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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Rep. Stephens Urges Property Tax Relief

Chicago… In response to the enormous economic burdens residents are facing due to Covid-19 State Representative Brad Stephens (R–Chicago) is urging property tax relief. Stephens urged Governor Pritzker to fully…


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…


Friday, May 1, 2020
STUDENT VOICES – Resources for Students by Students – Home of the Student Advisory Council​​​​

ISBE’s Student Advisory Council welcomes you, the students of Illinois, to explore resources and ask questions that we can bring to the State Board from a student’s perspective. We are…


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…


Monday, April 13, 2020
Secretary of State Update on expiration dates, online services, CDL

EXPIRATION DATES EXTENDED AT LEAST 90 DAYS AFTER FACILITIES REOPEN Effective today, the Secretary of State’s office has filed emergency rules extending expiration dates for driver’s licenses, identification (ID) cards,…