Abbeduto: Illinoisans can now get documents notarized online
By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois abbeduto@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinoisans who need a notary public can now access those services online through a new “E-Notary” portal launched by the secretary of state’s office. This process is one of the
Hancock: Giannoulias calls for disclosure of lobbyist contracts
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – For decades, lobbyists in the Illinois Statehouse have been required to report how much they spend wining, dining and entertaining lawmakers. Currently, though, there is no law requiring
Breaking: Illinois State Capitol building locked down after threat reported, nothing found as complex reopened around 3 p.m.
The Illinois State Capitol building is currently locked down and is in the midst of being searched and investigated after a threat was received earlier on Tuesday morning. According to Alexi Giannoulias’s Office of the Secretary of
IL House Insurance Committee weighs regulating insurance rate hikes
On Monday, February 26, the Illinois House Insurance Committee held back-to-back hearings to discuss two pieces of legislation proposing new regulatory powers for the state’s Department of Insurance – including requiring auto insurers to seek government approval
Illinois SoS Giannoulias notes his support for bill in General Assembly which aims for greater lobbyist transparency
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced his support of a bill pending in the state General Assembly that would require greater transparency among lobbyists. Giannoulias says the bills especially important following the sentencing of a
Illinois Sec. of State notes nearing deadline for 2024 Organ Donor Program Student Poster Contest
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is reminding educators that the deadline for his 2024 Organ/Tissue Donor Program Student Poster Contest is approaching. The poster contest is held every other year, letting students flex their creativity and
CNI: As online DMV services plagued by no-shows, secretary of state launches changes
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias launched an online appointment system in September for Illinois drivers needing to come to a driver’s services facility, ostensibly to reduce wait times. The “Skip-The-Line”
Illinois “Skip-the-Line” DMV program official began this past Friday
In the continuing effort to reduce stress, lines, and overcrowding at Illinois’ busiest Driver and Motor Vehicle Facilities, the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office officially launched the Skip-the-Line program this past Friday. The program was first announced
Three local Springfield institutions receive education grants from the Illinois Secretary of State
Three local Springfield institutions recently received thousands of dollars in grant money from the office of the Illinois Secretary of State meant to ensure better public library services and improved statewide literacy rates. Lincoln Land Community College,
Nowicki: Pritzker set to consider signing more than 500 bills in the next three months
Protections for noncitizens, criminal justice reform, education changes among bills passed in May By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers passed 566 bills through both chambers of the General Assembly in the recently