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August 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Gov. Pritzker Signs Child Welfare Disclosure Act Giving Birth Parents a Stronger Voice in Child Welfare

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     August 15, 2025                                                                                      Contact: Heather [email protected]. Pritzker Signs Child Welfare Disclosure Act Giving Birth Parents a Stronger Voice in Child We…
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August 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM

DU QUOIN STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES TRACK SCHEDULES

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2025 CONTACT:  [email protected] DU QUOIN STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES TRACK SCHEDULESDu Quoin, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair has an extensive array of entertainment planned for the mile and half mile tracks.The mile track will host three days of…
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August 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM

Illinois Unemployment Rate Holds Steady, Payroll Jobs Nearly Unchanged in July

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: August 14, 2025 CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco | [email protected]  Illinois Unemployment Rate Holds Steady, Payroll Jobs Nearly Unchanged in JulySPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that total nonfarm pa…
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August 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM

Du Quoin State Fair Announces Twilight Parade Grand Marshal and Theme

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2025 CONTACT:  [email protected] Quoin State Fair Announces Twilight Parade Grand Marshal and Theme DU QUOIN, IL –– Governor JB Pritzker announced that Dr. Glenn Poshard will serve as Grand Marshal for the 2025 Du Quoin State Fair Twil…
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August 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM

GOVERNOR'S SALE OF CHAMPIONS INVESTS IN FUTURE AGRICULTURAL LEADERS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseAugust 13, 2025Contact:[email protected]'S SALE OF CHAMPIONS INVESTS IN FUTURE AGRICULTURAL LEADERSGovernor JB Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker Donate $105,000SPRINGFIELD, IL – The annual Governor's Sale of Champions at the Illinois State…
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August 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM

Youth in IDJJ custody earn vocational certifications

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2025 CONTACT:Dominique [email protected] in IDJJ custody earn vocational certifications From solar installation to culinary arts, youth build skills in high demand careers with the help of community partnersCHICAGO, IL- T…
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August 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM

IDNR to host chronic wasting disease public meetings across northern and west-central Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025Media contact: [email protected] to host chronic wasting disease public meetings across northern and west-central IllinoisSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host public meetings throughout…
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August 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM

DU QUOIN STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES FINAL 2025 GRANDSTAND LINEUP

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2025 CONTACT:  [email protected] DU QUOIN STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES FINAL 2025 GRANDSTAND LINEUPDu Quoin, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand is revving up for a full-throttle season. Alongside exciting harness racing and high-octane ARCA…
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August 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces $195 Million Investment from AbbVie to Expand Manufacturing Footprint in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 12, 2025 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Announces $195 Million Investment from AbbVie to Expand Manufacturing Footprint in IllinoisExpanded manufacturing plant solidifies AbbVie’s long-term commitment to Illinois; su…
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August 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM

MEGAN MORONEY CONCERT BREAKS ILLINOIS STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND ATTENDANCE RECORD

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 11, 2025 Contact: [email protected] MORONEY CONCERT BREAKS ILLINOIS STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND ATTENDANCE RECORDSPRINGFIELD, IL – In her signature white Lane boots, multi-platinum superstar, critically adored singer/songwriter, in-demand hea…
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August 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Get Covered Illinois Transitions to a State-Based Marketplace this November

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 11, 2025MEDIA [email protected] Covered Illinois Transitions to a State-Based Marketplace this NovemberGet Covered Illinois’ marketplace will replace Healthcare.gov for Illinoisans, improving access to quality affordable h…
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August 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES 2025 TWILIGHT PARADE WINNERS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 11, 2025 Contact:[email protected] STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES 2025 TWILIGHT PARADE WINNERSSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair celebrates the following winners from the 2025 Twilight Parade held Thursday evening. Marching Band Contest…
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August 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Loan Applications for All Cannabis Social Equity Licensees Set to Open August 11th

Illinois e-News ReleaseLoan Applications for All Cannabis Social Equity Licensees Set to Open August 11thThird round of Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program will provide $40 million in forgivable loans  CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (D…
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August 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM

ILETSB to Develop Certification Program for Law Enforcement Therapy Dog Teams

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2025   CONTACT [email protected] ILETSB to Develop Certification Program for Law Enforcement Therapy Dog TeamsPutting Our Best Paw Forward to Support Illinois CommunitiesSPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Sta…
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August 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM

Know Before You Go to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 8, 2025 Contact: [email protected] Before You Go to the Illinois State Fair GrandstandSPRINGFIELD, IL – Headed to the Grandstand? The Illinois State Fair is offering a few important reminders to know before you go. These updated safety p…
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August 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM

Chicago Chef Maurice Jackson bringing his take on Copi® fair food to Conservation World during 2025 Illinois State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Aug. 7, 2025Media contact: [email protected] Chef Maurice Jackson bringing his take on Copi® fair food to Conservation World during 2025 Illinois State FairSPRINGFIELD – Chicago Chef Maurice Jackson will bring his sophisticated culinary…
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August 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM

Celebrate a century of conservation with IDNR at the 2025 Illinois State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Aug. 7, 2025Media contact: [email protected] a century of conservation with IDNR at the 2025 Illinois State FairSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites fairgoers to experience outdoor adventure and fa…
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August 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM

Count down to the nation’s 250th birthday with the Illinois America 250 Commission in the Governor’s Tent

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Aug. 7, 2025Media contact: [email protected] down to the nation’s 250th birthday with the Illinois America 250 Commission in the Governor’s TentSPRINGFIELD – Fairgoers who stop by the Governor’s Tent during the 2025 Illinois State Fair ca…
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August 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM

Illinois EPA State Fair Exhibit Promotes Healthy Air Quality

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 7, 2025 Contact:  Kim [email protected] EPA State Fair Exhibit Promotes Healthy Air QualityLearn about the Air Quality Index, Why it is Important, and Clean Air ActionsSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection Age…
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August 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM

2025 Illinois State Fair Butter Cow Unveiled

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 7, 2025 Contact: [email protected] Illinois State Fair Butter Cow Unveiled SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Fair officials unveiled the 2025 Butter Cow in the Dairy Building today. Inspired by this year’s fair th…
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August 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM

New endowment to protect Illinois state parks for future generations

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, Aug. 6, 2025Media contact: [email protected] endowment to protect Illinois state parks for future generationsSPRINGFIELD – As public lands nationally face threats to their existence, the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF), in partnersh…
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August 6, 2025 at 9:18 PM

IDPH to Offer Information, Services, Giveaways at Illinois State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 6, 2025CONTACT:[email protected] to Offer Information, Services, Giveaways at Illinois State FairLook for IDPH in two locations at the fair, which runs Aug. 7-17SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will offer plen…
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August 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM

Illinois Conservation Foundation debuts limited-edition poster series celebrating 100 Years of state parks

Illinois e-News ReleaseContact Information:Illinois Conservation FoundationJenny [email protected] Date:**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**Illinois Conservation Foundation debuts limited-edition poster series celebrating 100 Years of state parksProceeds will help IDNR improve a…
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August 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM

IDNR offering buy-one-get-one camping promotion good at any Illinois state park

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, Aug. 6, 2025Media contact: [email protected] offering buy-one-get-one camping promotion good at any Illinois state parkCoupons available only at Illinois and Du Quoin state fairsSPRINGFIELD – State fairgoers can get a deal on camping at a…
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August 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM

Department on Aging to Host Senior Day at the State Fair on Aug. 11

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                          Aug. 6, 2025 CONTACT: [email protected] Department on Aging to Host Senior Day at the State Fair on Aug. 11SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Adults 60 and older can enter the State Fair for free on Monday, …
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August 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM

Spark a Love of Reading in Young Children

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 6, 2025 Contact: [email protected] a Love of Reading in Young ChildrenIllinois State Fair Partners with Dolly Parton’s Imagination LibrarySPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is excited to collaborate with the Dolly Parton Imaginat…
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August 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM

Eight Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Announced by the Illinois EPA for the Fall of 2025

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 5, 2025 Contact:  Kim [email protected] Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Announced by the Illinois EPA for the Fall of 2025One-day events to be held in addition to five long-term collection locationsSPRINGFIELD …
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August 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM

Funding Available for Water Quality Management Program Projects through Illinois EPA’s Section 604(b) Grant Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 5, 2025 Contact:  Kim [email protected] Available for Water Quality Management Program Projects through Illinois EPA’s Section 604(b) Grant Program $750,000 in Total Funding Available SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Environmental…
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August 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM

Funding for Green Infrastructure Projects Now Available from the Illinois EPA

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 5, 2025 Contact:  Kim [email protected] for Green Infrastructure Projects Now Available from the Illinois EPAGreen Infrastructure Grant Opportunities Program Offers $5 Million in FundingSPRINGFIELD —Illinois Environmenta…
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August 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM

Adventure Awaits at the 2025 State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 5, 2025 Contact: [email protected] Awaits at the 2025 State FairSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is almost here, and we’ve packed this year with more flavor, fun, and fair favorites than ever before. Inspired by this year’s…
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August 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM

ISAC TO HOST INTERACTIVE BOOTH "QUANTUM FUTURES: THE MOMENTS THAT MOVED US FORWARD," AT 2025 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 5, 2025Contact: Lynne Baker 847.831.8024 [email protected] TO HOST INTERACTIVE BOOTH "QUANTUM FUTURES: THE MOMENTS THAT MOVED US FORWARD," AT 2025 ILLINOIS STATE FAIRNew Exhibit Explores Pivotal Moments in Illinois Students’ SuccessCHICAG…
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August 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM

Night Ranger to Open for Randy Houser at FREE Illinois State Fair Grandstand Concert

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseAugust 5, 2025ContactLori Harlan [email protected] Ranger to Open for Randy Houser at FREE Illinois State Fair Grandstand ConcertSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is thrilled to announce heavy-hitting rock legends Night Ranger as the op…
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August 5, 2025 at 11:10 AM

*REMINDER*

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 5, 2025  CONTACT: Adriana Colindres 217.558.1920 Eric Krol 312.814.1252 *REMINDER*Ryne Sandberg, Mickey Mantle Baseball Cards, Gold Hermes Man’s Bracelet On Tap At Treasurer Frerichs’ State Fair I-CASH Auction PreviewPublic Sneak Peek Set for Today, …
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August 4, 2025 at 10:17 PM

ILETSB Commits to Enhance Training Following Signing of Anna's Law for Trauma-Informed Response Training

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 1, [email protected] Commits to Enhance Training Following Signing of Anna's Law for Trauma-Informed Response TrainingMinimizing Victim Traumatization and Improving Investigations StatewideSPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, the Illinois …
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August 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM

Illinois EPA Awards Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Funding to Communities Statewide

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2025 Contact:  Kim [email protected] EPA Awards Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Funding to Communities StatewideOver $983,750 in grant funding will support energy efficiency audits or publicly…
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August 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Prohibiting AI Therapy in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:                                                                                                       August 4, 2025                                                                                                    Contact: Chris SlabyChristopher.Slaby@…
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August 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Gaming Board Announces Enhanced, Uniformed Advertising Rules for Casinos, Video Gaming and Sports Wagering

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:August 4, 2025For More Information Contact:Beth [email protected] Board Announces Enhanced, Uniformed Advertising Rules for Casinos, Video Gaming and Sports Wagering Bans advertisements on college campuses; additiona…
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August 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR EXPANDS TRAM SERVICE

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 4, 2025Contact:[email protected] STATE FAIR EXPANDS TRAM SERVICESPRINGFIELD, IL – The most requested ride at the Illinois State Fair is returning with more stops this year. Made possible through the support of the Illinois Corn Growe…
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August 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM

HFS celebrates Child Support Awareness Month, as Illinois marks 50 years of Child Support Services and historic progress on key performance metrics

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUG. 4, 2025          CONTACT:[email protected] celebrates Child Support Awareness Month, as Illinois marks 50 years of Child Support Services and historic progress on key performance metricsChild Support Services provides critical assistance …
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August 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM

Illinois DCFS welcomes families to the 2025 Illinois State Fair and encourages visitors to create bright futures for children by becoming foster parents or working for DCFS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 4, 2025 Contact: Heather [email protected] DCFS welcomes families to the 2025 Illinois State Fair and encourages visitors to create bright futures for children by becoming foster parents or working for DCFS SPR…
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August 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM

DCFS awards college scholarships to current and former youth in care

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2025                                                                                                                                          Contact: Heather TarczanIllinois [email protected] awards college scholarships to cu…
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August 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM

Veterans and Gold Star Families Day at the 2025 Illinois State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFOR MORE INFORMATION:Maureen S [email protected] and Gold Star Families Day at the 2025 Illinois State FairCelebrating 250 years of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine CorpsSpringfield, IL – The Illinois Departm…
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August 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM

Ryne Sandberg, Mickey Mantle Baseball Cards, Gold Hermes Man’s Bracelet On Tap At Treasurer Frerichs’ State Fair I-CASH Auction Preview

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 1, 2025 CONTACT:Adriana Colindres 217.558.1920Eric Krol 312.814.1252Ryne Sandberg, Mickey Mantle Baseball Cards, Gold Hermes Man’s Bracelet On Tap At Treasurer Frerichs’ State Fair I-CASH Auction PreviewPublic Sneak Peek Set for Tuesday, August 5 in …
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August 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM

IL OSHA Releases Fact Sheet of Top Water and Sewer Department Violations

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       August 1, 2025       Contact: Paul Cicchini 217-785-1719       [email protected] OSHA Releases Fact Sheet of Top Water and Sewer Department ViolationsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor’s (IDOL) Division of Occupational Safety and He…
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August 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM

Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) Approves New Gaming Licenses Among Other Actions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:August 1, 2025For More Information Contact:Beth [email protected] Gaming Board (IGB) Approves New Gaming Licenses Among Other ActionsLicense issued for State’s First Racino; First African American Woman Serves as I…
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August 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM

ILLINOIS WHEAT DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO ELECT NEW MEMBERS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2025 CONTACT:Jim Raftis 217.524.1083ILLINOIS WHEAT DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO ELECT NEW MEMBERSSPRINGFIELD, IL – Eligible wheat producers interested in becoming a candidate for the Illinois Wheat Development Board can request nominating petitions begi…
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July 31, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Illinois State Fair Announces Limited-Time Flash Sale on Grandstand Concert Tickets

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 31, 2025 Contact: [email protected] State Fair Announces Limited-Time Flash Sale on Grandstand Concert TicketsSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is turning up the volume with a limited-time flash sale on tickets for two of its G…
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July 31, 2025 at 7:43 PM

Illinois closes gray fox hunting and trapping season indefinitely

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 31, 2025Media contact: [email protected] closes gray fox hunting and trapping season indefinitelySPRINGFIELD - The hunting and trapping seasons for gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) are closed effective immediately. Surveys and…
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July 31, 2025 at 6:37 PM

Illinois State Fair Announces FREE Randy Houser Grandstand Concert on August 11

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseJuly 31, 2025ContactLori Harlan [email protected] State Fair Announces FREE Randy Houser Grandstand Concert on August 11SPRINGFIELD, IL – Fairgoers are in for a special treat at the 2025 Illinois State Fair: Country music powerhouse Randy Ho…
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July 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM

IDFPR Finishes Phase 2 Implementation of New Licensing System

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:                                                                                                       July 31, 2025 Contact: Chris [email protected] Finishes Phase 2 Implementation of New Licensing SystemCHICAGO – The Illinois Depa…