Nearly 300,000 business owners to pay lower payroll taxes in 2019

As of October 29, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has received reports of 432 suspected cases of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in white-tailed deer so far in 2018.

The Serve Illinois Commission (Serve Illinois) is reminding communities that funding is available for agencies interested in administering AmeriCorps programs in the state.

The official start of winter is still nearly two months away but much of the state has already experienced its first frost and, in some areas, its first snowfall.

Encourages consumers to shop now and shop around

Margo McDermed of the Republican Party has been declared the winner in the House District 37 race against Democrat Matthew Hunt.

One community cluster and one health care facility cluster

Agency Highlights Nearly 100 Community Partners Collecting Unused Medications

State acquires 2,629 acres of open space from Lone Star Industries

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) announced the state of Illinois' unemployment insurance tax modernization project as the winner for the Digital Government: Government to Business category as part of their 2018 State IT Recognition Awards.

Initiative partners state, private industry to promote safety, economic opportunity

Investigation Results in Probation

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Greater Chicago Food Depository have partnered to distribute free milk to families at local IDHS offices. Milk will be distributed from October 23 through March 2019.­

The Illinois Department of Agriculture released its October edition of Common Ground, a new monthly e-newsletter from IDOA. Open the attachment below to view the October 2018 edition of Common Ground.

New IDOT contest asks public to submit ideas for electronic signs

Illinoisans with an interest in history in general — and the Mother Road in particular — are encouraged to nominate themselves for open seats on the recently created Route 66 Centennial Commission.

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency teamed up with the St. Louis Cardinals, to educate southern Illinois students about the importance of earthquake preparedness.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting five cases of multi-drug resistant Salmonella infantis illness.

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation ("IDFPR") Division of Banking ("DOB") recently issued an order revoking the Mortgage Loan Originator License for Chris R. Schaller, NMLS ID 233271, IL License Number 031.27442.

Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced nearly $1.6 million dollars has been awarded for recreational trail development projects in 11 Illinois communities, helping them meet the growing demand for improved trails and outdoor recreation facilities.