State News Archives - Page 30 of 472

Lawmakers urged to allow more public access to rivers
July 1, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the public has no right to boat, fish or swim in small rivers that flow across private property, but two justices are…
Quincy Veterans Home to get $300 million in renovations, upgrades
July 1, 2022

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is giving the state of Illinois a $194,762,750 grant for enhancements to the Illinois Veterans’ Home at Quincy. The funds will be…
Temporary tax relief measures begin July 1 in Illinois
June 30, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans will receive some modest tax relief starting Friday when the state’s new fiscal year begins. That includes some income tax rebates, property tax rebates,…
In Congressional races, Trump-backed Miller wins, Casten and Jackson victorious
June 29, 2022

Voters in two Illinois congressional districts provided clarity as incumbent representatives went head-to-head for party nominations in the June 28 primaries. A political dynasty, meanwhile,…
State fire marshal announces retirement
June 29, 2022

Illinois State Fire Marshal Matt Perez announced his retirement, effective the end of June. Perez has served over seven years as Illinois state fire marshal and over 37 years in the…
Political veterans will look to succeed Jesse White as secretary of state
June 28, 2022

For the first time in nearly a quarter century, Democratic Secretary of State Jesse White was not on the ballot…
Bailey wins GOP nomination to challenge Pritzker
June 28, 2022

State Sen. Darren Bailey, who gained statewide notoriety challenging Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s pandemic executive order authority in court, will be the incumbent’s challenger in the…
Officials urge residents to follow West Nile virus prevention plan
June 28, 2022

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public that along with summer, Mosquito season is underway in Illinois and that positive batches of West Nile Virus…