Licensure modernization underway
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced Tuesday, in addition to modernizing outdated processes, it has reached an agreement to secure a new professional licensing system for individuals whose careers require a license to work in Illinois.
The agency has been plagued by lengthy delays in issuing professional licenses. Through an approximately $9 million investment over the next three years, IDFPR will partner with a digital government service provider to implement the new online system.
Veteran’s consumer fraud protections now law
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed the Veteran’s Consumer Fraud Bill into law.
The legislation broadens the definition of “veteran or military benefits services” to include any consultation services that would assist in obtaining, changing or appealing benefits decisions.
The bill also targets predatory “claim sharks,” or non-VA accredited individuals or companies that charge for consultation and filing services.
Health services at State Fair
The Illinois Department of Public Health will provide a variety of public health information and services at several locations during the Illinois State Fair, which begins Thursday, Aug. 8 in Springfield.
Each day of the fair, IDPH staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide an array of information and services, including details about the state’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program.
In addition, the agency is partnering with outside groups to provide back-to-school physicals and immunizations for children under age 18 during the fair.