PASADENA, Calif. (WLS) -- The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism (Enjoy Illinois) will return for its second float appearance at the 135th Rose Parade presented by Honda on Monday, Jan.

Source: https://abc7chicago.com/enjoy-illinois-rose-parade-route-66-pasadena/14230389/

The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police opposed the proposed legislation.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-school-ticketing-bill-illinois-20230629-mg4uytmu7nbivdten2bj7wwdlq-story.html

The Illinois bills garnered nearly 2,000 opponents, including hundreds of individuals and the Illinois Family Institute.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230609/illinois-adopts-new-lgbtq-protections-

The Illinois Capitol in Springfield.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230321/house-sends-41-bills-to-senate-as-friday-legislative-deadline-looms

The Illinois College women’s soccer team hosts Monmouth.

Source: https://wlds.com/tuesday-sports-32/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuesday-sports-32

The Illinois Department of Human Services said it is monitoring the situation, but the agency believes both SNAP and WIC benefits would not be impacted for Illinois customers during the month of October.

Source: https://kiowacountypress.net/content/federal-government-shutdown-impact-farmers-others

The Illinois Gaming Board, at a meeting earlier this month, gave preliminary approval for Bally’s to open a temporary casino and ultimately a permanent gambling complex in Chicago.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/6/23/23769321/ballys-chicago-casino-deal-nomura-securities-gamesys

The Illinois General Assembly has passed recent bills aimed at reducing plastic and Styrofoam containers, and restaurant owner Ghaleb Massoud said switching to other types of containers will cost more, resulting in food price increases.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/environment/ct-plastic-styrofoam-bills-restaurants-20230715-g55vi6mxgvbkbl63kxes6vuuxa-story.html

The Illinois House dusted off a years-old pre-pandemic idea and on Thursday passed a resolution to get the ball rolling on the I-55 expansion through a public-private partnership.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/5/20/23730181/interstate-55-more-lanes-traffic-congestion-public-private-partnership-editorial

The Illinois State Board of Education this spring also denied an appeal of CPS’ decision by Urban Prep.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2023/6/26/23774862/chicagos-all-boys-charter-school-can-stay-open-lawsuit-fighting-its-closure-appellate-court-rules

The Illinois Tollway is completing a new $33.8 million maintenance facility at 557 Central Road in Hoffman Estates, adjacent to I-90.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230823/tollway-nearly-finished-with-new-maintenance-facility-along-i-90-in-hoffman-estates