Farmer Mental Health Initiatives Highlighted During Mental Health Month 5/11/2022 Illinois lawmakers appropriate an additional $500,000 dedicated to 'Farm Family Resource Initiatives' to help farmers in need. Read more about Farmer Mental Health Initiatives Highlighted During Mental Health Month
Co-Responder Legislation Signed into Law to Project Victims/Address Root Causes of Crimes 5/11/2022 Co-Responders Pilot Program to launch in four Illinois cities in the next six months. Read more about Co-Responder Legislation Signed into Law to Project Victims/Address Root Causes of Crimes
Illinois EPA Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for County Solid Waste Planning 5/11/2022 $500,000 available to assist in implementing Solid Waste Planning Obligations Read more about Illinois EPA Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for County Solid Waste Planning
Governor Establishes Illinois Cyber Security Commission 4/7/2022 Cyber Security Commission to address critical aspects of cyber security Read more about Governor Establishes Illinois Cyber Security Commission
Celebrate National County Government Month ... because Counties Matter 4/1/2022 Held each April, National County Government Month is an annual celebration of county government. This year's theme is 'Counties Thrive'. Read more about Celebrate National County Government Month ... because Counties Matter
Paratransit Vehicle Grants Available through IDOT 3/22/2022 Application deadline is May 2nd ... local governments, municipalities, and nonprofit agencies are urged to apply Read more about Paratransit Vehicle Grants Available through IDOT
No Longer in Effect - Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act 3/17/2022 Statewide unemployment rate falls to 5%, triggering the suspension of enforcement of the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act Read more about No Longer in Effect - Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act
Governor Issues Updated Executive Order with New Mask Guidelines 3/1/2022 Updated EO lifts the mask requirement in most indoor settings Read more about Governor Issues Updated Executive Order with New Mask Guidelines
Governor Announces Plan to Lift Statewide Indoor Mask Requirement 2/10/2022 Illinois on track to lift the statewide indoor mask requirement on February 28th Read more about Governor Announces Plan to Lift Statewide Indoor Mask Requirement
Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker eyes how communities are investing American Rescue Plan funds 2/8/2022 Introducing the Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker, a joint project of Brookings Metro, National Association of Counties, and National League of Cities Read more about Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker eyes how communities are investing American Rescue Plan funds
First ARPA Recovery Fund Project & Expenditure Reports due January 31, 2022 1/24/2022 U.S. Treasury 'Project & Expenditure Report User Guide' released to assist counties in submitting data associated with SLFRF. Read more about First ARPA Recovery Fund Project & Expenditure Reports due January 31, 2022
February 1st Deadline for State & Local Governments to Post 2021 Injury and Illness Information 1/21/2022 OSHA 'Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses' must be posted in every state and local government establishment by the approaching deadline. Read more about February 1st Deadline for State & Local Governments to Post 2021 Injury and Illness Information
Treasury Issues Final Rule for State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program 1/6/2022 Final Rule will enable state & local governments to meet immediate pandemic response needs and promote long-term recovery. Read more about Treasury Issues Final Rule for State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program
Employment Laws Poster Required to be Displayed by Employers 1/5/2022 Employee rights & employer responsibilities updated for 2022. Read more about Employment Laws Poster Required to be Displayed by Employers
Federal Court Upholds Illinois General Assembly Legislative Maps from September 12/31/2021 Democrats' legislative remap plan upheld by 3-judge Federal Appellate panel. Read more about Federal Court Upholds Illinois General Assembly Legislative Maps from September
Minimum Wage Increases to $12 an hour on New Year's Day 12/27/2021 Illinois minimum wage workers to receive another $1 per hour increase on January 1, 2022 Read more about Minimum Wage Increases to $12 an hour on New Year's Day
Expiration Dates for Illinois Driver's Licenses & ID Cards Extended to March 31, 2022 12/17/2021 Secretary of State announces additional three-month extension for driver's licenses and ID cards Read more about Expiration Dates for Illinois Driver's Licenses & ID Cards Extended to March 31, 2022
Federal Aid Approved for Illinois Counties Impacted by December Severe Weather & Tornadoes 12/15/2021 Governor's request for emergency disaster declaration approved by the federal government. Read more about Federal Aid Approved for Illinois Counties Impacted by December Severe Weather & Tornadoes
Illinois Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Database Coming January 2022 12/6/2021 Searchable IDOL database to allow public monitoring of wages paid on public works projects. Read more about Illinois Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Database Coming January 2022
Governor Announces Initiative to Help Communities Prepare for Broadband Infrastructure Investment 12/2/2021 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. Read more about Governor Announces Initiative to Help Communities Prepare for Broadband Infrastructure Investment
'Build Back Better Act' Passed by the House now heads to the U.S. Senate 11/22/2021 Bill containing $1.75 trillion in spending, over 10 years, contains key provisions of significance to county governments. Read more about 'Build Back Better Act' Passed by the House now heads to the U.S. Senate
Illinois Counties Win Big with Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill 11/10/2021 Federal infrastructure funding will piggyback on 'Rebuild Illinois' state programs and other infrastructure plans enacted by the Illinois General Assembly and Governor Pritzker. Read more about Illinois Counties Win Big with Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Announcement of Illinois EPA Grant Opportunity 10/28/2021 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. Read more about Announcement of Illinois EPA Grant Opportunity
Illinois Committed to Help Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Communities Across the State 10/7/2021 Governor announces new interactive broadband mapping and speed test tools to help expand access to high-speed internet in communities across the state. Read more about Illinois Committed to Help Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Communities Across the State
October Proclaimed as Cyber Awareness Month in Illinois 10/1/2021 Awareness is key to avoid becoming a cyber victim. Read more about October Proclaimed as Cyber Awareness Month in Illinois