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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.

State and county announce $250 million commitment for asylum seeker response

Governor JB Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced their commitment to a joint for asylum seekers...

Paid Leave for All Workers Act now in effect in Illinois

Workers in Illinois began earning paid time off on January 1, 2024...

New Disaster Recovery Centers open in Burnham and Phoenix, Illinois

Two FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open this week to help Cook County disaster survivors...

E-cigarette use to be banned in indoor public places

E-cigarette use will no longer permitted in indoor public spaces in Illinois beginning January 1, 2024, under a new state law...

Disaster Recovery Centers in South Holland and Harvey close Dec. 29

Disaster Recovery Centers in South Holland and Harvey will close permanently at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29. The centers are currently

Illinois minimum wage increases January 1

The minimum wage in Illinois is increasing on January 1, 2024.

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...