Juliana Stratton, the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, said that illegal immigrants in the state can access a website to learn about resources for evading federal authorities such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and obtaining an…
As the new school year begins, STEAM educators and students in Illinois are encouraged to focus on student-led projects and the creative processes behind them.
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Sameer Vohra addressed recent leadership changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and their impact on vaccine recommendations.
Paying outstanding eligible tax liabilities in Illinois during the designated amnesty period will allow taxpayers to resolve their debts without additional penalties, as long as the taxes are paid in…
The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced the 2025 Illinois Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act, which gives taxpayers a chance to pay certain overdue state taxes without facing penalties or interest…
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Illinois for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week…
Illinois House Republicans have expressed concerns about public safety in Chicago, urging Governor J.B. Pritzker and the city’s mayor to address crime more seriously.
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois have filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois over its policies that provide financial…
As the new school year begins, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue are reminding families and educators in Illinois about tax credits available on their 2025 state income…
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has launched a new grant program aimed at supporting the restoration and maintenance of abandoned or neglected cemeteries across the state.
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted Jawad Fakroune, 45, on charges of wire fraud and tax evasion.
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain nearly $2 million in small business loans intended for…
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Illinois for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week…
A Chicago grocery store owner has been sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison for fraudulently redeeming millions of dollars in benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
Illinois began fiscal year 2026 with a slight decrease in general fund revenues, according to a recent report from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA).
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose by 1.7 points in July, reaching 100.3 and surpassing its 52-year average of 98.
Governor JB Pritzker met with healthcare leaders and state officials in Du Quoin to discuss the effects of recent federal budget cuts on rural hospitals in Illinois.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will provide health information, services, and giveaways at its tent during the Du Quoin State Fair from August 22 to September 1, 2025.
Governor JB Pritzker has signed two new laws aimed at increasing consumer protections for Illinois residents engaging in cryptocurrency and digital asset transactions.
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 55 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a loaded handgun in a residence on the city’s Near West Side.
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted four individuals for allegedly obtaining millions of dollars in fraudulent small business loans through relief programs established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…
An inmate at Thomson Penitentiary in Illinois has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of another inmate, Matthew Phillips.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has released information on enforcement actions carried out in July 2025.
Shannon Adcock, president of Awake Illinois, said on X that every Republican state senator in Illinois supported a bill requiring children to undergo mental health screenings.
A man from Rock Falls, Illinois, has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.
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