State News
llinois Department of Insurance announces the start of ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment
Illinois consumers can go to getcovered.illinois.gov for enrollment and financial help
Chicago – Illinoisans can shop for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace. Open Enrollment began Sunday, November 1 and runs through December 15, 2020. The Illinois Department of Insurance... Read More.
State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to “Change Your Clock, Test and Inspect Your Smoke Alarms”
Daylight saving time a reminder to test, check expiration and change batteries in smoke alarms or replace broken alarms
Springfield, Ill- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test, check expirations dates and replace the batteries in their smoke alarms as... Read More.
This Halloween, Don’t be Haunted by a DUI
State and local police step up patrols for Halloween weekend
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies today reminded motorists that driving impaired is a scary decision that causes needless fatalities. The message is simple this Halloween:... Read More.
Halloween Safety Tips From the Indiana State Police
It’s that time of year when kids are looking forward to dressing up in their favorite costumes and spending time with family and friends trick-or-treating! Although everyone loves to get lots of candy and have fun, the most important thing is health and safety... Read More.
Raising Awareness of the Benefits of Hospice and Palliative Care
Hospice of Southern Illinois Celebrates November as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Throughout the month of November, Hospice of Southern Illinois will be joining organizations across the nation hosting community activities in recognition of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.For more than 40 years,... Read More.
51 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease
Number of counties increases from 34 last week
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 51 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or... Read More.
ISP to Begin Patrolling Regions of Illinois Under COVID-19 Restrictions for Violations
The Illinois State Police are going to be actively patrolling the regions of the state under COVID-19 restrictions looking for violations. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday afternoon that ISP would focus on finding businesses that disobeyed the state mandates, first offering "guidance" and then... Read More.
Jesse White Announces Teen Driver Crash Fatalities Down 74%
During National Teen Driver Safety Week, White encourages parents to talk to teens about safe driving behaviors
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that teen driver deaths are down 74% since 2007.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), since White’s efforts to... Read More.
Indiana State Police Partners with DEA for 19th Drug Take Back Day
(Indianapolis, IN)- On Saturday, October 24, 2020 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 19th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.Collection sites will be set up... Read More.
