United Counties Council of Illinois (UCCI) News

Multiple Tax Deadlines Postponed for July Storm Victims in Illinois

10/21/2024

Affected taxpayers now have until February 3, 2025 to file various state individual and business tax returns and make tax payments

Salary Transparency Law Requirements for Job Postings in 2025

10/1/2024

Job postings must include wages, salary and benefits starting January 1, 2025

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

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

IEPA Announces $5M in Grants for Water Quality Projects

8/29/2024

Grants will range in size from $75,000 to $2.5 million

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

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

Grant Applications being Accepted for Special Wildlife Funds

6/27/2024

IDNR is accepting grant applications for Pheasant Fund & Habitat Fund Projects

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

New US Department of Labor Overtime Rule

4/25/2024

The Final Rule goes into effect July 1, 2024

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.

Illinois Connected Summit 2024

3/25/2024

Illinois Broadband Summit to be held May 8-10 in Chicago

Illinois EPA Offers Second Round of Strategic Energy Plan Grants

2/20/2024

Second grant application period closes March 18, 2024

Department of Veterans Affairs Unveils New Logo

2/13/2024

New logo symbolizes the continuing evolution of the IDVA

JCAR Holds IDOL Paid Leave Rule

2/12/2024

Pushed consideration of IDOL changes to its proposed rule until March JCAR meeting

IDOA Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Proposals

2/8/2024

Applications for funds due March 22, 2024

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

$28 million awarded for local park & recreational facility projects

1/13/2024

State funding comes from Governor Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois capital program

IEPA Office of Energy Funding Opportunity

1/3/2024

Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program

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

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

DOL Public Hearing on PLAW Act

11/27/2023

Proposed rulemaking public hearing on Paid Leave for All Workers Act set for November 29th

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.

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

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