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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Unveils New Investment Program to Build Affordable Housing
Office of the Illinois State Treasurer
$10 Million Partnership with IFF Helps Nonprofits, Generates Investment Returns for State Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today unveiled a new community investment program designed to build affordable housing, help nonprofits, and generate...
Paul Jacobs Appointed as State Senator for Illinois’ 59th Senate District
Illinois Senate Republican Caucus
Paul Jacobs has been appointed as the new State Senator for Illinois’ 59th Senate District, bringing decades of public service, military experience, and small business leadership to the Illinois Senate.
Vistra Announces Closure of Three Illinois Power Plants
Illinois Senate Republican Caucus
A major power company has announced plans to close three Illinois power plants in the coming years, raising new concerns about the future reliability and affordability of the state’s energy grid.
ILLINOIS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD’S 123RD ENGINEER SOLDIERS BUILD RUNNING TRACK AND RENOVATE ARMORY
DVIDS - Georgia
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Department of Early Childhood set to become fully operational July 1
Illinois Senate Republican Caucus
Beginning July 1, the Illinois Department of Early Childhood is set to become fully operational, marking the next phase in the state’s effort to consolidate early childhood programs and services under one agency.
Pritzker Signs Record-High Budget Despite Republican Opposition
Illinois Senate Republican Caucus
On June 16, Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget into law, locking in a record-high $55.9 billion spending plan that continues Illinois’ troubling pattern of higher taxes, increased spending and misplaced priorities.
Revised Senior Driving Law Among New Laws Taking Effect July 1
Illinois Senate Republican Caucus
While most new laws in Illinois take effect on January 1, some measures are scheduled to align with the start of the state’s fiscal year on July 1. Among the new laws taking effect is House Bill 1226, a long-overdue measure aimed at ending an...
Illinois Among Founding Partners of New Consortium to Expand Participation in 529 Education Savings Plans
Office of the Illinois State Treasurer
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Proposed the Idea While Serving as President of National Association of State Treasurers The University of Chicago Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) and Stanford University Initiative for Financial...
Reconnecting Brooklyn to the Mother Road: Landmarks Illinois & the Village of Brooklyn, Ill. Host Route 66 Centennial Event June 26
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Brooklyn, Illinois, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEDIA ADVISORY Reconnecting Brooklyn to the Mother Road: Landmarks Illinois & the Village of Brooklyn, Ill. Host Route 66 Centennial Event June 26 WHAT: Landmarks Illinois and the Village of...
Garage Door Repair Arlington Heights, Illinois: Firstline Thanks 700+ Customers
EIN Presswire
Firstline Garage Door Repair thanks 700+ customers across Arlington Heights, Chicago, and nearby Illinois suburbs.
New Survey Finds Nearly Three Quarters of Illinois Physicians Have Experienced 'Downcoding'
EIN Presswire
In a newly published survey of Illinois physicians, 72% report their practice has experienced automatic downcoding of appropriately documented claims.
Allsup Highlights Appeal Options For Denied Disability Applicants Amid Rising SSDI Denial Rates
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Belleville, Illinois, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allsup, a leading provider of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) representation, return to work and veterans disability appeals services, is highlighting rising denial rates at the...
Three-ring fun with new circus exhibit
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - Illinois
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ALPLM to celebrate Independence Day with free admission, free concerts
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - Illinois
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is throwing a block party to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, complete with free concerts, a “kids and pets” parade and an array of food trucks.
Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against ServBanc Holdco, Inc., ServBank, National Association, IF Bancorp, Inc., and its Board of Directors – IROQ
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
NEW YORK, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against ServBanc Holdco, Inc. (“ServBanc Holdco”), as successor in interest to IF Bancorp, Inc. (“IF Bancorp” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:...
Manley Highlights Local Fire and EMS Grants to Support Equipment Purchases
Illinois House Democratic Caucus
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting a new round of state grants to help fire and EMS departments with small equipment purchases. “I’m grateful for our dedicated first responders who put their lives on the line to...
The Chicago School to Host 2026 Chicago Campus Commencement Ceremonies at the Rosemont Theatre
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Chicago, IL, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chicago School will host its 2026 Chicago Campus commencement ceremonies on June 26, 2026, at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Illinois.
Hoffman, Community Honor Lt. Gregory Jonas with Avenue Designation
Illinois House Democratic Caucus
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – In recognition of the life of Lt. Gregory Jonas, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, joined family, friends and colleagues Monday to officially designate Bond Ave. in Cahokia...
Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj to Present Free Public Talk in Lisle,IL; Meditation: The Silence That Awakens
EIN Presswire
Science of Spirituality to Host Free Public Talk by Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj on June 28 in Lisle, IL Meditation: The Silence That Awakens LISLE, IL, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Sunday, June 28, 2026,...
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Increased Oil and Gas Development on Alaska’s Coastal Plain
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 13 other attorneys general in filing amicus briefs supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s decision to authorize an oil and gas program that would...
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