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 Read more about Preparing for the Paid Leave for All Workers Act that takes effect January 1, 2024
CISA Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 Webinar Series 9/28/2023 'Secure Our World '- adopt ongoing cybersecurity habits and improve online safety behaviors Read more about CISA Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 Webinar Series
USDA Secretary Issues Additional Drought Disaster Designations in Illinois 8/23/2023 A Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the USDA Farm Service Agency to provide emergency loans to producers recovering from natural disasters Read more about USDA Secretary Issues Additional Drought Disaster Designations in Illinois
Local Officials Day at the Illinois State Fair is Saturday, August 19th 7/31/2023 State Treasurer to host annual Local Officials Appreciation Day event Read more about Local Officials Day at the Illinois State Fair is Saturday, August 19th
Governor's Original Disaster Proclamation Expanded to Include 13 Additional Counties 7/28/2023 Penalties and interest waived for taxpayers in 13 more counties affected by recent severe weather Read more about Governor's Original Disaster Proclamation Expanded to Include 13 Additional Counties
Skip-the-Line Program being Implemented at Busiest Illinois DMVs 7/28/2023 Scheduling appointments and extended hours are part of Secretary of State's initiative to save customers time. Read more about Skip-the-Line Program being Implemented at Busiest Illinois DMVs
Governor Issues Disaster Proclamation due to Severe Weather, Flooding, Tornadoes & Derecho 7/19/2023 Coles, Cook, Edgar, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Sangamon & Washington Counties to receive disaster relief Read more about Governor Issues Disaster Proclamation due to Severe Weather, Flooding, Tornadoes & Derecho
Largest-Ever Construction Program in Illinois History Announced 7/7/2023 New $40 billion, multi-year effort reflects strength of Rebuild Illinois, multimodal commitment Read more about Largest-Ever Construction Program in Illinois History Announced
IDNR Grant Applications Due by August 1st 7/7/2023 Grant applications are being accepted for Pheasant Fund and Habitat Fund Projects Read more about IDNR Grant Applications Due by August 1st
IDOT Funding Opportunities Workshops Scheduled Statewide 5/10/2023 Passage of historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program allows for added community improvement opportunities Read more about IDOT Funding Opportunities Workshops Scheduled Statewide
This is your Opportunity to Help Shape Illinois' Broadband Future 5/2/2023 Illinois Broadband Lab launches initiatives to bring affordable, high-speed internet access to Illinoisans Read more about This is your Opportunity to Help Shape Illinois' Broadband Future
Participate in Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month 5/1/2023 Providing high-quality, accessible mental health services is a critical role that Counties play in addressing our ever-growing mental health crisis Read more about Participate in Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month
Randolph County Commissioner named Member of the Coal Communities Coalition under the NACo BRECC Initiative 3/23/2023 Dr. Marc Kiehna joins 19 other coal community leaders and eight community teams selected to participate in the Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities initiative. Read more about Randolph County Commissioner named Member of the Coal Communities Coalition under the NACo BRECC Initiative
IEPA Resumes Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events 3/23/2023 Upcoming one-day collection events will allow Illinois residents to safely dispose of unused hazardous products Read more about IEPA Resumes Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Illinois Leads the Nation for Corn & Soybean Production in 2022 3/20/2023 Illinois Counties hold the top spot for production in both crops Read more about Illinois Leads the Nation for Corn & Soybean Production in 2022
Illinois Becomes First State in the Midwest to Guarantee Paid Leave 3/14/2023 Paid Leave for Workers Act signed into law by Governor Pritzker Read more about Illinois Becomes First State in the Midwest to Guarantee Paid Leave
New 861 Area Code Comes to Illinois 309 Area Code Region 2/22/2023 Implementation of the new 861 area code starts February 24th Read more about New 861 Area Code Comes to Illinois 309 Area Code Region
Deadline Nears for State & Local Government 2022 Injury/Illness Electronic Submission 2/1/2023 Summary data helps Illinois OSHA to identify and monitor trends related to work-related injuries and illnesses. Read more about Deadline Nears for State & Local Government 2022 Injury/Illness Electronic Submission
Governor Announces End to State's Public Health Emergency 1/31/2023 Illinois' COVID-19 public health emergency will end on May 11th Read more about Governor Announces End to State's Public Health Emergency
Expanded Bereavement Leave Rights for Employees Across Illinois 1/16/2023 New rights include time off to grieve family members, for pregnancy and adoption-related loss Read more about Expanded Bereavement Leave Rights for Employees Across Illinois
Illinois Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2023 1/1/2023 Minimum wage for Ilinois workers rose to $13 an hour on New Year's Day Read more about Illinois Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2023
New Illinois Area Code Announcements 12/28/2022 Two new area code announcements made by the Illinois Commerce Commission Read more about New Illinois Area Code Announcements
St. Clair County & IEMA to Host Town Hall Meetings to Help Flooding Disaster Survivors Obtain Assistance 12/2/2022 Two town hall meetings scheduled in December to explain flooding disaster assistance Read more about St. Clair County & IEMA to Host Town Hall Meetings to Help Flooding Disaster Survivors Obtain Assistance
Illinois Finance Authority PACE Program Launched for Benefit of Statewide, Open Market 10/18/2022 Announced launch of statewide PACE program to spur commercial investment in clean energy renovations and new construction Read more about Illinois Finance Authority PACE Program Launched for Benefit of Statewide, Open Market
DHS Announces State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program 10/5/2022 Over $1 billion in funding to be awarded over four years to state and local governments across the country. Read more about DHS Announces State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program