CHICAGO - The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) released their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA?) Tracker for the Class of 2026, and Illinois is now ranked second in the nation and first in the Midwest for completion…
SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State Fair is turning up the volume for 2026 with the announcement of an impressive lineup of supporting acts set to join this year's Grandstand Concert Series. From country and rock to hip-hop and reggae, con…
CHICAGO - The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board approved awards totaling $37 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and an additional $39 million in federal and state subordinate resources that will fina…
LINCOLN - On June 29, three youth in the custody of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) became the first high school graduates of the alternative high school at the new Monarch Youth Center in Lincoln.
Chicago, IL, July 1, 2026 - The Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) is proud to announce the launch of its new Mentor Prot?g? Program (MPP), a new initiative designed to empower vendors certified in the Business Enterprise Pro…
Dangerously high heat and humidity is expected to continue across Illinois over the holiday weekend, and we have several weeks of summer remaining," said Illinois Commerce Commission Chairman Doug Scott.
DU QUOIN, IL - The Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), will host a free kids' fishing day on Tuesday, July 7 at 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day. With reports of elder abuse on the rise in Illinois since 2022, Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Mary Killough, is reminding community members to learn the warning signs and speak…
Springfield - The Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) will oversee the demolition of Building 29 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds as part of the State's ongoing revitalization efforts at the property.
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) Secretary & State Chief Information Officer (CIO) Brandon Ragle and Health & Human Services Group Chief Information Officer (GCIO) Troy Horton were honored by StateScoop fo…
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs thanked members of the General Assembly today for passing Senate Bill 2968 and expressed gratitude to Governor JB Pritzker's office for its collaboration in advancing legislation that
CENTRALIA - Today, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and Intermountain Electronics announced the company will invest more than $15 million to expand their operations by adding more th…