Chuck Weaver's service in the State Senate comes to an end 1/5/2021 Senator Weaver served in the Illinois Senate since 2015, representing the 37th District of Illinois. Read more about Chuck Weaver's service in the State Senate comes to an end
Minimum wage to increase January 1 12/31/2020 Illinois’ minimum wage will increase to $11 per hour with the start of the New Year – the third in a series of incremental steps that will bring the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025. Read more about Minimum wage to increase January 1
Merry Christmas! 12/24/2020 We wish you and your loved ones the joy and peace of Christmas! Read more about Merry Christmas!
50th anniversary of 1970 Illinois Constitutional Convention 12/15/2020 Illinois adopted its fourth, and current, Constitution on December 15, 1970. Read more about 50th anniversary of 1970 Illinois Constitutional Convention
Free COVID-19 testing Dec. 18 in Metamora 12/15/2020 Check the Illinois Department of Public Health website for the most current mobile testing site location information. Read more about Free COVID-19 testing Dec. 18 in Metamora
Illinois has four-phase plan to distribute COVID-19 vaccines 12/14/2020 The first shipment of the vaccines arrived Dec. 14 at regional distribution centers in Illinois. Read more about Illinois has four-phase plan to distribute COVID-19 vaccines
50th anniversary week of 1970 Illinois Constitutional Convention 12/14/2020 Illinois adopted its fourth, and current, Constitution on December 15, 1970. Read more about 50th anniversary week of 1970 Illinois Constitutional Convention
Happy Hanukkah! 12/10/2020 Greetings and blessings to you and yours as you celebrate the Festival of Lights! Read more about Happy Hanukkah!
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 12/7/2020 -- a date which will live in infamy -- Read more about Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Driver Services facilities statewide remain closed 12/6/2020 The Secretary of State Driver Services facilities are scheduled to reopen on January 5. Read more about Driver Services facilities statewide remain closed
High school seniors: Apply for conservation scholarships! 12/2/2020 The annual Conservation Achievement Scholarships encourage the next generation of leaders to preserve and enhance a sustainable outdoor environment. Read more about High school seniors: Apply for conservation scholarships!
Giving thanks! 11/25/2020 Wishing you, your family and your friends a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! Read more about Giving thanks!
Gettysburg Remembrance Day 11/19/2020 President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on Nov. 19, 1863, four and a half months after Union armies prevailed over Confederate armies at the Battle of Gettysburg. Read more about Gettysburg Remembrance Day
Eligible fire departments/ambulance services can seek funding 11/17/2020 All interested departments should send their applications no later than January 29, 2021. Read more about Eligible fire departments/ambulance services can seek funding
Celebrating the bravery of U.S. veterans 11/11/2020 Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Read more about Celebrating the bravery of U.S. veterans
Free COVID-19 testing available at state mobile testing sites 11/9/2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health dispatches several mobile testing teams to various locations each week to provide free COVID-19 testing. Read more about Free COVID-19 testing available at state mobile testing sites
Enhancing investigative authority key to targeting corruption 10/27/2020 Illinois has strong ethics laws, but appropriate authorities can’t adequately investigate and enforce them. Read more about Enhancing investigative authority key to targeting corruption
Voting by mail 10/23/2020 Information about rights and responsibilities of those who want to vote by mail. Read more about Voting by mail
Small-business grants still available 10/21/2020 Millions of dollars are still available for businesses who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 closures. Read more about Small-business grants still available
Recent indictments underscore need for anti-corruption reform 10/20/2020 Senate Republicans have introduced legislation to hold elected officials accountable. Read more about Recent indictments underscore need for anti-corruption reform
Senator Weaver asks residents to sign petition targeting corruption 10/14/2020 Senator Weaver supports legislation to root out government corruption among members of the General Assembly. Read more about Senator Weaver asks residents to sign petition targeting corruption
Weaver questions Pritzker’s focus on possibly adding COVID-19 restrictions in Region 1 9/29/2020 The Governor’s modified restrictions, if imposed, would strike yet another blow to already shaky regional economies. Read more about Weaver questions Pritzker’s focus on possibly adding COVID-19 restrictions in Region 1
Expired Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards Extended by Three Months 9/25/2020 The Illinois Secretary of State's Office (SOS) has announced that expiration dates for driver's licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional three months, from Nov. 1, 2020, to Feb. 1, 2021. Read more about Expired Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards Extended by Three Months