The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's Office of Community Assistance announced today that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin scheduling appointments and accepting applications for winter heating assistance for seniors and people with disabilities beginning October 1, 2018.

Illinois Department of Public Health continue to take steps to avoid tick bites

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is receiving nearly $29 million in new federal funding to help the state fight the opioid crisis.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has received reports of 55 suspected cases of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in white-tailed deer so far in 2018, with EHD appearing at low to moderate levels in counties on or near the Illinois River including Fulton, McDonough, Peoria and Putnam.

Less than one week remains to vote for the Illinois Department of Transportation's Interstate 55-Lake Shore Drive interchange reconstruction as the country's top transportation project.

Volunteers assist with preparedness, response and recovery

State expands successful Winnebago County Jail program to other counties

Illinois EPA Director Alec Messina today announced the Agency has scheduled household hazardous waste collections for the fall of 2018.

Governor meets business, government leaders of nation whose investments in Illinois outpace others

State Rep. Tom Morrison joins the team to discuss how broken the pension system is for lawmakers.

Former state rep candidate Adam Solano talks with the IL Rising team about Rep. Sam Yingling's tax proposal.

The Illinois Department of Revenue is announcing online resources for remote (out-of-state) sellers seeking to determine whether they must begin collecting and remitting Illinois sales tax beginning October 1, 2018.

Career and Technical Adult Education: Building Pathways for All Students

Getting serious about solving the teacher shortage crisis means increasing investments in Illinois' underfunded school districts, so they can implement proven teacher leadership, mentorship, and pipeline models.

ILCollege2Career.com allows parents, students to compare employment, earnings post-graduation from Illinois colleges and universities

Gov. Bruce Rauner today proclaimed September Preparedness Month in Illinois during closing ceremonies of the 2018 Illinois Emergency Management Agency Training Summit in Springfield, where the governor greeted a crowd of more than 600 first responders and emergency workers.

Did you know: Illinois is 3rd in the nation for the number of farmers markets! Farmers markets serve as integral links between urban, suburban, and rural communities.

Schuyler County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Constance Beard, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

The Fall Catch-and-Release Fly Fishing Season Opens October 6 at select sites*

Hepatitis A outbreaks reported in neighboring states