State News

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE WARNS OF PHONE SCAMS

Monday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam that is currently circulating throughout the state. Several individuals have reported to the ISP that they have received automated messages advising them they are under criminal investigation and requesting they send... Read More.

State Announces Free Tax Preparation for Low Income Families

Monday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary James Dimas today announced free income tax preparation and electronic filing is available for low income workers and families. The services are provided free of charge at locations across the state to families with incomes up to $55,000... Read More.

IDES Unemployment rate increases to 5.7% in December

Monday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in December inched up +0.1 percentage points to 5.7 percent and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -16,700 jobs over the month, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor... Read More.

New Authority Allows DCFS to Strengthen and Preserve Families

Friday, January 20 by Jc Tinsley

The Federal Administration for Children, Youth, and Families has granted Illinois a waiver of restrictions on federal foster-care funds to let the Illinois Department of Children and Families address family problems without having to remove children from their homes and putting them in foster... Read More.

Governor Rauner Recognizes Illinois’ Progress In Bringing High Speed Internet to Schools, Students

Thursday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced Illinois has made significant progress in bringing high-speed Internet to more schools and students statewide through the Illinois Classroom Connectivity Initiative this past year. TheEducationSuperHighway’s 2016 “State of the States” annual Read More.

Governor Discusses Importance of Apprenticeships

Thursday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner met with members of Illinois Workforce Innovation Board Apprenticeship Committee today to discuss the importance of bringing opportunity to every neighborhood in Illinois through apprenticeships. The committee’s efforts are focused on providing the same training and education services to all students... Read More.

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding the nomination of USDA Secretary

Thursday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the nomination of former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture.“Illinois Farm Bureau members are relieved that President-elect Trump has finally named an agriculture... Read More.

Reality Check App Puts Career Planning Tools in the Hands of Youth, Job Seekers

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has teamed up with the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) on a new Going Mobile initiative that will help teens, young adults and those considering career changes to obtain realistic projections and information. The app... Read More.

2017 Illinois Tax Filing Season Begins Monday, January 23rd

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Revenue (“IDOR”) will begin accepting 2016 state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 23rd, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) begins accepting federal individual income tax returns. IDOR is reminding taxpayers that filing tax returns electronically and... Read More.

Secretary of State Jesse White Supporting Legislation to Allow Advertising to Offset Costs of Vehicle Registration Reminder Notices

Wednesday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that his office is pursuing legislation to allow private companies to pay for advertising space on vehicle registration renewals. House Bill 394, sponsored by House Transportation Chairman, John D’Amico (D-Chicago), makes it lawful for White’s office to... Read More.