More than 150 local chambers of commerce will be awarded a share of $5 million in grant funding through the state’s Back to Business (B2B) Local Chambers program.The state’s B2B Local Chambers program, which the Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity administers, provides additional support for local […]
Public infrastructure is getting a boost, as the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced the recipients of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).This funding will support essential water, sewer, and drainage system repairs, benefiting Illinois residents and improving overall quality of life. The […]
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced grant recipients for local projects to improve safety and accessibility for children traveling to school. Safe Routes to School is a federal program managed by IDOT that aims to improve safety and encourage active transportation around elementary, middle, and […]
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office is warning Illinois residents of a data breach that may have exposed their personal data.Out of an abundance of caution, around 50,000 residents received letters concerning a “data security incident” that occurred in early April. The letter stated that an […]
The Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) held public meetings during the week about the proposed closure of Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill and Logan Correctional Center, a women’s prison located in Lincoln.In March, the Pritzker Administration announced plans to demolish and rebuild […]