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State Farm homeowner premiums will rise by roughly 27% in Illinois, prompting calls for greater regulation. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Business
6 months ago
Pritzker seeks more regulatory authority over homeowners insurance business

Governor urges lawmakers to act following State Farm’s 27% rate hike

U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly are pictured along with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in file photos of Democratic party gatherings in Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
6 months ago
Who is contributing to Illinois’ U.S. Senate candidates?

Kelly gears up for another battle vs. Pritzker-backed candidate as Krishnamoorthi hits TV

Education
6 months ago
State seeks better way to identify at-risk school kids

ISBE rolls out “Children’s Adversity Index”

A solar farm in Carbondale, Illinois, in late 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
6 months ago
Illinois bet on solar to meet its climate goals. Trump has the industry in his crosshairs

Advocates push state to expand renewables incentives

Depression
Health & Wellness
6 months ago
Illinois preserves LGBTQIA+ Youth Support on 988 Lifeline despite federal cuts

“This is a matter of life and death,” said Dr. Adam Carter, CEO of PATH, one of Illinois’ 988 centers

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Education
6 months ago
U of I Board approves $3.6M office building purchase for Urbana campus expansion

The board also approved an appointment for the UIS campus

The event drew a large crowd and included remarks from family, colleagues, and local leaders whose lives were touched by Bennett’s service and character.
IL State News
6 months ago
Legacy of service: Scott M. Bennett Administrative Building dedicated in downtown Urbana

Bennett passed away several years ago after having a brain tumor

Unemployment form
IL State News
6 months ago
Illinois unemployment drops to 4.6% as payroll jobs hit record high in June

Several job sectors gained jobs, while several sectors lost jobs

Professional Car Salesman Excitedly Showcases Sleek New Vehicle to Young Couple Inside Dealership, Hispanic Woman Holding Steering Wheel Smiling.
IL State News
6 months ago
IDOR warns Illinois buyers of double tax risk on out-of-state vehicle purchases

Buy a car out of state? Pay the tax in Illinois.

IDFPR (LEAD): The Chicago offices of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Business
6 months ago
IDFPR adds 24 new professions to online licensing system in latest CORE expansion

Additional license types and functionalities, including renewals and reinstatements, will continue to be added in future phases.

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