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.  

To reflect changes in law and best practices, the Amusement Ride & Safety Division of the Illinois Department of Labor has finalized updates in rules guiding their enforcement of the Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Act.

Bipartisan effort results in framework for $908 billion COVID Aid Package

Local governments have until December 1st to participate in the Local CURE program.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is reminding local governments to submit eligible costs for the Local CURE Program.

Governor announces new COVID-19 restrictions following a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases statewide.

Lawmakers will not return to Springfield for the Fall Veto Session as cases of the coronavirus continue to surge across the state.

As the COVID-19 virus continues to surge across the county, members of advisory board unveiled by President-Elect Biden.

Half of Illinois' counties are considered to be at warning level for COVID-19 disease as of October 23rd.

Resources designed to help organizations and teleworkers remain secure while working remotely are available from the Nation's risk advisor, Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Model Ordinance Available for Use by Counties in Approving their Local CURE Program Certification.