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The official BlueSky account of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

https://idfpr.illinois.gov/
Licensees, make sure your contact information is up to date so we can send you important updates!

Update your information through our online portal:
ilesonline.idfpr.illinois.gov/DFPR/Default...
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Today, we honor Día de los Muertos, a holiday that honors and remembers loved ones who have passed. This cultural celebration is a time for reflection, remembrance, and appreciation of those who came before us.

We join all who are celebrating today in honoring family and heritage.
November 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
We’ve introduced a new pathway to licensure that will better enable internationally trained physicians to provide their services to the people of Illinois.

Learn more about today's announcement for International Medical Graduates by going here: idfpr.illinois.gov/content/dam/...
September 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Today, we remember the lives lost and the heroes who showed extraordinary courage on September 11, 2001.

We reflect on the strength, resilience, and unity that emerged in the aftermath of that day, and we honor all who continue to serve and protect our communities.
September 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Applications are now available for grants to clean up and restore abandoned or neglected cemeteries. Each grant will be valued up to $20,000, and applications must be submitted by October 24, 2025. You can submit your application by going here: il.amplifund.com/Public/Oppor...
August 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
If you have a loan, then the latest episode of Making Cents of Money is for you! Learn how loan servicers play a key role in borrowers’ financial lives and more!

Check out Making Cent of Money where you listen to podcasts: idfpr.illinois.gov/banks/making...
August 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
IDFPR Secretary Mario Treto, Jr. joined the conversation and explained Illinois’new law prohibiting AI therapy on @wbez.org Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons this week. Check out the entire discussion with industry and AI experts here: www.wbez.org/.../19/chatb...
August 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
New laws signed by @govpritzker.illinois.gov create first-of-their-kind safeguards in the Midwest for cryptocurrency and other digital assets by:

✅ Creating regulatory oversight of digital assets.
✅ Creating protections against scams and fraud for consumers who use digital asset kiosks.
August 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Need to reactivate your license? Instead of contacting us to request the application you need, professionals with select license types can use the date their license expired to find their requirements and application here: tinyurl.com/327a3hxh.
August 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A new law signed by @govpritzker.illinois.gov protects patients by limiting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in therapy and psychotherapy services.

Learn more in our press release here: tinyurl.com/yc22x9zv
August 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Twenty-five additional license types are now available on our new licensing system, CORE! Today’s announcement also marks the successful completion of CORE’s Phase 2.

Find our helpful user guides and learn which license types are available on CORE: idfpr.illinois.gov/core.html
July 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We’re seeking professionals to join the Illinois Land Surveyors Licensing Board! The Board will advise Agency staff on matters relating to these professions and their regulatory Act.
July 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Making Cents of Money is back with part two of its series on tariffs, featuring economist Chasse Rehwinkel. Learn more about the economic impact tariffs have on specific industries and the domino effect that it has on the economy in the United States and abroad.
July 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We’re seeking professionals to join the Illinois Board of Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics! The Board will advise Agency staff on matters relating to these professions and their regulatory Act.
July 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
As part of Military Consumer Month, we want to make sure service members and their spouses know about the professional licensing assistance available to them in Illinois. Meet Matt Phillips, IDFPR’s Military Liaison, as he explains his role and the helpful resources available.
July 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Our agency is seeking dedicated individuals to serve as public members on our professional boards. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the work of protecting and supporting communities across Illinois.
July 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We’re seeking professionals to join the Illinois Respiratory Care Board! The Board will advise Agency staff on matters relating to these professions and their regulatory Act.

Apply by completing the application (tinyurl.com/2v5846er) and emailing it to fpr.boards@illinois.gov
July 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Twenty-four more professions are now available for licensure on our new online licensing system, CORE!

If your profession is available on CORE, make sure you use our new system to apply for licensure. Find the complete list of professions available on CORE here: idfpr.illinois.gov/core.html.
July 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Licensees, make sure your contact information is up to date so we can send you important updates!

Update your information through our online portal:
ilesonline.idfpr.illinois.gov/DFPR/Default...
July 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
June 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Our Chicago Office is now open following a temporary closure due to building maintenance. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
June 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Just a reminder, our offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for the upcoming state holiday.
June 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM
We’re excited to announce that 21 additional professions are now available for licensure on our new online licensing system, CORE! Stay tuned as even more professions will be added later this year.

Find the complete list of professions on our website: idfpr.illinois.gov/core.html.
June 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
June 1, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Today we celebrate Psychology Day! IDFPR recognizes the vital contributions psychologists make to mental health, well-being, and public service. Thank you to all licensed psychologists who support our communities across Illinois every day.
May 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM