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Capitol News Illinois

New laws in Illinois for the new year

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- Illinois’ statewide 1% grocery tax will go away on Jan. 1, though many people will continue to pay it at the local level. Data compiled by the Illinois Municipal League shows that 656 municipalities — a little more than half of the state’s municipalities — have passed an ordinance establishing their own grocery tax. Those communities are home to 7.2 million people, or 56.5% of the state’s population. Three counties — Washington, Wabash, and Moultrie — […]

todayDecember 23, 2025 105

Illinois America 250

Capitol News Illinois

Illinois unveils plans for America 250

CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) — Gov. JB Pritzker joined the Illinois America 250 Commission at Navy Pier on Wednesday to announce plans for commemorating the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence.  Commission members include volunteers from civic, nonprofit, educational, arts, and business spaces, as well as Native and tribal leaders.  “We’re showcasing the way Illinoisians have, even before we became a state and right up until now, made good on the ideals of the Declaration of Independence,” Gabrielle Lyon, chair of the commission and executive director […]

todayDecember 3, 2025 63

IDNR campground hosts host

Capital Area Region

IDNR seeks campground hosts for 2025

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season for state parks, recreation areas, and historic sites across Illinois. Campground hosting is a perfect position for anyone who enjoys camping and helping other people. Hosts are often the first face to greet state park visitors. They check on arrivals and departures, write camping permits, acquaint campers with park facilities and regulations, answer questions about local and statewide attractions, help visitors plan outings, […]

todayFebruary 24, 2025 204 5 4

Vandalia statehouse

Illinois

Vandalia Statehouse to host candlelight tours, open house Dec. 9

VANDALIA -- The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site, the oldest surviving capitol building in Illinois, will host public candlelight tours the evening of Saturday, Dec. 9 as part of the site's annual Christmas open house. Visitors will find the building illuminated by more than 150 candles and trimmed with holiday decorations. The festivities are scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Visitors will be invited to stroll through the historic site while enjoying a cup of hot apple cider and homemade cookies made by […]

todayNovember 19, 2023 82

Illinois wetlands

Illinois

Illinois wetlands at risk in backlash from spring SCOTUS ruling

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Connection/Public News Service) -- States like Illinois are dealing with the fallout of a Supreme Court decision made earlier this year. In May, the U.S. Supreme Court effectively removed federal protections for over half of the wetlands across the country. The case, Sackett v. EPA, dealt with which waters are protected under the federal Clean Water Act. Conservation groups said in Illinois, protecting the wetlands is now up to state agencies. Paul Botts, president and executive director of the […]

todayNovember 14, 2023 72

hunter safety

Illinois

Hunter safety course offered

GIRARD -- The Clover Cadets 4-H Club will be sponsoring an upcoming hunter safety course next week. The course, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), will be on Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13. The times are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The course will be at the Girard Community Center, south of the city square. Subjects in the hunter safety course include responsibility and […]

todayAugust 3, 2022 47

USDA

Illinois

USDA to open Illinois CREP program

SPRINGFIELD — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the State of Illinois are resuming a partnership with enrollment opening on Wednesday. The partnership through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) assists Illinois farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners in improving water quality and natural resource conservation. The Illinois CREP is offered by the USDA and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). It expands the voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs available to Illinois agricultural producers. It also focuses on the Illinois and […]

todayJune 14, 2022 39

Capital Area Region

Illinois early deer hunting numbers up region-wide

SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois hunters have harvested just over 47,000 deer during the first weekend of firearm season. This first weekend was from Nov. 20-22. The overall total of 47,147 falls just over 3,000 short of the 2019 mark of 50,173. These figures come from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The seven-day firearm deer season will conclude Dec. 3-6. Numbers were slightly up in Montgomery County with 540 deer taken, up 20 from 2019. Numbers are also up in several […]

todayNovember 30, 2020 45

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis pool receives IDNR grant for renovations

NOKOMIS -- According to a report from the Nokomis Memorial Park District, they have some good news for their pool. However, there's a slight bit of extra work to do until then. On Aug. 13, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) granted approval of a $350,000 grant to the park district. Although the grant already had pre-approval in January, processing took longer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The process has been a long journey Nokomis Memorial Park District trustee […]

todayAugust 22, 2020 66

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