For Immediate Release - January 17, 2025 Illinois State Police Investigating Shooting in Arcola ARCOLA - The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 was requested by the Arcola Police Department to assist with a shooting investigation. On January 17, 2025 at approximately 12:00 a.m., Arcola PD r...

For Immediate Release - January 17, 2025 Fitch Affirms Top AAA Rating to Illinois Funds $10 Billion Local Government Investment Pool Complements Local Banking Relationships The Illinois Funds, a mutual fund investment used by local governments through the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, has earned the top AAA rating...

For Immediate Release - January 14, 2025 Illinois America 250 Commission invites all Illinoisans to celebrate nation's 250th anniversary leading up to July 4, 2026 SPRINGFIELD - Preparations are underway for Illinois to join in the nation's celebration of 250 years of independence in 2026, and the Illinois America 250 ...

For Immediate Release - January 14, 2025 Protect Your Family: Understanding Carbon Monoxide Risks and Proper Winter Home Heating Safety In 2024, Illinois Fire Departments responded to 23,158 calls about carbon monoxide. Springfield, Ill- Winter brings cold arctic air to Illinois and as residents turn up their thermosta...

For Immediate Release - January 13, 2025 Illinois Conservation Foundation accepting applications for 2025 Conservation Achievement Scholarships SPRINGFIELD - Applications are now being accepted by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) for the 2025 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program. The ICF annually awar...

For Immediate Release - January 13, 2025 Illinois Department of Revenue Announces Start of 2025 Income Tax Season Eligible Taxpayers Will be Able to Use Free, Direct File Tax Option on Jan. 27 CHICAGO - The 2025 tax season is quickly approaching, and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced today it will beg...

For Immediate Release - January 13, 2025 State Treasurer Frerichs Returned $299 Million In Missing Money in 2024 Check I-CASH Website for Unclaimed Property Twice a Year The Illinois State Treasurer's Office returned nearly $299 million in missing money during 2024, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced ...

DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND CHRIS STAPLETON CONFIRMS SECOND SHOW NOMINATED FOR TWO AWARDS AT 67TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 - SOLD OUT SECOND SHOW JUST ADDED: SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 RUOFF MUSIC CENTER | NOBLESVILLE, IN Full tour details can be found at www.chrisstapleton.com/tour.

For Immediate Release - January 10, 2025 IEMA-OHS Encourages Testing During Radon Action Month IEMA-OHS and the American Lung Association relaunch two statewide awareness contests SPRINGFIELD - With no scent, color, or taste, radon is a stealthy killer. In fact, it's the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. ...

For Immediate Release - January 9, 2025 Agency Issues First Report on Sickle Cell Gene and Cell Therapy Treatments Advisory Council recommendations focus on Medicaid payment models for novel Sickle Cell Disease treatments and other high-cost drugs and therapies CHICAGO - As required by Executive Order 2024-01, the Illi...