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Monday, June 15, 2020
Sec. of State Announces 16th Annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition

Entry forms are now available; Deadline is June 30  Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced today that entry forms are available for the 16th annual Illinois Emerging…


Tuesday, May 26, 2020
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY APPROVES RAILROAD AGREEMENTS FOR NEW I-490 TOLLWAY AND WESTERN ACCESS TO O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad providing property rights to accommodate roadway and interchange construction DOWNERS GROVE, IL – The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors today approved agreements with Soo Line…


Saturday, May 23, 2020
Essential Employees will now have greater access to Workers Compensation Benefits if they Contract COVID-19 on the Job

Springfield – State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Chicago) joined a bipartisan coalition of state legislators in supporting an agreement on workers compensation and unemployment insurance changes due to the Coronavirus emergency…


Monday, May 18, 2020
Forest Preserves of Cook County Promotes “Memorial Day at Home”

With extended closures over the holiday, suggested alternatives for a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend May 18, 2020 – The Forest Preserves of Cook County is asking patrons and…


Friday, May 15, 2020
Drive-Through Services for Vehicle Registration Renewals Beginning Tuesday

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that beginning Tuesday, May 19, seven facilities will be offering drive-through services for vehicle registration sticker transactions ONLY. This is the first…


Thursday, May 14, 2020
The State’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility in Naperville has reopened.

The Household Hazardous Waste facility resumed its pre-COVID-19 operations on Saturday, May 9. All participants must remain in their vehicles and have the material easily accessible for off-loading by staff….


Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Governor Pritzker Announces Restore Illinois: A Public Health Approach To Safely Reopen Our State

Governor Pritzker Announces Restore Illinois: A Public Health Approach To Safely Reopen Our State Restore Illinois is a Five-Phase, Regional Plan for Saving Lives, Livelihoods, and Safely Reopening Illinois Chicago…


Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Brad Stephens “Stay at Home” Order Survey

Governor JB Pritzker has extended the stay at home order until May 31st, which includes the following modifications: OUTDOOR RECREATION: State parks will begin a phased re-opening. A list of…


Friday, April 17, 2020
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ILLINOIS TOLLWAY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES  Please see below a list of current career opportunities with the Illinois Tollway. You may click on the position to apply and learn more about the…


Friday, April 17, 2020
Bill Deferment Programs Available to Illinoisans

COVID-19, and the ensuing lockdown, has created a crisis in Illinois. This economic hardship caused by this virus is impacting employees and employers hard. The Illinois Dept. of Employment Security…