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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias exits the House chambers in the Illinois Capitol.

As federal deadline approaches, Illinois Secretary of State urges residents to “Get Real”

Deadline for federally compliant ID May 7

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is pictured at a Democratic campaign event in Springfield earlier this year. She received the most votes of any statewide candidate in this year's election.

State elections board certifies 2022 results

Mendoza is top Democratic vote-getter

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias

Bloomington state driver services facility among 40 to require appointments

Facilities will operate Monday through Friday across Illinois; 16 locations to have Saturday hours

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is pictured in a file photo.

State looks to curb vehicle theft with grants to police task forces

Secretary of state’s office allocated $21 million to six agencies this spring

The plan includes a new educational video for teens applying for driver’s permits, more support for local law enforcement agencies and a social media awareness campaign

Illinois launches push to combat distracted driving

The campaign by the Secretary of State’s Office will target teens and assist law enforcement supporting existing traffic laws.

Illinois lawmakers consider banning some chemicals used in food

Last year, California became the first state to ban a handful of food additives found in some favorite foods. Illinois lawmakers are debating whether they should become the second.

A man in a suit and pink tie speaks at a podium with a microphone, gesturing as he addresses insurance regulations. A U.S. flag and blue curtain are visible in the background.

State leaders seek more transparency from insurance companies

Insurance companies operating in Illinois have a transparency problem with state regulators and consumers, four top state officials alleged Wednesday.

Vanilla yogurt covered raisins, almonds, Nesquik and pink frosted cookies are displayed on a table.

Illinois bill seeks to ban food additives linked to health issues

The five additives, including red dye No. 3, would be banned from retail sales of foods and beverages in Illinois by 2027.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a news conference in Chicago prior to signing a bill aimed at giving more Illinoisans who leave a correctional facility access to a free state ID.

New Illinois law aims to give free ID cards to citizens leaving correctional facilities

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill on Tuesday that’s aimed at providing free identification cards to more people exiting correctional facilities in Illinois.

Matt Mitchell, a former Illinois State Trooper who pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter of two sisters in 2007, has abandoned his efforts to have a hearing into the restoration of his driving privileges – for now.

Former state trooper who caused fatal crash halts effort to get driving privileges restored

Matt Mitchell may refile request for a formal hearing in 90 days

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