Salary Transparency Law Requirements for Job Postings in 2025
10/1/2024
Job postings must include wages, salary and benefits starting January 1, 2025
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State Law Requiring Hiring of Illinois Workers Takes Effect
9/27/2024
Illinois Department of Labor alerts local officials on hiring for Public Works projects
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Governor Proclaims September as National Recovery Month in Illinois
9/4/2024
National Recovery Month celebrates those in recovery from mental health and substance use conditions
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IEPA Announces $5M in Grants for Water Quality Projects
8/29/2024
Grants will range in size from $75,000 to $2.5 million
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Office of State Fire Marshal Announces $4 million in funding for the Small Equipment Grant Program
8/20/2024
Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment
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Ten Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Announced for the Fall of 2024
7/30/2024
IEPA one-day & long-term collection events provide residents a free opportunity to safely dispose of common household hazardous products
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Grant Applications being Accepted for Special Wildlife Funds
6/27/2024
IDNR is accepting grant applications for Pheasant Fund & Habitat Fund Projects
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ICC Rolls Out First Renewable Energy Access Plan
6/6/2024
Framework of REAP ensures the state is meeting its goals for decarbonization by 2050
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New US Department of Labor Overtime Rule
4/25/2024
The Final Rule goes into effect July 1, 2024
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Illinois Energy Conservation Code Training & Technical Assistance Available
4/22/2024
IEPA Office of Energy working in partnership with the SEDAC at U of I to provide training and technical assistance on the Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
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Illinois Connected Summit 2024
3/25/2024
Illinois Broadband Summit to be held May 8-10 in Chicago
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Illinois EPA Offers Second Round of Strategic Energy Plan Grants
2/20/2024
Second grant application period closes March 18, 2024
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Department of Veterans Affairs Unveils New Logo
2/13/2024
New logo symbolizes the continuing evolution of the IDVA
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JCAR Holds IDOL Paid Leave Rule
2/12/2024
Pushed consideration of IDOL changes to its proposed rule until March JCAR meeting
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IDOA Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Proposals
2/8/2024
Applications for funds due March 22, 2024
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New Legislative Working Group Formed to Tackle Ongoing Influx of Migrants
1/17/2024
House Speaker Welch announces formation of 'New Arrivals Working Group' to address state's migrant crisis
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$28 million awarded for local park & recreational facility projects
1/13/2024
State funding comes from Governor Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois capital program
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IEPA Office of Energy Funding Opportunity
1/3/2024
Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program
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Minimum Wage Increase for Illinois Workers
1/2/2024
A $1 per hour increase in Illinois' minimum wage goes into effect on January 1, 2024
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IEPA Office of Energy Funding Opportunity Available for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
11/27/2023
Eligible applicants include public housing authorities, units of local government or nonprofit organizations
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DOL Public Hearing on PLAW Act
11/27/2023
Proposed rulemaking public hearing on Paid Leave for All Workers Act set for November 29th
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US Treasury Unveils Changes to the SLFRF Final Rule Obligation Definition
11/20/2023
New rule introduced by the U.S. Treasury Department clarifies counties' use of ARPA funds, further extending the reach of these resources.
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Daylight Saving Time Ends - Time to Check Smoke Alarms
11/3/2023
Daylight Saving Time serves as a bi-annual reminder to test, inspect & replace smoke alarms
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Governor Announces $2.1 million in Grants for 13 Local Bike Path Projects
10/6/2023
Latest round of IDNR bike path grants support development of trails in seven counties
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Preparing for the Paid Leave for All Workers Act that takes effect January 1, 2024
9/29/2023
Illinois Department of Labor to host webinars to assist with implementation of the Act
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