New IDOT contest asks public to submit ideas for electronic signs

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 Public Health (IDPH) has received recent reports from health care providers of nine sporadic, clinically diagnosed cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). IDPH is working with the health care providers to collect necessary information to send to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) released its on-Exchange health care rate and plan analysis for Plan Year 2019, showing that rates have stabilized for the first time in recent years.

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month in Illinois, as proclaimed by Governor Bruce Rauner, to recognize the vital role that cyber security plays in identifying, protecting its citizens from and responding to cyber threats.

Agency Seeks Immediate Injunctive Relief Against Company

First-ever joint test of the Wireless Emergency Alert System, Emergency Alert System to take place on October 3rd

Beginning Monday, the Illinois Department of Agriculture will host more than 20 international buyers from four different countries in an effort to increase export sales for the Illinois grain industry.

As soon as the influenza (flu) vaccine is available in your community, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends everyone six months and older be vaccinated.

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

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.

Volunteers assist with preparedness, response and recovery

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

Smithboro Fire Protection District, Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department and McCook Fire District reported responding to the most vehicle fire incidents per capita in Illinois in 2017, according to the latest state report.

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.

Hepatitis A outbreaks reported in neighboring states

Online competition would net $10,000 for Special Olympics

This week, more than 100 taxpayers from the 48th Legislative House District attended a free property tax forum in Glen Ellyn sponsored by State Representative Peter Breen (R-Lombard).

We have the honor to announce the opening of the nomination process for the Celeste Peña Community Service Award for 2018.