described the recent decision regarding the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act as "unconstitutional."

Illinois ranks 6th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

As of 2025, Illinois reported 1,703 teacher vacancies, equating to 9 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 6th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

Breakthrough Ideas founder on Gov. Pritzker's leadership: 'Your state employees stole over $8 million in PPP fraud and no one is prosecuting them'

Jeanne Ives, a former legislator and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, said llinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is responsible for allowing state employees to engage in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud without facing prosecution.

Illinois youth turkey hunters set new harvest record in 2025 season

Illinois youth turkey hunters set a new record by harvesting 2,091 birds during the 2025 youth turkey season.

Fish salvage announced for Little Grassy Lake amid dam repairs

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has declared a fish salvage for Little Grassy Lake as part of planned rehabilitation work on the lake's dam and spillway.

Summit of Hope in Peoria to aid former inmates' reentry with essential services

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) will hold a “Summit of Hope” in Peoria on April 10.

IDPH launches measles simulator dashboard for schools to assess outbreak risks