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Rising Lyme Disease Threat in Illinois Spurs Call for Awareness and Prevention

As temperatures rise and outdoor activities increase, it’s important to remain vigilant about the risk of Lyme disease. The black-legged tick, commonly known as the deer tick, is behind most Lyme disease cases in Illinois, where infections have been steadily increasing. Symptoms can range ...
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Illinois Secretary of State Criticizes Homeland Security REAL ID Messaging

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias held a press conference on May 7, 2025, to criticize U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit to Springfield on the day that REAL ID enforcement begins.“For months, Secretary Noem has been calling the May 7 ...
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Illinois Moves to Update Senior Driver Testing Laws

A bill set to overhaul Illinois’ senior driver testing policies passed a Senate committee without opposition today. The Road Safety & Fairness Act, led by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, aims to raise the age for mandatory behind-the-wheel tests from 79 to 87, in ...
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House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is Raising Alarms over Illinois’ Sanctuary State Policies

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is raising alarms over Illinois’s sanctuary state policies after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Springfield today. McCombie claims these policies embolden criminals, put families at risk, and squander taxpayer funds. She criticized Governor Pritzker for focusing on future ...
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Illinois Expands Domestic Violence Support Program to Springfield and Belleville

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has broadened its Domestic Violence Co-Location Program to reach Springfield and Belleville. This initiative brings local advocates directly into partnership with DCFS offices, providing on-site assistance to adult and child survivors of domestic violence. Designed to ...
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Illinois Lawmakers Working to Ease Driver’s License Renewals for Seniors

Illinois lawmakers are set to make it easier for seniors to renew their driver’s licenses. State Senator Ram Villivalam, working with the Illinois Secretary of State and AARP, is championing legislation that would raise the age for mandatory, in-person license renewals from 75 to ...
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Senate Republican Deputy Leader Sue Rezin Issued Statement Regarding Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Visit to Springfield

Springfield, IL— Illinois Senate Republican Deputy Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) issued the following statement in response to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s visit to Springfield to highlight the dangers posed by Illinois’ sanctuary state policies:“Secretary Noem’s visit brings a much-needed spotlight to the very ...
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Apply Now for Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Grants Up to $100,000

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is now welcoming applications for its Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grants. Conservation land trusts across the state can request up to $100,000 to help fund preservation and stewardship efforts on protected lands. This program aims to maintain and ...
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Illinois Senate Advances Bill to Tackle Crop Damage from Deer Overpopulation

Farmers across Illinois may soon see relief from increasing wildlife-related crop damage. Legislation sponsored by Senator Neil Anderson, Senate Bill 710, cleared the State Senate unanimously and now moves to the House for review. The bill aims to help manage deer overpopulation, a persistent ...
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Quad Cities Foundation Awards Record $750,000 in Scholarships to Local Students

The Quad Cities Community Foundation has awarded more than $750,000 in scholarships to local students, setting a new record in its history. Seventy-nine scholarships, including several renewable ones, will help support educational paths at community colleges, universities, and trade schools throughout Iowa and Illinois. ...
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Illinois Campaign Promotes Mental Health Parity and Awareness

The Illinois Department of Insurance has kicked off its third annual campaign spotlighting mental health parity, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month. The campaign aims to inform residents about state and federal laws mandating insurance coverage for mental health and substance use disorders to ...
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Illinois Arson Awareness Week Highlights Community’s Role in Safety

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is highlighting the importance of Arson Awareness Week, drawing attention to the significant effects arson has across the state. The 30th Annual Arson Awareness Week ran from May 4 to 10, with the theme "Preventing Arson in the Wildfire ...
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