Illinois Department of Labor Director Michael Kleinik joined with state and national safety experts to highlight the serious dangers posed by fatigue in the workplace, a growing problem and a focus of National Safety Month.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that nonfarm payrolls were down -2,400 jobs over-the-month and the unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in May, unchanged from the prior two months, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The

Department Honors Three Illinoisans Who Fight for Justice and Equity

Higher education officials are relieved to see a budget increase for next year, plus a new capital program for repairs and new construction.

Adrenoleukodystrophy added as the 48th disorder

Making good on his promise to make Illinois the most progressive state in the nation for women's reproductive rights, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Reproductive Health Act on Wednesday, enshrining a woman's right to choose into law.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognizing the Illinois State Cancer Registry as a National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) Registry of Excellence.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced it will extend the application date the herbicide dicamba can be applied on soybeans in Illinois for the 2019 growing season until July 15.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced applications will be accepted for grants through the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) and the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant programs beginning July 1, 2019.

Protecting critical infrastructure is a priority in any flood operation.

State investment provides permanent housing and supportive services to help individuals with disabilities to live independently

Fireworks Show Sponsors Reminded to Check Credentials of Fireworks Vendors

As flooding continues to impact communities across our state, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Illinois Department of Public Health would like to remind volunteer workers to make safety a priority.

Program Targets Opioids and Other Drugs to Protect Individuals and the Environment

MyLocalTax Brings More Transparency and Efficiency to Agency Operations

Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement after the House passed fair tax legislation making the wealthy pay their fair share while 97 percent of taxpayers pay the same or less.

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is warning consumers about unproven stem cell therapy treatments and those administered by providers who may not be licensed to so.

State officials are issuing an urgent plea to residents in river communities to prepare for potential evacuations due to the threat of rising floodwaters

Deadline for nominations closes Friday, May 31

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the approval of more than $193,000 in grants for two pheasant habitat projects through the Illinois State Pheasant Fund Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program.