Illinois inconsistent as it concerns discouraging tobacco use, as per new report
Illinois’ efforts are all over the map in a new report on what state and federal officials are or could be doing to discourage tobacco use. The American Lung Association’s “State of Tobacco Control” report evaluates every
Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds residents to check and inspect their fire alarms
Daylight Saving Time ended Sunday at 2:00 a.m. And the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is reminding residents that smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms should be tested and inspected every six months, and the changing
Breast cancer screening bill proposed as General Assembly veto session begins on Tuesday
Illinois State Rep. Nabeela Syed has proposed a bill to make breast cancer screenings more accessible. HB4180 would provide coverage for certain types of mammography for all persons rather than just women and would require coverage for
State Sen. Sally Turner proposes legislation related to construction and car charging ports for upcoming veto session
State Sen. Sally Turner has introduced a bill that would ease the current requirement for installing car chargers in new residential construction. She would exempt new single-family residences and tiny homes from the current requirements that they
Mid-American Paleontology Society holding fossil program October 20 at the Illinois State Fairground
The Mid-American Paleontology Society will be hosting a fossil show at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds starting on Friday, October 20. The show is the largest in the world dedicated exclusively to fossils, and
Hundsdorfer & Meisel: DCFS director to step down at end of the year after agency hit with another scathing audit
Marc Smith is one of 3 state agency leaders to announce end-of-year departure plans By BETH HUNDSDORFER & HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith will resign effective
Hancock: In joint effort, election authorities try to tamp down misinformation
Officials from 25 counties seek public’s cooperation ahead of 2024 races By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Six months before the next presidential primary elections in Illinois, county clerks and other local election authorities
Illinois State Library evacuates on Friday after receiving bomb threat, per report
The State Journal-Register reports that the Illinois State Library was evacuated on Friday morning after receiving a bomb threat. According to the paper, no explosive devices were found and employees were allowed to re-enter the building a
Hancock: State’s high court opens new interactive learning center
Displays offer insight into role of judicial branch By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – In 1946, the Illinois Supreme Court heard a case that would eventually become a landmark in American legal history. The
Ground is broken on SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe in Springfield, is scheduled to open in 2025
Local officials, developers, and athletes broke ground on a major sports complex in Springfield on Wednesday that has been projected to attract thousands of families. The 70-acre multisport SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe will be located