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July 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM

Illinois State Fair Announces New Enhanced Security Measures

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 25, 2025 Contact:[email protected] State Fair Announces New Enhanced Security Measures SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair, in collaboration with the Illinois State Police, is introducing updated security measures to help ensure …

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July 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM

GATES OPENING EARLY AT SOLD-OUT MEGAN MORONEY CONCERT

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release         July 24, 2025         Contact:Lori Harlan 217.670.9283GATES OPENING EARLY AT SOLD-OUT MEGAN MORONEY CONCERTSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair Grandstand will open gates at 6 p.m. – two hours early – to accommodate the Megan Moroney concert …

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July 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Illinois Reinforces Commitment to Pay Transparency and Equity

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 24, 2025Contact:Paul Cicchini [email protected] Reinforces Commitment to Pay Transparency and EquityAmendment Removes Obsolete Federal Reporting RequirementSPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker has signed HB 2488 into law, simplify…

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July 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Stay Cool and Follow the Rules at the Pool this Summer!

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: July 23, 2025 Contact: JC [email protected] Stay Cool and Follow the Rules at the Pool this Summer!Over 4,500 people died due to drowning each year from 2020–2022 in the United States.Springfield, Ill- The popularity of resident…

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July 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM

Illinois State Fair Takeover of Illinois Product Farmers Market on July 24

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 23, 2025 Contact: [email protected] State Fair Takeover of Illinois Product Farmers Market on July 24Stock up and save on Mega & Jumbo passes before 8/1 price increaseSPRINGFIELD, IL – Two of your favorite summertime activities are…

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July 22, 2025 at 2:14 PM

Ticket Offices to Offer Extended Hours Ahead of the Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release  July 22, 2025 Contact:[email protected] Ticket Offices to Offer Extended Hours Ahead of the FairMega Pass Prices Set to Increase on August 1SPRINGFIELD, IL –With longer hours and discounted prices, the Illinois State Fair is offering more chances …

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July 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces Applications Open for Next Round of Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseGovernor Pritzker Announces Applications Open for Next Round of Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship ProgramEligible entities can now apply for the fifth round of funding through Illinois WorksCHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Econo…

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July 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Global Seating Supplier Adient to Locate Facility in Normal, Bringing Jobs and Investment to the Central Region

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 21, 2025 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Global Seating Supplier Adient to Locate Facility in Normal, Bringing Jobs and Investment to the Central RegionCompany will serve as Rivian supplier and help build the state…

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July 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM

Illinois Unemployment Falls as Payroll Jobs Set Another Record High

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: July 17, 2025 CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco | 217.299.8692 [email protected] Unemployment Falls as Payroll Jobs Set Another Record HighIllinois Unemployment Falls to 4.6% for the First Time Since August 2023SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employ…

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July 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM

OSFM Awards $5 Million in Grants for the Construction or Rehabilitation of Fire Stations in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release                                                                                          Date: July 16, 2025                                                                                                    Contact: JC Fultz 217-685-2041 jc.fultz@illin…

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July 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM

IDPH Posts Nursing Home Violations for First Quarter of 2025

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                                                                                   July 16, 2025                                                                              …

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July 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM

OSFM Awards $5 Million in Grants for the Construction or Rehabilitation of Fire Stations in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release                                                         Contact: JC Fultz Date: July 16, 2025                                                                       217-685-2041                                                                               …

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July 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Planning an Out-of-State Car Purchase?

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 16, 2025 Media Contact: Maura Kownacki Phone: 312-814-1777Planning an Out-of-State Car Purchase?Illinois Department of Revenue Reminds Taxpayers that Vehicle Tax is Generally Owed at Registration Location, Not Purchase Location Chicago – The Illinois…

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July 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM

IDOL Publishes 2025 Prevailing Wage Rates Across Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       July 15, 2025       Contact: Paul Cicchini 217-785-1719 [email protected] Publishes 2025 Prevailing Wage Rates Across IllinoisAnnual update reinforces commitment to fair wages and a competitive construction industrySPRINGFIELD – The Illinois …

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July 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM

Sarah Kerley Honored with NASPE's Award for Leadership in State HR

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 15, 2025 Media Contact: [email protected] Sarah Kerley Honored with NASPE's Award for Leadership in State HRSpringfield, IL — The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) proudly announces that Sarah Kerley, Statewide Chief Admini…

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July 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Record $303 Million to People, Businesses, Nonprofits in Fiscal Year 2025

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 15, 2025CONTACT:Eric Krol 312.814.1252(Treasurer)Sandy De Lisle  847.287.8031(Shelter)Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Record $303 Million to People, Businesses, Nonprofits in Fiscal Year 2025$200,000 to Orphans of the Storm Animal S…

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July 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM

IDFPR Launches 24 Additional License Types to New Licensing System

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 15, 2025Contact: Chris [email protected] Launches 24 Additional License Types to New Licensing SystemCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that 24 more professions ar…

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July 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM

Governor Pritzker Awards Multiple Tech Incubator Enhancement Grants

Illinois e-News ReleaseGovernor Pritzker Awards Multiple Tech Incubator Enhancement GrantsCapital grant funding supports entrepreneurship in key growth industries around Illinois CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced t…

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July 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM

Illinois Sends Search and Rescue Team to Texas

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseJuly 11, 2025Director Theodore (Ted) Berger Deputy Public Information Officer Melissa Hahn 217-299-9045/[email protected] Illinois Sends Search and Rescue Team to TexasSpringfield—An Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team from Illinois is headed to Texas over…

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July 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM

IDPH Takes Action to Prevent Measles in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2025 CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected]  IDPH Takes Action to Prevent Measles in IllinoisCoordinated effort of state, local health departments and providers prevents spread of illness KEY FACTS FOR MEDIA: IDPH declares…

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July 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM

Illinois Climbs to #13 in CNBC’s Top States for Business, Marking Historic High

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 11, 2025 CONTACT [email protected] Climbs to #13 in CNBC’s Top States for Business, Marking Historic HighSince Gov. Pritzker took office, Illinois has jumped 17 spots from #30  CHICAGO – CNBC today released its 2025 Top Sta…

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July 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM

IDPH Takes Action to Prevent Measles in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2025 CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected]  IDPH Takes Action to Prevent Measles in IllinoisCoordinated effort of state, local health departments and providers prevents spread of illness KEY FACTS FOR MEDIA: IDPH declares…

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July 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces Pure Lithium Corporation to Relocate Company Operations to Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 10, 2025 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Announces Pure Lithium Corporation to Relocate Company Operations to Illinois REV Illinois incentive package supports company’s relocation from Boston to begin manufacturing; Co…

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July 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM

ISAC HOSTS 15TH ANNUAL COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING CONFERENCE: HOW DO WE BUILD COMMUNITY?

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2025    Contact: Lynne Baker 847.831.8024 [email protected] ISAC HOSTS 15TH ANNUAL COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING CONFERENCE: HOW DO WE BUILD COMMUNITY?Attend Illinois’ Leading College Access and Success Event on July 17, 2025 CHICAGO –The Ill…

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July 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM

State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Will Return a Record Number of Checks to Illinoisans

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 9, 2025CONTACT:Adriana Colindres  217.558.1920State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Will Return a Record Number of Checks to IllinoisansNo Claim Needed; Simply Cash the CheckThis summer will bring $45 million in cash to a record-breaking 600,000 people who…

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July 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM

IEMA-OHS Recognizes Extreme Heat Safety Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseDeputy Public Information Officer Melissa Hahn217-299-9045/[email protected] 7, 2025IEMA-OHS Recognizes Extreme Heat Safety MonthSpringfield – July is Extreme Heat Safety Month, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS)…

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July 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Stay Safe During Summer Festivities

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE7/2/2025CONTACT:[email protected] Safe During Summer FestivitiesAlcohol and Firework SafetyDuring the summer season, many people see fireworks as a pinnacle part of their summer celebrations. To those celebrants, the Illinois Liq…

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July 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM

Illinois Department of Revenue Urges Late Tax Filers to Take Prompt Action

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 2, 2025Media Contact: Maura KownackiPhone: 312-814-1777Illinois Department of Revenue Urges Late Tax Filers to Take Prompt ActionCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers who missed the April 15, 2025, income tax fili…

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July 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Lost Purple Heart to Family of D-Day Survivor

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 2, 2025 CONTACT:Eric Krol 312.814.1252Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Lost Purple Heart to Family of D-Day SurvivorOperation Purple Heart Finds 15th Family Whose Military Honors Were Missing for YearsVideo will be posted here: https://cm…

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July 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM

REVISED IDPH Adds More ZIP Codes to Lead Testing List

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2025   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected]  REVISED IDPH Adds More ZIP Codes to Lead Testing List CORRECTION: An earlier version of this release included an incorrect figure for the amount of lead in the blood that requi…

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July 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM

July Newsbits from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                    Tuesday, July 1, 2025   Media contact: [email protected] Newsbits from the Illinois Department of Natural ResourcesSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural …

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July 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM

IDPH Adds More ZIP Codes to Lead Testing List

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2025   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected]  IDPH Adds More ZIP Codes to Lead Testing List State moves closer to implementing universal childhood lead testing in 2026 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health…

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July 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM

NOTICE TO MEDIA

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release                                                                                             July 1, 2025                                                                              Contact: [email protected] TO MEDIAIllinois State Fair Now…

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July 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM

Illinois Arts Council Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Creative Projects Grant Guidelines and Application

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [DATE] CONTACT [email protected] Arts Council Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Creative Projects Grant Guidelines and ApplicationThe Illinois Arts Council (IAC) is pleased to announce the release of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Creative Projec…

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June 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces 36 Awards Through Tourism Grant Programs

Illinois e-News ReleaseGovernor Pritzker Announces 36 Awards Through Tourism Grant Programs$6.3 million in grant funding will build upon Illinois’ record-breaking tourism industryCHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced t…

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June 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces 36 Awards Through Tourism Grant Programs

Illinois e-News ReleaseGovernor Pritzker Announces 36 Awards Through Tourism Grant Programs$6.3 million in grant funding will build upon Illinois’ record-breaking tourism industryCHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced t…

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June 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM

IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Steer Clear of Seasonal Summer Hazards And Celebrate July 4th 2025 Safely

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2025      CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.gov IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Steer Clear of Seasonal Summer Hazards And Celebrate July 4th 2025 Safely Don’t Get Burned or Bitten by Bugs; Dodge Foodborne Illnesses by Following…

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June 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM

IDFPR Launches Another 18 License Types on New Licensing System

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: June 27, 2025 Contact: Chris [email protected] Launches Another 18 License Types on New Licensing SystemCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that 18 more professions are…

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June 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM

Michelle Hoersch to Lead the Multi-Sector Plan for Aging

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                          June 27, 2025 CONTACT: [email protected] Michelle Hoersch to Lead the Multi-Sector Plan for AgingSerena Worthington concludes role as MPA Ambassador SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today, the Illinois Dep…

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June 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM

Illinois Housing Development Authority Board Voices Concern Over Proposed U.S. Housing and Urban Development Cuts

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release                  Wednesday, June 25, 2025                                        Contact:   Andrew [email protected] Housing Development Authority Board Voices Concern Over Proposed U.S. Housing and Urban Development CutsPresident Trump’s HUD b…

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June 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM

Department of Public Health Announces First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Illinois of 2025 in Southern Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2025      CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.gov Department of Public Health Announces First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Illinois of 2025 in Southern IllinoisKey Facts for Media: West Nile virus (WNV) is spread from mo…

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June 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces 2025 Affordable Housing Tax Credit Developments

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Tuesday, June 24, 2025                 Contact:   Andrew [email protected] Administration Announces 2025 Affordable Housing Tax Credit DevelopmentsAllocations to spur affordable housing creation, robust construction jobs, and community reinvest…

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June 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM

IDNR and state fire marshal urge fireworks safety this Fourth of July

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 24, 2025Media contacts:Illinois Department of Natural Resources: [email protected] of the Illinois State Fire Marshal: [email protected] and state fire marshal urge fireworks safety this Fourth of JulySPRINGFIELD – The Illin…

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June 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM

Treasurer Frerichs Eclipses $5 Billion In Investment Earnings for State Portfolio

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2025 CONTACT:Eric Krol 312.814.1252Treasurer Frerichs Eclipses $5 Billion In Investment Earnings for State PortfolioSurpasses $3 billion earned for cities, schools through Illinois FundsIllinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today that he…

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June 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM

Illinois Payroll Jobs Hold Steady, Unemployment Rate Unchanged in May

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: June 20, 2025 CONTACT:Rebecca Cisco | [email protected]  Illinois Payroll Jobs Hold Steady, Unemployment Rate Unchanged in May SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today nonfarm payrolls were nearly unc…

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June 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM

Illinois DCFS Recruiters Attending Speaker Welch’s Annual Job Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 19, 2025   Media Contact: Heather Tarczan [email protected] Illinois DCFS Recruiters Attending Speaker Welch’s Annual Job FairWHAT:               Job recruiters from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will attend…

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June 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM

IDPH: West Nile Virus Specimens Confirmed in 17 Illinois Counties As Mosquito Control Awareness Week Marks Start of Summer 2025

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 18, 2025CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govIDPH: West Nile Virus Specimens Confirmed in 17 Illinois Counties As Mosquito Control Awareness Week Marks Start of Summer 2025SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health …

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June 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM

Don’t Let a Drink Sink Your Day

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE6/20/2025CONTACT:[email protected]’t Let a Drink Sink Your Day As we enter the summer, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) reminds Illinois boaters to be responsible and understand the dangers associated with Boating Und…

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June 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Tracey B. Fleming Appointed as Director of the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, June 17, [email protected] B. Fleming Appointed as Director of the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy CommissionCommission Salutes Dr. Mary Milano for Nearly Two Decades of Transformational LeadershipSPRINGFIELD — The Illi…

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June 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM

Honoring Illinois' Fallen

Illinois e-News ReleaseHonoring Illinois' FallenThe Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of:Chicago Police Officer Krystal RiveraPlease …

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