Illinois lawmakers appropriate an additional $500,000 dedicated to 'Farm Family Resource Initiatives' to help farmers in need.

Co-Responders Pilot Program to launch in four Illinois cities in the next six months.

$500,000 available to assist in implementing Solid Waste Planning Obligations

Cyber Security Commission to address critical aspects of cyber security

Held each April, National County Government Month is an annual celebration of county government. This year's theme is 'Counties Thrive'.

Application deadline is May 2nd ... local governments, municipalities, and nonprofit agencies are urged to apply

Statewide unemployment rate falls to 5%, triggering the suspension of enforcement of the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act

Updated EO lifts the mask requirement in most indoor settings

Illinois on track to lift the statewide indoor mask requirement on February 28th

Introducing the Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker, a joint project of Brookings Metro, National Association of Counties, and National League of Cities

U.S. Treasury 'Project & Expenditure Report User Guide' released to assist counties in submitting data associated with SLFRF.

OSHA 'Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses' must be posted in every state and local government establishment by the approaching deadline.

Final Rule will enable state & local governments to meet immediate pandemic response needs and promote long-term recovery.

Employee rights & employer responsibilities updated for 2022.

Democrats' legislative remap plan upheld by 3-judge Federal Appellate panel.

Illinois minimum wage workers to receive another $1 per hour increase on January 1, 2022

Secretary of State announces additional three-month extension for driver's licenses and ID cards

Governor's request for emergency disaster declaration approved by the federal government.

Searchable IDOL database to allow public monitoring of wages paid on public works projects.

Local governments have through December 30, 2021 to submit an application to receive expert support offered as part of a community engagement program designed to turn available public broadband funding into sustainable broadband access.

Bill containing $1.75 trillion in spending, over 10 years, contains key provisions of significance to county governments.

Federal infrastructure funding will piggyback on 'Rebuild Illinois' state programs and other infrastructure plans enacted by the Illinois General Assembly and Governor Pritzker.

Low-Income Residential Energy Efficiency grant opportunity, with up to $2,000,000 in funding available for energy efficiency upgrades at low-income single or multi-family residential properties, announced by IEPA Office of Energy.

Governor announces new interactive broadband mapping and speed test tools to help expand access to high-speed internet in communities across the state.

Awareness is key to avoid becoming a cyber victim.