Officials say smart streetlights are a foundational technology that will serve as a first step in Illinois' ambitious smart state initiative.

A new division of the National Governors Association will convene a network of experts to help governors understand how to capitalize on fast-moving technologies like AI, bitcoin…

The governor has created a new coalition charged with writing policies and providing feedback on emerging smart city issues, while convening the broader community.

CIO Hardik Bhatt wants to jump start the state's use of connected technologies, taking a page from "smart cities" playbook.