State News

Invest in Kids program attracts $36 million on first day

Thursday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois’ new Invest in Kids scholarship program — which gives low- to middle-income students opportunities to attend non-public schools that best meet their educational goals — attracted more than $36 million in pledged contributions on Tuesday, Jan. 2, the first day the state began... Read More.

Public Invited to Comment on Draft Illinois Adult Education Strategic Plan

Thursday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is pleased to announce opportunities for the public to provide feedback on the draft Illinois Adult Education Strategic Plan. This plan is being developed under Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 40, which created a Taskforce on the Future of... Read More.

K-Mart to Pay Over $1 Million for Overbilling Illinois Medicaid Customers

Wednesday, January 3 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois has joined with other states and the federal government to settle allegations that Kmart Corporation, owned by Sears Holdings Management Corporation (“Kmart”), charged the Medicaid program more than its usual and customary charge for certain drugs.Under the Settlement Agreement, Kmart agreed to pay... Read More.

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November Financial and Professional Regulation Enforcement Report Now Available Online

Tuesday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today issued a report on enforcement actions taken during November 2017.The report is now available at www.IDFPR.com.

IDOT in 2017: Building Connections, Improving Safety, Focusing on Innovation

Tuesday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation, under the leadership of Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn, delivered in 2017 on its commitment to create economic opportunity throughout the state by better connecting communities, improving safety and enhancing quality of life.'With the third-largest... Read More.

IEMA Encourages People to ‘Resolve to be Prepared’

Tuesday, January 2 by Jc Tinsley

Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, blizzards and other disasters across the U.S. in 2017 highlighted the importance of being prepared for all types of emergencies. As the New Year begins, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people... Read More.

Secretary of State Offices Closed for New Year’s Day

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and Driver Services facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed on Monday, January 1st, while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, December 30th, in observance of New Year’s Day.All office... Read More.

Ring in the New Year Safely: Keep the Celebration off the Road

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation, along with state and local law enforcement, wants to ring in 2018 with zero alcohol- and drug-related crashes on Illinois roads. As part of the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over holiday enforcement period – Dec. 18 through... Read More.

Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas for Sixth Consecutive Month

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates Metropolitan AreaNov. 2017Nov. 2016Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington3.9%4.6%-0.7Carbondale-Marion4.5%5.2%-0.7Champaign-Urbana4.2%4.7%-0.5Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights4.8%5.3%-0.5Danville6.0%6.7%-0.7Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL3.9%4.8%-0.9Decatur5.3%6.0%-0.7Elgin4.4%4.9%-0.5Kankakee5.0%5.8%-0.8Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI3.9%4.6%-0.7Peoria4.8%5.9%-1.1Rockford5.1%6.0%-0.9Springfield4.0%4.4%-0.4St. Louis (IL-Section)4.5%5.1%-0.6Illinois Statewide4.7%5.2%-0.5* Data subject to revision. CHICAGO–Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in November in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

Jesse White’s New Law to Remove Stickers/Decals from Dealership Vehicles before Test Drives Takes Effect Jan. 1

Friday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

A new law initiated by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to remove stickers, decals and paperwork from car windows before test driving a dealership’s vehicle takes effect Jan. 1. White’s top priority is to improve road safety.“This traffic safety measure is a common-sense... Read More.