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June 23, 2022 at 8:33 PM

ICJIA Awards $45 Million in Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program Grants

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                    CONTACT: Kennedy HayesJune 23, 2022                                                                           [email protected] Awards $45 Million in Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Progra…
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June 23, 2022 at 8:06 PM

Governor Pritzker Expands State License Plate Options to Include Chicago Sky, Red Stars and Fire

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 23, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Expands State License Plate Options to Include Chicago Sky, Red Stars and FireCHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker signed HB4434 into law today, expanding the options of professional …
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June 23, 2022 at 7:48 PM

Illinois DCFS increases monthly financial support for foster parents to help offset increased living costs for families who have opened their homes to youth

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release June 23, 2022 Contact: Bill McCaffreyIllinois DCFS312-590-3090Illinois DCFS increases monthly financial support for foster parents to help offset increased living costs for families who have opened their homes to youthCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of …
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June 23, 2022 at 6:24 PM

MARKET NEWS AUDIO REPORTS RETURN

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2022 CONTACT:Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283MARKET NEWS AUDIO REPORTS RETURNSPRINGFIELD, Il – The Illinois Department of Agriculture has resumed its grain and livestock market news audio reports. These reports offer third-party analysis and reportin…
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June 23, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Lightning Is Only One Flash Away

Illinois e-News ReleaseJune 23, 2022Public Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Is Only One Flash AwaySPRINGFIELD – June 19-25 is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) wants everyone to be safe indoors duri…
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June 23, 2022 at 3:07 PM

West Nile Virus Reported in Seven Illinois Counties so far in 2022 as IDPH Warns Public to “Fight the Bite”

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 23, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] Nile Virus Reported in Seven Illinois Counties so far in 2022 as IDPH Warns Public to “Fight the Bite”CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public that along wit…
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June 22, 2022 at 4:32 PM

Choose Copi: Eat Well and Do Good

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, June 22, [email protected] Copi: Eat Well and Do GoodState of Illinois renames and rebrands Asian carp SPRINGFIELD – Following more than two years of consumer research and planning, the State of Illinois today unvei…
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June 21, 2022 at 9:14 PM

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE K-9 GETS BODY ARMOR

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                               CONTACT: ISP Public Information OfficerJune 21, 2022                                                                                          [email protected] ILLINOIS STATE POLICE K-9 GETS BODY …
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June 21, 2022 at 7:06 PM

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR CANCELS LIVE POULTRY SHOWS TO PROTECT FROM HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                        CONTACT: June 21, 2022                                                                                Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283ILLINOIS STATE FAIR CANCELS LIVE POULTRY SHOWS TO PROTECT FROM HIGHLY …
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June 21, 2022 at 6:07 PM

ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION APPROVES PLAN TO IMPROVE EQUITY AND AFFORDABILITY FOR STUDENTS THROUGH ADDITIONAL MAP FUNDING

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                 Contact: Lynne Baker June 21, 2022                                                                                                       847.831.8024                                          …
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June 21, 2022 at 5:26 PM

$550,000 Appropriation Provides FFA Dues for Ag Education Students

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2022 CONTACT:Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283$550,000 Appropriation Provides FFA Dues for Ag Education Students SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced today that Future Farmers of America (FFA) dues for every studen…
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June 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE WARNING MOTORISTS NOT TO ENGAGE IN AGGRESSIVE DRIVING BEHAVIORS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                             CONTACT: ISP Public Information OfficeJune 21, 2022                                                                                                        [email protected] ILLINOIS …
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June 21, 2022 at 3:04 PM

Illinois Department of Revenue Moving its Chicago Office out of the James R. Thompson Building

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release June 21, 2022 Media Contact: Maura Kownacki Phone: 312-814-1777E-mail: [email protected] Department of Revenue Moving its Chicago Office out of the James R. Thompson BuildingNew Office to be Relocated to 555 W. MonroeCHICAGO- The Illinoi…
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June 17, 2022 at 8:36 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Eleven Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 17, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Eleven Appointments to Boards and CommissionsBuilding on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his a…
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June 17, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Pritzker Administration Provides Nearly $75 million for Affordable Housing Development

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release June 17, 2022 Contact: Amy [email protected] Administration Provides Nearly $75 million for Affordable Housing DevelopmentCOVID-19 Affordable Housing Grant Program Will Support the Creation of More Than 1,000 Units for Families, Seniors, and Indivi…
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June 17, 2022 at 6:24 PM

Public Health Officials Announce 27,112 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 17, 2022CONTACT:[email protected] Health Officials Announce 27,112 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past WeekCDC Reports 25 Illinois Counties at High Community Level; Public Health Officials Urge Caution Ahead of Family Gathe…
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June 17, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Comedian Trevor Noah Will Headline the Illinois State Fair Lottery Grandstand August 19th

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release June 17, 2022 Contact:Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283Comedian Trevor Noah Will Headline the Illinois State Fair Lottery Grandstand August 19th Tickets on Sale June 23rdSPRINGFIELD, IL –Emmy Award-winning host of the “The Daily Show” Trevor Noah will bring hi…
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June 17, 2022 at 3:08 PM

Illinois Department of Labor Recognizes June as "Trench Safety Month" as Construction Season Heats Up

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 17, 2022Contact:Paul Cicchini [email protected] Department of Labor Recognizes June as "Trench Safety Month" as Construction Season Heats UpSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) and its Division of Occupati…
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June 16, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Honoring Juneteenth National Freedom Day

Illinois e-News ReleaseHonoring Juneteenth National Freedom DayUnited States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise Sunday, June 19, 2022 until Sunset Monday, June 20, 2022.The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities …
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June 16, 2022 at 7:39 PM

Gov. Pritzker Designates the Official Snake of the State of Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 16, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Designates the Official Snake of the State of IllinoisCHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker today designated the eastern milksnake as the official snake of the State of Illinois. House Bil…
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June 16, 2022 at 6:48 PM

IDOC Celebrates North Park Theological Seminary’s Inaugural Graduating Class from Stateville Correctional Center

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: June 16, 2022Contact: Naomi Puzzello, [email protected] Celebrates North Park Theological Seminary’s Inaugural Graduating Class from Stateville Correctional CenterCrest Hill, IL – Yesterday, Stateville Correctional Center hosted a graduatio…
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June 16, 2022 at 6:08 PM

Rebuilding Rockford: Major projects highlight Year Four of Rebuild Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                             CONTACT: June 16, 2022                                                                                      Paul Wappel             217.685.0082                                                  …
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June 16, 2022 at 6:05 PM

State Public Health Officials are Working with CDC to Identify Monkeypox Cases in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 16, 2022CONTACT:[email protected] Public Health Officials are Working with CDC to Identify Monkeypox Cases in IllinoisCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is continuing to work with the CDC and local public health …
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June 16, 2022 at 5:39 PM

Illinois Department of Human Services Releases First-Ever Statewide Assessment of Gambling

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseJune 16, 2022Contacts:Patrick [email protected] Department of Human Services Releases First-Ever Statewide Assessment of Gambling Department invests in related prevention, treatment, and recovery services CHICAGO – Today the Ill…
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June 16, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Statewide Unemployment Rate Stable, Payroll Jobs Up in May

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: June 16, 2022 CONTACT:Jack Cann | [email protected] Unemployment Rate Stable, Payroll Jobs Up in May SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.6 perc…
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June 16, 2022 at 4:22 PM

Community organizations, IDHS and CPS unite to provide summer jobs and support to young people in Chicago

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 16, 2022Media Contact: Marisa Kollias312.590.7349Mary Ann Fergus(m) 773-397-0823Community organizations, IDHS and CPS unite to provide summer jobs and support to young people in ChicagoOrganizations focus on engaging vulnerable youth to increase safet…
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June 16, 2022 at 3:12 PM

Governor Pritzker Signs Bills Expanding Protection for Survivors of Sexual Assault

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 16, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Signs Bills Expanding Protection for Survivors of Sexual AssaultCHICAGO —Today Governor JB Pritzker signed two bills aimed at making medical and legal care for victims of sexual…
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June 16, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Rebuilding Springfield: Major projects highlight Year Four of Rebuild Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                       CONTACT: June 16, 2022                                                                Paul Wappel         217.685.0082                                                                                       Joe Schatte…
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June 16, 2022 at 2:37 PM

Illinois Shatters Record for Film Revenues with $630 Million in Economic Impact in 2021

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Date: June 16, 2022 Contact (State): [email protected] (City): [email protected] Contact (DCASE): [email protected] Illinois Shatters Record for Film Revenues with $630 Million in Economic Impact in 2021Film production rev…
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June 15, 2022 at 10:12 PM

IDPH Teams Up with ICAAP to Educate Pediatricians and Public on Vaccines for Children Under 5 Ahead of CDC Approval

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 15, 2022CONTACT:[email protected] Teams Up with ICAAP to Educate Pediatricians and Public on Vaccines for Children Under 5 Ahead of CDC ApprovalPediatricians’ Group is Hosting Bi-Weekly Podcast to Dedicated to Educating Members and Incr…
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June 15, 2022 at 7:56 PM

IDPH Warns Public to Avoid Tick Bites as Summer Season Gets Underway

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 15, 2022CONTACT:[email protected] Warns Public to Avoid Tick Bites as Summer Season Gets Underway SPRINGFIELD – With the Summer Season getting into full swing, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding all Illinoisans…
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June 15, 2022 at 7:11 PM

Du QUOIN STATE FAIR CELEBRATING THE 100th WITH $100,000 STANDARDBRED PURSE INCREASE

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release June 15, 2022 Contact:Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283Du QUOIN STATE FAIR CELEBRATING THE 100th WITH $100,000 STANDARDBRED PURSE INCREASEDu Quoin, IL – To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Du Quoin State Fair, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA…
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June 15, 2022 at 6:44 PM

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Modernize Infrastructure Improvement Process

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 15, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Modernize Infrastructure Improvement ProcessDesign-build project delivery method bolsters Gov. Pritzker’s historic capital program, improving infrastructure th…
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June 15, 2022 at 4:05 PM

STATEMENT REGARDING MANTENO VETERANS’ HOME COVID-19 OUTBREAK

Illinois e-News ReleaseSTATEMENT REGARDING MANTENO VETERANS’ HOME COVID-19 OUTBREAKJune 15, 2022 – As COVID-19 transmission rates continue to rise across Illinois, with at least 32 counties reporting a “high community level,” the Illinois Veterans’ Home at Manteno is experiencing an increase in COVI…
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June 15, 2022 at 3:23 PM

Governor Pritzker Signs Bill Guaranteeing Insurance Coverage for Glucose Monitors

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 15, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Signs Bill Guaranteeing Insurance Coverage for Glucose Monitors Chicago—Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation into law requiring insurance and managed health plans pro…
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June 15, 2022 at 3:13 PM

HFS Urges Medicaid Customers to Update Their Addresses Before the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                              CONTACT:JUNE 15, 2022                                                                                     [email protected] Urges Medicaid Customers to Update Their Addresses Before t…
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June 15, 2022 at 1:28 PM

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