www.illinois.gov; Is the Official homepage for the state. Offers news from the Governor's Office, along with information by various categories.

State Government in one place. No lines. No Hassle.

Whether you are interested in getting your GED, searching for classroom resources or researching Illinois colleges and universities, this section will provide you with the information you need. Choose a link from the tool bar to the right to locate information on your area of interest

This section provides you with important information for living a full and productive life in Illinois. Whether you need to renew a fishing license, find a local museum or locate your legislator, this section will help you find services in a quick and easy manner. Choose a link from the tool bar to the right to locate information on your area of interest.

In times of uncertainty, whether due to a terrorist-related event, natural disaster, or an accident, the State is prepared and equipped for any type of threat to public safety that may occur. Choose a link from the toolbar to the right to locate information on your area of interest.

This section provides you with the information on technology programs and initiatives in Illinois. You can register for a digital certificate, view web accessibility standards, and find information on Technology Governance, research, education, and business in Illinois. Choose a link from the tool bar to the right to locate information on your area of interest.

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.

This section provides you with 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.

This site provides access to the Illinois Administrative Code database that is maintained and updated weekly by the Illinois General Assembly. This database is NOT the "official" text of the Illinois Administrative Code. The accuracy of any specific provision originating from this site cannot be guaranteed.

The Illinois Register is the official state document for publishing public notice of rulemaking activity initiated by State governmental agencies. The table of contents is arranged categorically by rulemaking activity and alphabetically by agency within each category.

This site contains provisions of the Illinois Compiled Statutes from databases that were created for the use of the members and staff of the Illinois General Assembly.

The Electronic Documents of Illinois provides permanent public access to official publications of the State of Illinois which have been deposited in electronic form.

Official Data from the State of Illinois government.

General Assembly - Official website for the state legislature. Find full text pending legislation and enacted laws, bill status, list of legislators, etc., back to the 90th General Assembly (1997-1998).

Homepage for Illinois Courts. You can search for opinions, find out about the judges, etc.

An appellate court is any court of law that is empowered to hear an appeal of a trial court or other lower tribunal.

Official website for the Governor, with news, press releases, biographical information, etc.

Contains details on how to request information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

This article describes how to work backwards to determine the legislative history of existing statutory law. Other aspects of legislative history, such as (i) previous statutes on the same subject and (ii) court decisions to which the legislation was a response, are not discussed, although they may be revealed when examining legislative debates. Interpretations of statutes by administrative agencies, the Attorney General, and the courts are also not discussed. Moreover, what weight a court may give in construing a statute to any particular element of legislative history is not analyzed in this article. The intent of this article is merely to describe the documents and actions that comprise legislative history and to give guidance on how and where to find the records relating to those documents and actions.