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https://www.illinois.gov/One of the duties of the Office of the Governor is to announce the lowering of flags to half-staff for every Illinois member of the armed forces, police force, fire service, and other groups covered by the Act killed in the line of duty. The Lansing Journal receives news releases regarding these occasions and republishes them for our community. We also publish other state news from the Governor's Office that impacts or interests our community.
President Biden approves request for Illinois Disaster Declaration for September 17 storms
President Joseph Biden has approved Governor Pritzker’s request and signed a Disaster Declaration, allowing...
Cooking safety – a top priority on Thanksgiving Day
On Thanksgiving Day alone, an estimated 1,160 home cooking fires were reported to U.S. fire departments in 2021
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 22, 2023) – Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment, with four times the average number occurring. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)...
Illinois announces plan to address asylum seeker emergency response
New investments will provide shelter to asylum seekers at police stations and airports, speed transition to independent living...
Half-staff flags: Honoring Andrew ‘Drew’ Price of the Chicago Fire Department
United States and Illinois flags half-staff Friday through Monday
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of:
Firefighter and Emergency Medical...
IL EPA invites 5th & 6th graders to participate in poster, poetry, and rose Contest
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting fifth and sixth grade writers and artists from around Illinois to participate in this year’s Annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest...
Eligibility for IL utility assistance program expands
Utility assistance applications expanded to include income-eligible households that are disconnected or facing imminent disconnection...
State issues Disaster Proclamation for Cook County for September 17 weather and flooding
Governor JB Pritzker has issued a Disaster Proclamation based on the severe weather and flooding that affected Cook County on September 17...
Half-staff flags: Honoring the victims of the tragedy in Lewiston, Maine
United States and Illinois flags half-staff Saturday through Wednesday
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of:
The victims of the...
Safe driving tip: Don’t veer for deer during their mating season
Illinois is reminding drivers to watch for deer, which are entering their peak season, especially at dawn and dusk now through December...
Illinois regulates display of co-branded alcoholic beverages in retail businesses
The permanent rule seeks to protect the public from confusion between alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages with similar branding.