Map Of Illinois
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]
Welcome to the State of Illinois Web Site
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 - Visiting Illinois Section
This section provides you with a wealth of information on Illinois attractions from historic sites and museums to outdoor recreation. Whether you are visiting for a day or have lived here your entire life, you will be sure to find something incredible to do in Illinois. Choose a link from the tool bar to the right to locate information on your area of interest. ... 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 ... [Read More]
Illinois Web Accessibility Standards
These standards are based on Federal "Section 508" and World Wide Web Consortium accessibility guidelines, which were reviewed extensively by a panel of experts during the preparation of IWAS. You may wonder why the Illinois Technology Office has created an additional set of standards when the Section 508 and W3C standards already exist. The answer is quite simple: The federal Section 508 guidelines deal with a very basic level of accessibility needs while leaving out many issues facing users. The W3C guidelines, on the other hand, offer three tiers of priorities that go into greater depth than many government entities are able to address at this time. IWAS incorporate a combination of the two creating a standard well suited to serve the users of Illinois web sites. ... [Read More]
State of Illinois - IGNN (Illinois Government News Network) Section
The Illinois Government News Network section is your online source for news from the State of Illinois. Choose from the IGNN Links on the right to locate press releases in the categories that are of interest to you, or use the search the news feature to locate specific press releases or a different topic of releases. for other media, access the Illinois Information Services page for Latest News digital radio feeds and news soundbites. ... There are several ways to locate press releases in the IGNN/Press Release Publisher Database. You may search the news by a single criterion or a combination of criteria such as Publish Location, Publication Date, Publication Period, as well as through single words or phrases. ... [Read More]
State of Illinois - Working in Illinois Section
This section provides you with the information on making the best of your career in Illinois. Whether you are looking for a job, commuting, or planning retirement this section gives you the tools for a productive profession. Choose a link from the tool bar to the right to locate information on your area of interest. ... Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) - The IDES website is a constant source of up-to-date information about unemployment insurance programs, job training, employment services and much more! ... [Read More]
State of Illinois - Living in Illinois Section
The Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) helpslow-income residents save fuel and money while increasing the comfort oftheir houses and apartments. Some IHWAP services include weatherizationwork, repair or replacement of windows, and also having an experiencedheating contractor examine a resident's heating system for safety. ... KidCare is a state program that offers health care coverage to children, pregnant women and their babies, or helps in paying premiums of employer or private health insurance plans. ... [Read More]
State of Illinois - Government Section
Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois ... Office of Boards & Commissions ... Site Map | Illinois Privacy Info | Kids Privacy | Web Accessibility | Plug-Ins | Contact Us ... [Read More]
State of Illinois - Illinois Facts Section
Getting Started in Genealogy . Researching your ancestors and the history of your community can be fun and rewarding. By learning more about your family's history, you will have a better understanding of who you are and your heritage. You can begin by viewing, printing, and entering information on the Record of Ancestry chart. ... Brookfield Zoo in Chicago is honored to host the online balloting that will determine the new state reptile and amphibian.Never mind party affiliation---whether you support amphibians or reptiles, all of the candidates have pretty convincing campaign platforms---but please, no stuffing the ballot box in support of your favorite herp! ... [Read More]
Illinois Department of Transportation
US DOT's Office of Small and Disadvantaged ... Official Highway Map & Large Print Edition ... Official Highway Map & Large Print Edition ... [Read More]
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