$42B Spending Plan, as well as the FY22 budget, signed by Governor Pritzker

To commemorate the end of slavery in the United States in 1865, June 19th (Juneteenth) is now recognized in Illinois as 'National Freedom Day'.

After more than a year of restrictions, Illinois has moved to Phase 5, the final phase of the Restore Illinois Plan .

Maps outlining new districts for the Illinois General Assembly, Illinois Supreme Court and Cook County Board of Review have been signed by Governor Pritzker.

Illinois lawmakers wrap up their Spring Legislative Session on Tuesday, June 1st.

Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust will host a webinar to cover the changes required by this new law on June 15, 2021.

Illinois will align State Executive Orders with the latest CDC guidance and rescind IDPH emergency rules enforcing masking and distance.

On May 14, 2021, the entire state moved into the Bridge Phase of Reopening Plan.

The American Rescue Plan will deliver $350 billion for state, local, territorial and Tribal governments to respond to the COVID-19 emergency and bring back jobs.

Officials announce 331 million people were living in the United States as of April 1st, 2020, marking the country's second slowest population growth rate in U.S. history.

Even with the expansion of vaccine eligibility and the deployment of Rapid Response Vaccination teams to Illinois counties seeing an uptick in COVID cases and hospitalizations, IDPH Director stresses the need for continuing to wear a mask, avoiding large crowds and observing social distancing policies to prevent a possible resurgence of the pandemic.

Announcement of a Bridge Phase between Phase 4 and 5 of Restore Illinois Plan to allow for a faster reopening of Illinois' economy, and expanding vaccine eligibility made by the Pritzker administration.

Illinois EPA Household Hazardous Waste collections provide residents with free collection events to safely dispose of unused or leftover hazardous household products commonly found in homes.

State 'Rebuild Illinois Program' ... Federal 'American Rescue Plan'

Worker's compensation benefits extended until June 30, 2021 under new legislation signed by Governor

Criminal Justice Reform Bill (HB3653) signed into law by Governor Pritzker on Monday, February 22, 2021.

Mike Madigan has announced his resignation as State Representative of the 22nd Illinois House District, effective at the end of the month.

From the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Governor Pritzker delivered a combined State of the State Address and Fiscal Year 2022 State Budget Address

House Democratic State and Local Coronavirus Relief Funds legislation emerges as part of Fiscal Year 2021 Reconciliation Act.

COVID-19 vaccination website to serve as a hub of all vaccine-related information.

State Public Health officials announce that 29 Illinois counties, having met the established guidelines, moved to Phase 4 on January 25, 2021.

Following conversations with hospital leaders, the Illinois Department of Public Health adjusts mitigation metrics to allow more regions to lift strictest mitigations.

Comprehensive safety and health compliance guide and video takes the mystery out of Illinois OSHA inspections

$25 Billion Emergency Rental Assistance Program authorized under the year-end COVID-19 relief and omnibus spending package

Clay County Order in favor of Representative Darren Bailey in his case against Governor Pritzker completely overruled by Sangamon County Court.