State of Illinois
Recent News About State of Illinois
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License plate fees to legalizing lemonade stands: Swanson brings awareness to 'nearly 300 new laws in Illinois' that went into effect Jan. 1
Illinois State Rep. Dan Swanson is reminding constituents of the hundreds of new laws that are now in effect with the beginning of the new year.
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Tracy, Illinois farmers ask drivers to 'keep your eyes open,' remain patient during harvest season
As the seasons change from summer to fall farmers in Illinois are preparing to harvest their crops and they want to make sure drivers don't become impatient as they too are navigating the roads with large machinery.
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Illinois adjusted vaccine orders to stay ahead of winter storm
While some states had to delay COVID-19 vaccine distribution because of the recent wave of severe winter weather, Illinois prepared in advance.
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Illinois ranks 41st in cost of smoking in each state
Illinois ranked No. 41 on a chart detailing the costs of smoking in each state.
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Some sports will soon be competing once again in Illinois
Illinois released new rules for youth and recreational sports as areas as the state continues lightening up on restrictions implemented to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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Local CURES program has been launched to assist small municipalities
A policy directive from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has advised local governments that they can apply for federal CURES money for reimbursement of costs incurred from responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Galesburg patrol officers now equipped with body cameras
Galesburg police officers on patrol are now wearing body cameras for the first time.
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Galesburg Post Office to be named after late soldier
A Galesburg man who selflessly gave his own life in Iraq more than a decade ago will soon have a permanent memorial in his hometown.
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Knox County among first counties to receive COVID-19 vaccines in Illinois
As states begin their preparations to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) has assigned the first vaccines that will be delivered to counties having the highest death rates per capita. At the end of the second week of December, Illinois recorded 48 new coronavirus deaths throughtout the state.
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District #205 construction coming in way lower than $29.9 million budgeted says board, as plan to bring students back in-person soon
The Galesburg Community Unit School District (CUSD) #205 Board of Education may soon make a decision regarding which construction bid to accept for approval for phase two of the reworking of the Galesburg High School campus.
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Fire Marshall of Illinois grants $3.3 million for fire districts and ambulance services
The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshall (OSFM) announced on Nov. 16 it will award $3.3 million in grant funding to qualifying fire department districts and nonprofit ambulance services providers for the purchase of needed equipment.
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United School Board in Alexis reviews financials in a COVID-19 market
In response to Gov. Pritzker's new COVID-19 restrictions, attendance for the United School Board meeting was less than 25 people on Nov. 12.
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Ill. Sen. Tracy says small business aid available, calls for anti-corruption reform in Illinois
Illinois Sen. Jill Tracy (R-Mount Sterling) says millions of dollars is still available for small businesses to help them survive the COVID-19 pandemic, and also called for anti-corruption reform among state legislators.
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U.S. Small Business Administration provides disaster loans for small businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) available for Illinois small businesses, as well as agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture businesses and non-profits who were impacted due to civil unrest from May until July, according to a news release.
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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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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).