State of Illinois
Recent News About State of Illinois
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Op-ed: It's too expensive to do business in Illinois
A sad truth we must confront in 2022 is that Illinois is a difficult place to open a business -- and it's long past time to do something about it.
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Jacobs: Illinois businesses put $5 billion strain on unemployment fund 'through no fault of their own'
Economic shutdowns and hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic have put a $5 billion strain on the social safety net system.
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Bost wants a swift move toward "back to normal" Illinois; encourages people to get COVID-19 shot
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Illinois) wants more people in Illinois to get a COVID-19 vaccine so the state can move forward with returning "back to normal."
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Mt. Vernon company helps to keep people fed during COVID-19
As economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic led to massive spikes in demand at food banks and overwhelmed the supply chain nationwide, the Farmers to Families program was overall successful despite a scattershot approach to distribution.
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Illinois' potential removal of bail for certain inmates raises concerns from GOP, victims
Illinois' proposed Pretrial Fairness Act by the Legislative Black Caucus has reached Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk.
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Carbondale Park District celebrates 80 years of service with tree planting ceremony
Officials of the Carbondale Park District a quasi-governmental agency tasked with providing recreation and leisure opportunities to this part of Illinois celebrated 80 years of service with a tree planting ceremony on Nov. 18.
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Southern Illinois University partners with Girls Incorporated to encourage middle, high school students to enter into STEM careers
Southern Illinois University Carbondale has come to an agreement with Girls Incorporated of St. Louis to give mentoring and education opportunities, scholarships and summer camps to middle and high school students.
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Utility connections will be safe for many Illinoisans through winter months
Many residents of Illinois who will be strapped financially this winter may be able to breathe easier knowing their utility connection is secure, after several Illinois utilities announced voluntary decisions to not disconnect any residential customers during the cold months.
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Downstate transit 'can be a lifeline,' IDOT acting secretary says in news release about $112 million in grants
Transit is critical in downstate Illinois communities, the acting head of the state's transportation department said in a recent news release that announced $112 million had been awarded to transit providers in the southern part of the state."Transit in our downstate communities can be a lifeline for getting to work or school, a doctor’s appointment or a trip to the grocery store," Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Acting Secretary Omer Osman said in a Nov. 13 news release.
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Southern Illinois businesses brace for realities of new restrictions
As Southern Illinois came under increases to already stringent COVID-19 restrictions, restaurants and bars across the region bore down for the added challenges the situation presents.
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Disabled veteran compensations will increase next month
A bipartisan bill that ensures American veterans will receive the same cost of living adjustments (COLA) that Social Security recipients get was signed into law late last month.
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Illinois officials report 9,711 coronavirus deaths, with 402,401 confirmed cases
There have been 402,401 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 30, with 9,711 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Illinois officials report 9,675 coronavirus deaths, with 395,458 confirmed cases
There have been 395,458 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 29, with 9,675 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Illinois officials report 9,619 coronavirus deaths, with 389,095 confirmed cases
There have been 389,095 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 28, with 9,619 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Illinois officials report 9,568 coronavirus deaths, with 382,985 confirmed cases
There have been 382,985 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 27, with 9,568 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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10 businesses in zip 62919 had fewer than five employees in 2017
There were 10 businesses in Illinois zip code 62919 that had fewer than five employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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Illinois officials report 9,522 coronavirus deaths, with 378,985 confirmed cases
There have been 378,985 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 26, with 9,522 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Illinois officials report 9,505 coronavirus deaths, with 374,256 confirmed cases
There have been 374,256 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 25, with 9,505 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Illinois officials report 9,481 coronavirus deaths, with 370,194 confirmed cases
There have been 370,194 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 24, with 9,481 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Illinois officials report 9,418 coronavirus deaths, with 364,033 confirmed cases
There have been 364,033 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 23, with 9,418 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).