United Counties Council of Illinois (UCCI) News

Countdown to BEAD Wave 2

5/6/2025

High bar set for Wave 1 participation results in 35% of all hard-to-serve areas set to receive fiber connection.

IDOR to hold Annual Local Government Workshop

4/30/2025

Registration open for Local Tax Allocation Division June virtual workshop.

IDEC Wave 1 Closes with Over 100 Applications

3/28/2025

The Illinois Broadband Team is now beginning the merit review process.

Illinois EPA Bringing Recycle Coach to All Illinois Communities

1/16/2025

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director James Jennings has announced a new partnership with Recycle Coach to provide all Illinois residents in 6,835 units of local government a holistic, locally-tailored, easy to access recycling education platform.

ILETSB Grant Opportunities for Local Governments

11/23/2024

Applications are being accepted for FY25 Recruitment & Retention, Camera, and NIBIN Grant Programs

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.