As Illinois continues to make significant progress in reducing new COVID-19 cases, all four regions of the state are on track to move into Phase 4 on June 26th.

The FY2021 budget was the biggest issue to be addressed for Members of the Illinois General Assembly returning to Springfield on Wednesday, May 20th, for the 2020 Spring Special Session. This proved true, as the three-day scheduled session carried over to a fourth day on Saturday. Working into the early morning hours of Sunday, lawmakers reach agreement on the FY2021 State Budget. Following final approval of the FY2021 Spending Plan, the 2020 Spring Session adjourned.

Your Response Matters … ~ Your response helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services. ~ Results from the 2020 Census will be used to determine the number of seats each state has in Congress and your political representation at all levels of government.

'Restore Illinois: A Public Health Approach to Safely Reopen Our State'.

NACo urges the White House and Congress to unite and help counties fulfill their vast public health, public safety and economic recovery responsibilities

Citing the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact the virus is having on the general public nationwide, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary has extended the REAL ID enforcement deadline an additional year.

U.S. Representative Bustos spearheads effort to receive federal funding for activation of Illinois National Guard in the fight against COVID-19 outbreak

Governor Pritzker issued a 'Stay at Home' order for the entire state starting Saturday, March 21st, effective until April 7th.

UCCI hosts reception for Illinois lawmakers as part of their 2020 Legislative Conference

ICRMT presents UCCI with first royalty check of 2020

Senator Don Harmon Elected President of the Illinois Senate

'Making the Most of your NACo Membership' ... Kimberly Hall, Director of Membership

Governor Pritzker Keynotes UCCI Fall Conference Banquet honoring the Class of 2019 UCCI/University of Illinois Leadership Academy

Illinois Equal Pay Act now bans employers and employment agencies from asking about applicants' past wage and compensation histories.

Illinois Counties ... 27 so far, are now eligible to apply for Public Assistance program grants

Illinois General Assembly allocates financial resources to fully reimburse counties for salaries and probation services.

State Treasurer to host Local Officials Day on Saturday, August 17th.

Successful end to Spring Legislative Session for Governor

Update available on Public Act 100-1177 amendments to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act.

Samuel L. Newton is selected to serve on Executive Committee

"Rebuild Illinois" ... Preliminary draft of the Governor's six-year, $41.5 billion capital plan presented to lawmakers.

The National Association of Counties (NAC0) is offering new UCCI member counties the opportunity to attend training programs at no cost.

The 2020 census is coming in a matter of months, not years, and time is running out for counties to be ready.

State revises prevailing wage rates for 2019.

Illinois to phase in $15 minimum wage by 2025