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State of Illinois - Government Section
Now in its 93rd session, the Illinois General Assembly, composed of a 59-member Senate and a 118-member House of Representatives, is responsible for enacting, amending, or repealing laws, passing resolutions, adopting appropriation bills and conducting inquiries on proposed legislation. It also acts on amendments to the United States Constitution submitted by Congress, proposes amendments to the Illinois Constitution, and takes responsibility for impeachment and conviction of executive and judicial officeholders in the state. ... [Read More]
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The following agencies have converted their web sites to the new State of Illinoisweb template set. This new template offers a consistent look, feel and navigationfor state sites as well as increased accessibilityand usability . ... Site Map | Illinois Privacy Info | Kids Privacy | Web Accessibility | Plug-Ins | Contact Us ... Governor Rod R. Blagojevich proclaimed July Health Care Month in the state of Illinois, launching a month-long effort to expand, improve and promote access to health care for Illinois families. During the month of July, the Governor will sign new laws designed to improve access to health care for working families and seniors, enact meaningful medical malpractice reform, ease the nursing shortage, provide hospitals with nearly $2 billion in new federal funds, help senior citizens afford the high cost of prescription drugs, increase critical cancer screening for women, raise awareness about various diseases, and increase funding for diabetes research. “To me, health care isn’t a privilege – it’s a right. That’s why we’re doing everything we can to make sure more people have health care, to make it more affordable, accessible and to help hospitals, doctors and nurses do their jobs. And if you live in Illinois and health care matters to you, July is goin ... [Read More]
State of Illinois - Government
Legislature - The Illinois General Assembly, composed of a 59-member Senate and a 118-member House of Representatives, is responsible for enacting, amending, or repealing laws, passing resolutions, adopting appropriation bills and conducting inquiries on proposed legislation. It also acts on amendments to the United States Constitution submitted by Congress, proposes amendments to the Illinois Constitution, and takes responsibility for impeachment and conviction of executive and judicial officeholders in the state. ... [Read More]
State of Illinois - Illinois Facts Section
The Illinois State Data Center Cooperative (ISDCC) in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau coordinates access, education and consultation on Census Bureau statistical resources. ISDCC provides the tools necessary for business, government agencies, educational institutions and the public to effectively use Census data for planning, research, decision-making, and administration. Data from the decennial census and periodic surveys are available in a variety of media. ... [Read More]
State of Illinois - Government Section
Site Map | Illinois Privacy Info | Kids Privacy | Web Accessibility | Plug-Ins | Contact Us ... Privacy Statement ... [Read More]
State of Illinois - Government Section
Site Map | Illinois Privacy Info | Kids Privacy | Web Accessibility | Plug-Ins | Contact Us ... Privacy Statement ... [Read More]
State of Illinois - Visiting Illinois Section
The 2005 County Fair schedule is now available. We hope you will consider making Illinois' County and State Fairs part of your summer vacation plans and we look forward to seeing you there ... The annual Art Fair Directory has been developed to help artists find arts fairs to sell and promote their work and to help both Illinoisans and visitors locate arts fairs and festivals in every region of the state. Whether an artist or an arts enthusiast, the Council hopes that you will find the 2004 Illinois Art Fair Directory a valuable resource. Search Online Directory ... [Read More]
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A partnership of state, federal and private groups is working together to control the invasion of aquatic nuisance species in Illinois’ waterways. Recognized as threats to native fish, wildlife, and plants, as well as to the economy, non-native species such as Asian carp, round goby, and zebra mussels threaten the character of the state’s waterways as well as the Great Lakes. Efforts to stop the advance of Asian carp toward Lake Michigan and to halt the downstream movement of round goby to major rivers systems — notably the Mississippi River — include intensive monitoring and installation of an electronic barrier on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. ... [Read More]
State of Illinois - IGNN (Illinois Government News Network) Section
SPRINGFIELD – State employees from ten different agencies are lacing up their tennis shoes and strapping on their pedometers to participate in the Fit 4 Life State Agency Walking Challenge, part of Governor Rod R. Blagojevich’s comprehensive fitness and wellness initiative. The six-week program will challenge state employees to walk 10,000 steps per day. The program began Monday and will end the last day of the Illinois State Fair, August 21. ... The State of Illinois News page provides access to the Illinois Government News Network and all state press releases. ... [Read More]
State of Illinois - Government Section
Governor Blagojevich, in his State of the State Address to a joint-session of the Illinois Legislature on Thursday, January 15, discussed several of his successes over the past year and outlined many of the issues on which he and the state's governmentwill focus in the upcoming year. Among those issues, the Governor outlined a boldagenda to reform Illinois' education system. ... In the second budget address of his administration, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich presented to the General Assembly and the people of Illinois a solid foundation to move the state forward fiscally and financially while maintaining his commitment to increasing the welfare, safety and education of every constituent in Illinois. Governor Blagojevich called upon all members of the Senate and of the House to pass a balanced budget seeking bipartisan cooperation in continuing to move the state forward in critical areas impacting, and benefiting all citizens of Illinois. ... [Read More]
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