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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.
Half-staff flags: Honoring fallen Lieutenant Kevin P. Ward and EMT Connor Mandeville-Rakers
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:Emergency Medical Technician Connor...
Gov. Pritzker signs bill to explore creation of new state flag
By September 2024, the Illinois Flag Commission will select no more than ten potential flags and submit a report to the General Assembly...
Ban on indoor e-cigarette and vape use in public spaces to take effect in January
Governor JB Pritzker has signed HB 1540, a bill banning the usage of e-cigarettes in indoor public spaces...
Gov. Pritzker announces record-breaking hotel revenues in FY23, unprecedented growth in Illinois tourism
"More tourism means millions of new visitors exploring all the amazing things that our state and city have to offer – supporting small businesses and local economies along the way.”
Illinois and Metra partnership will restore Chicago-Rockford rail service
The first Chicago-to-Rockford Metra trains are anticipated to start running by late 2027, with stops in-between the two cities...
New IL legislation will provide driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants
A new law will grant undocumented immigrants the opportunity to obtain a standardized Illinois Driver’s License...
Pandemic-caused ‘cocktails to go’ law extended into 2028
An extension of the pandemic-era bill permits carryout and delivery of cocktails and glasses of wine until 2028...
Gov. Pritzker announces statewide partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
METRO EAST, Ill. (June 14, 2023) — Governor JB Pritzker was at Maplewood School in Cahokia Heights on Tuesday to announce Illinois’ partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Half-staff flags: Honoring fallen police officer Areanah M. Preston
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff until sunset 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:Chicago Police Officer...
Half-staff flags: Honoring Chicago Firefighter Jan Tchoryk
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff through Thursday, April 13
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 of:Fire Department Lieutenant Jan...