IDFPR (LEAD): The Chicago offices of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Business
1 year ago
Illinois rolls out first phase of plan to modernize professional licensing

State regulators start with clinical psychologists, music therapists and nail technicians

Val Yazell
Business
1 year ago
Springfield planning and economic development director to retire

“Serving the City of Springfield has been one of the greatest honors of my career.” – Val Yazell

Documents from OEIG cases.
Business
1 year ago
State watchdog uncovers at least $7.2M in PPP fraud by state employees

Ongoing investigation has identified more than 275 cases of wrongdoing since 2022.

Lincoln and Mary statute near CVB visitor center
Local
1 year ago
Springfield awarded $225,500 grant to boost international tourism efforts

The state welcomed 2.16 million international visitors in 2023, a 39% increase from the previous year.

Business
1 year ago
SIU School of Medicine generates $1 billion economic impact in Illinois, supports 5,500 Jobs

The SIU System as a whole, delivers an economic impact of just under $4 billion.

Business
1 year ago
How Illinois will decide on spending $40M opioid settlement with Kroger

Part of a national agreement that requires grocery chain to pay $1.4B nationwide.

Local
1 year ago
Jury sees relentless ComEd job placement requests from Madigan co-defendant

McClain to Madigan’s son: ‘That’s what happens when you’re in this game’.

Horace Mann sign at Springfield, IL headquarters
Business
1 year ago
Horace Mann reports $34M profit in 3rd Qtr

The company posted revenue of $412.1 million in the period.

Local
1 year ago
CWLP earns 2024 Smart Energy Provider designation

The award recognizes CWLP’s excellence in energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, renewable energy, and environmental stewardship, along with its commitment to affordable electric service. 

Business
1 year ago
Federal government hands out $2.4 billion for 122 railroad projects including Springfield project

In Illinois, nearly $160 million will go toward consolidating Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s tracks through Springfield.

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