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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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June 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM

IDPH Awards Community Health Worker Grant to Illinois Public Health Association

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2025 CONTACT:[email protected]     [email protected]@krantzstrategies.comIDPH Awards Community Health Worker Grant to Illinois Public Health AssociationOrganization and partners will work to promote CHW careers, benefits…

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June 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM

Ryne Sandberg Rookie Card, Star Wars Memorabilia Part of Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs I-CASH Auction

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2025  CONTACT:Adriana Colindres 217.558.1920     Eric Krol 312.814.1252Ryne Sandberg Rookie Card, Star Wars Memorabilia Part of Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs I-CASH AuctionOnline Auction Runs June 13-22 Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg’s r…

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June 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM

Fire Prevention Week 2025 Theme: Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: June 16, 2025 Contact: JC [email protected] Fire Prevention Week 2025 Theme: Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your HomeNational Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11, 2025 Springfield, Ill- The theme for this yea…

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June 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand Box Office Opens

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release June 13, 2025       Contact:[email protected]  Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand Box Office OpensBuy tickets in person starting June 16DU QUOIN, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair Box Office opens for in-person ticket purchases Monday, June 16. Regular box …

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June 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM

IDNR seeking public’s help with wild turkey brood survey

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 13, 2025Media contact: [email protected] seeking public’s help with wild turkey brood surveySPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is looking for volunteer citizen scientists to assist with wild turkey brood …

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June 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns WW II Purple Heart to Suburban Geneva Family

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2025 CONTACT:Eric Krol 312.814.1252     Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns WW II Purple Heart to Suburban Geneva FamilyOperation Purple Heart Finds 14th Family Whose Military Honors Were Missing for YearsVideo will be posted here:…

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June 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM

Governor Pritzker Awards $1.3 Million to 29 Manufacturing Companies Through Made in Illinois Grant Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseGovernor Pritzker Awards $1.3 Million to 29 Manufacturing Companies Through Made in Illinois Grant ProgramGrant program supports small and mid-size manufacturers across the state PEORIA – Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)…

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June 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM

Illinois State Fair Announces “Adventure Awaits”

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release June 11, 2025 Contact: Lori Harlan [email protected] State Fair Announces “Adventure Awaits” Theme Parade Entry Applications Accepted Until July 8SPRINGFIELD, IL – Adventure Awaits at the 2025 Illinois State Fair! The theme for this year’s …

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June 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM

State of Illinois Teams with Rush and Lurie Children’s to Establish Elite Special Pathogen Treatment Centers

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2025 CONTACTS:IDPH: [email protected] Rush: [email protected] Children’s: [email protected] of Illinois Teams with Rush and Lurie Children’s to Establish Elite Special Pathogen Treatment CentersIDPH Provi…

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June 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM

IDFPR Launches 21 Additional License Types on New Licensing System

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:June 10, 2025Contact: Chris [email protected] Launches 21 Additional License Types on New Licensing SystemCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that 21 additional professi…

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June 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM

2025 Conservation Achievement Scholarship recipients announced by Illinois Conservation Foundation

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 09, 2025Contact Information:Illinois Conservation FoundationJenny [email protected] Conservation Achievement Scholarship recipients announced by Illinois Conservation FoundationSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foun…

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June 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM

BREAKOUT COUNTRY SENSATION TUCKER WETMORE SET TO HEADLINE DU QUOIN STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2025 CONTACT: [email protected] BREAKOUT COUNTRY SENSATION TUCKER WETMORE SET TO HEADLINE DU QUOIN STATE FAIR GRANDSTANDDU QUOIN, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair is excited to welcome Tucker Wetmore to the Grandstand stage on Saturday, August…

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June 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM

New Funding Opportunity Announced for Nonpoint Source Edge-of-Field Control Projects to Address Nitrate Loads to Surface Waters

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, June 06, 2025   Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] New Funding Opportunity Announced for Nonpoint Source Edge-of-Field Control Projects to Address Nitrate Loads to Surface Waters$788,000 in Funding Available Through Gulf Hyp…

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June 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM

Two Funding Opportunities Announced for Watershed Management Planning and Implementation Projects to Address Nonpoint Source Pollution

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 06, 2025 Contact:  Kim [email protected] Funding Opportunities Announced for Watershed Management Planning and Implementation Projects to Address Nonpoint Source Pollution$4.4 Million in Funding Available Through Section 319(h…

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June 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM

Notice to the Media

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2025 FOR MORE INFORMATION:[email protected]@illinois.govNotice to the MediaIncident Involving Personally Identifiable InformationSPRINGFIELD – Pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act, 81…

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June 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM

ICC encourages community input on upcoming electric grid plans

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2025 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected] encourages community input on upcoming electric grid plansSpringfield, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is encouraging the public and community organizations …

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June 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM

June Is Pet Preparedness Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseJune 6, 2025Acting Director Theodore (Ted) Berger Deputy Public Information Officer Melissa Hahn217-299-9045/[email protected] Is Pet Preparedness MonthEvacuation plan, emergency kit, and medical information are crucial in a disasterSpringfield–It’s no…

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June 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM

Illinois waterfowl blind drawings sites and schedule released for 2025 season

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 6, 2025Media contact: [email protected] waterfowl blind drawings sites and schedule released for 2025 seasonSPRINGFIELD – Waterfowl hunters should mark their calendars for upcoming waterfowl blind drawings at several public hunting…

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June 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM

Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) Approves New Gaming Licenses Among Other Regulatory Measures

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:June 5, 2025For More Information Contact:Beth [email protected] Gaming Board (IGB) Approves New Gaming Licenses Among Other Regulatory MeasuresChairman Schmadeke presides over final meeting as he concludes his term…

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June 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM

Nominations open for 2025 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 5, 2025Contact Information:Illinois Conservation Foundation Jenny Vaughn217-299-6797jenny@ilconservation.orgilconservation.orgNominations open for 2025 Illinois Outdoor Hall of FameSPRINGFIELD – Do you know someone who has left a lasting ma…

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June 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM

Governor Pritzker Awards 27 Equitable Energy Future Grants, Launches Application for Round Three of Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseGovernor Pritzker Awards 27 Equitable Energy Future Grants, Launches Application for Round Three of Program Grant funding supports Illinois’ growing clean energy workforce CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to…

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June 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM

Chicago Area Air Pollution Action Day Issued for June 5th

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2025 Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Chicago Area Air Pollution Action Day Issued for June 5thWildfire Smoke is Expected to Continue Impacts on Particulate LevelsCHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Environmental Protection Ag…

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June 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Illinois Reaffirms Policy to Preserve Access to Life-saving Emergency Room Treatment

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 4, 2025CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.gov  Illinois Reaffirms Policy to Preserve Access to Life-saving Emergency Room TreatmentHHS Rescinds Federal Guidance Put in Place Following the Dobbs Decision; Access to Life-Saving Ca…

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June 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Lowering of Flags

Illinois e-News ReleaseLowering of FlagsThe 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:JuneteenthPlease lower the United States flags and t…

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June 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces Silesia to Open Second Flavor Innovation and Production Facility in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 4, 2025 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Announces Silesia to Open Second Flavor Innovation and Production Facility in IllinoisGerman flavor company will invest $40 million and create 41 new jobs in HuntleyHUNTLEY— Gov…

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June 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM

The fifth annual NOIR exhibit is now open through Labor Day

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 4, 2025 For more information contact:[email protected]  The fifth annual NOIR exhibit is now open through Labor DaySPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum’s new exhibit, “NOIR V,” is open through Sept. 1, featuring photography, mixed me…

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