IDNR to accept bids for agriculture leases for 2025-2029
IDNR utilizes agricultural leases as a tool to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities at sites owned or managed by the agency. #f…
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Illinois Department of Labor Presents 2024 Labor Day Report
To support this population, IDOL has partnered with community groups in Chicago to educate new arrivals about their rights under State labor laws. #la…
Illinois EPA Awards Over $483,000 to Public Water Supply Facilities for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
“Energy efficiency upgrades in public water facilities are not just about reducing operational costs—they’re integral to environmental stewardsh…
No ‘slated’ GOP candidates will be kept off ballot after rulings from Supreme Court, elections board
The Illinois Supreme Court and State Board of Elections each made rulings Friday ensuring that a law rushed through by Democrats in May wouldn’t thr…
Growth in Illinois Payroll Jobs, Unemployment Rate Up in July
“Steady job growth continues to drive the Illinois labor market, creating fresh opportunities for new and existing jobseekers entering the state’s…
Illinois Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Award Winners and Legislative Ratings
The Champion of Free Enterprise Awards are given biennially to Senators and Representatives with Illinois Chamber ratings averaging 85 percent or high…
Gov. Pritzker Proclaims August 11th as 811 Day in Illinois
“Whether you are planting a sapling or undertaking a major construction project, homeowners and excavators are required by law to call JULIE at 811 …
OSFM Announces $4 Million in Funding for the Small Equipment Grant Program
"That's why we're making $4 million available in small equipment grants to empower fire departments and EMS providers throughout Illinois with state-o…
Illinois Recognizes August as Child Support Awareness Month, Celebrates New Initiatives
The change took effect July 1, and benefits all families who currently receive or formerly received TANF. #childsupport
OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (July 2024)
OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (July 2024) – I recently joined a local radio station to discuss our top legislative work from the spring session in…