State News

Illinois Department of Insurance Releases Health Care Rate Filings for 2018

Friday, September 22 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) has submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) health care rate filings recently received from Illinois insurers for the 2018 on-exchange marketplace.Following CMS’s adjusted timeline, DOI has given insurers the maximum amount of time to... Read More.

It’s Not Too Early To Get A Flu Shot

Thursday, September 21 by Jc Tinsley

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. Because of concerns about how well the nasal spray vaccine worked during the past two flu seasons,... Read More.

Gov. Rauner expands registered nursing practice authority

Thursday, September 21 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed HB 313, which will grant greater authority to registered and licensed nurses in administering health services and lift burdensome licensing regulations.“This will empower nurses to administer the services that they are fully equipped and educated to perform,” said Gov.... Read More.

Gov. Rauner enacts civil asset forfeiture reform

Wednesday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed HB303, bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming Illinois’ asset forfeiture system. The reforms will increase transparency and shift burdens of proof to protect innocent citizens while maintaining the proper use of asset forfeiture as a tool for law enforcement. Gov.... Read More.

Illinois Residents Encouraged to Register for ‘The Great ShakeOut’ Earthquake Drill

Wednesday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

On Oct. 19 at 10:19 a.m., millions of people in the U.S. and around the globe will take a few minutes to practice three simple actions that could save their lives during a major earthquake. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and municipal and... Read More.

Lincoln Presidential Library obtains collection of southern Illinois documents, including 1796 atlas

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has obtained an amazing trove of documents that trace one southern Illinois family’s history, from arriving in America to surviving fires and floods to suffering tragic losses in war.The centerpiece of the collection is a rare 1796... Read More.

White, Wabash, Wayne Counties among those getting IEMA grants

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Emergency management agencies in 32 counties will be getting thousands of dollars each to beef up their emergency operations centers.In a news release, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency says the total of $500,000 in grant money it is awarding will be spent on personal... Read More.

EDGE tax credit overhaul gets Gov. Rauner’s signature

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed legislation (HB162) that overhauls the EDGE Tax Credit Program and provides much-needed transparency and taxpayer protections.“The EDGE Tax Credit Program overhaul is a bipartisan job creation program that is innovative and competitive for businesses,” Gov. Rauner said. “This legislation... Read More.

American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region Supporting Hurricane Relief Efforts

Friday, September 15 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross continues the massive relief effort to provide safe shelter, food and comfort to thousands of people affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The Red Cross is part of a large team of agencies and organizations responding to provide help to... Read More.

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Governor, Lt. Governor offices announce new consolidated policy organization

Friday, September 15 by Jc Tinsley

A new team of experts has been assembled in the Rauner-Sanguinetti Administration to focus on issue areas key to state policy development.The new policy teams – in economics, health and social services, criminal justice, and infrastructure and regulation – will integrate their efforts to... Read More.