Jeanne Ives reacted to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, stating, "More questions for the Secret Service who haven't answered all the questions from the Butler, PA attempt." She made this statement in a September 15 post on X.
The campground at Shabbona Lake State Park will be closed starting November 1 to facilitate the replacement of vault toilets at the site. The closure is expected to last until April 30.
Governor JB Pritzker announced record-breaking attendance totals for the 2024 Illinois State Fair, with more than 773,000 people attending the 11-day event. This marks the highest number on record since industry standards were enacted.
The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Madison County will host its fourth annual historic craft fair on Saturday, Oct. 12. Admission and parking are free.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced enforcement actions taken during July 2024. These actions were signed by Director of Financial Institutions Francisco Menchaca, Acting Director of Professional Regulation Camile Lindsay, and Director of Real Estate Laurie Murphy.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging the public to educate themselves on respiratory illnesses through a new edition of its "This is Public Health" podcast. The episode features discussions by the state's chief medical officer and state epidemiologist on the upcoming respiratory virus season, vaccine efficacy, and preventive measures.
Celebrate the arrival of autumn at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site's Harvest Frolic on September 28-29. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Governor JB Pritzker announced today that the 2024 Illinois State Fair set a new attendance record with over 773,000 attendees during its 11-day run. This marks the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking attendance under Pritzker's administration.
Jeanne Ives recently commented on the government's opposition to Nippon Steel purchasing US Steel, stating, "Steelmaking is a national security issue," in a September 5 post on X.
There were 1,222 VA home purchases in Illinois in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $347.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
The first quarter brought in $5.7 billion in individual income tax revenue for Illinois, a 16.9% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
The first quarter brought in $17 million in property tax revenue for Illinois, a 10.5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.