SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pat Quinn today set Tuesday, July 9, as the deadline for legislators to act on comprehensive pension reform. Today’s announcement follows the General...

SPRINGFIELD – In recognition of tomorrow’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., encourages people to report suspected...

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pat Quinn announced today that significant progress in preparing the Request for Proposals (RFP) for release has been made for approximately 35...

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM) is making a special effort to remind the public about the importance of safety awareness during the month of June,...

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn issued the below statement regarding Moody's downgrade from A2 to A3, the second time Illinois' credit rating has been downgraded this week.

SPRINGFIELD – There is always a possibility of severe weather during the summer months – weather that can and often does cause major damage to homes and businesses. Once the storm...

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pat Quinn today announced that U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has appointed Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider to the...

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pat Quinn today announced more than $73 million in federal aid has been approved to date to help more than 26,000 people and households affected by severe...

SPRINGFIELD – Planning a vacation this summer? Whether your plans are for a weekend just hours from home or spending a few weeks in another state or country, the Illinois Emergency...

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding the Illinois Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 1715, the Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation Act. The bill...