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Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Record $308 Million to People, Businesses, Nonprofits in Fiscal Year 2026
Office of the Illinois State Treasurer
Pair of $1 Million+ Returns Start Off New Fiscal Year Strong VFW Post 2602 in Peoria was one of the nonprofits that received missing money from Treasurer Frerichs through the I-CASH program in Fiscal Year 2026.Illinois State Treasurer Michael...
Mason to Participate in NCSL Conference, Remains Committed to Illinois Children and Families
Illinois House Democratic Caucus
GURNEE, Ill. — State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, will be in attendance at the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Conference and will be participating in a bipartisan Early Childhood Education panel, as well as co-chairing the NCSL...
Attorney General James Wins Case Stopping Trump Administration’s Latest Attempt to Jeopardize Funds to Fight Homelessness
New York Attorney General
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania today won their case challenging the Trump administration’s illegal conditions on Fiscal Year 2026...
Buckner Appointed to National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee
Illinois House Democratic Caucus
CHICAGO — State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), one of the organization’s highest leadership bodies, responsible for guiding its strategic...
New Laws Support Illinois Veterans and Service Members
Illinois Senate Republican Caucus
Three new laws have been signed to better support Illinois veterans and service members by making it easier to return to college after military service, strengthening recruitment for the Illinois National Guard, and improving access to mental...
New Report Highlights Challenges Facing Illinois Job Creators
Illinois Senate Republican Caucus
A new report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) found that Illinois small business optimism continues to lag behind the national average, reflecting ongoing concerns about the state’s business climate.
Crawford Celebrates Signing of Law Establishing Emmett Till Day in Illinois
Illinois House Democratic Caucus
CHICAGO – State Rep. Michael Crawford, D-Chicago, is celebrating the signing of legislation that designates July 25 of each year as Emmett Till Day in Illinois, ensuring the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Emmett Till are honored and...
Washington-led coalition secures order protecting federal support for homelessness services
Washington State Office of Attorney General
Washington and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing...
Appeal Windows for Illinois Collar Counties are Opening
EIN Presswire
Appeal Windows for Illinois Collar Counties are Opening CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The struggle against the nation’s highest property taxes is an issue for all of Illinois, not just Chicago and Cook County....
USA Wheelchair Rugby Announce World Championship Roster
EIN Presswire
Competition in Brazil in August BIRMINGHAM, AL, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- USA Wheelchair Rugby (USAWR) is excited to announce the 12-person roster that will represent the United States at the 2026 World Wheelchair Rugby...
Illinois Physicians Applaud Gov. Pritzker’s Signing of Downcoding Reform Legislation
EIN Presswire
The health insurer tactic of automatic downcoding will be restricted, thanks to the Illinois governor's signing of Senate Bill 3114 into law. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Illinois State Medical Society...
Illinois ANG Leadership visits AFSOUTH, observes TFI in action
DVIDS - Georgia
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.—The Illinois National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd visited the 12th Air Force, Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) headquarters on July 8, giving Illinois senior leaders a firsthand look at how one...
Brabazon Launches Rebuilt Brabazon.com; 45+ Years of Compressed Air, Vacuum, and Pump Expertise at Customers' Fingertips
EIN Presswire
Brabazon launches a rebuilt website with 24/7 emergency support, free engineering tools, product guides, and faster access to local experts.
Illinois Promotes Two Full Bird Colonels in Same Ceremony
DVIDS - Georgia
Springfield, Ill. — Brig. Gen. Lenny Williams, Assistant Adjutant General, Commander, Illinois Army National Guard, performed a rare ceremony promoting both Col. Matthew D. Brady, the Construction and Facilities Management Officer (CFMO) for the...
Hanson Wraps Up Summer with Back to School Sales Tax Holiday, Local Events
Illinois House Democratic Caucus
MONTGOMERY, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, encourages constituents to take advantage of the upcoming Back to School state sales tax holiday, as well as local events and festivals, to make the most of the last days of summer. “The...
Gov. Reynolds appoints Martin Noven CEO of IPERS
Office Of The Governor Of Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Martin Noven, former Executive Director of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, as the next CEO of the Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS). The appointment is effective August 24, 2026....
WeShipCars Announces New Business Address in Evanston, Illinois
EIN Presswire
WeShipCars has relocated its business address to 2730 Central St Apt 2C, Evanston, IL 60201 EVANSTON, IL, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WeShipCars, a trusted name in nationwide auto transport, today announced that it has...
Byline Bank Honored with SBA Lender of the Year Award in Illinois
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
CHICAGO, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Illinois District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has named Byline Bank the Illinois 2025 SBA 7(a) Lender of the Year, marking the 17th consecutive year the SBA has recognized...
The Chicago School Announces Opening of the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM)
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Chicago, IL, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chicago School today welcomed its first cohort of students to the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM), Chicago’s first new medical school in nearly a century.
SBA Relief Still Available to Illinois Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Algal Bloom Water Contamination
U.S. Small Business Administration
WASHINGTON —The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Illinois of the Aug. 6 deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by...
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