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August 1, 2022 at 5:01 AM

Illinois Department on Aging to Host Senior Day at the State Fair on Aug. 15

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 1, 2022 CONTACT:Iris [email protected] Department on Aging to Host Senior Day at the State Fair on Aug. 15SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Adults aged 60 and older will receive free admission to the Illinois State Fair on Mond…
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July 29, 2022 at 6:24 PM

IDOC Encourages Applications to the Northwestern Prison Education Program (NPEP) for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2022 CONTACT:Naomi Puzzello, [email protected] Karter, [email protected] Encourages Applications to the Northwestern Prison Education Program (NPEP) for the 2022-2023 Academic YearNPEP Will Consider Applicants from ID…
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July 29, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Public Health Officials Announce 35,371 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, July 29, 2022CONTACT:Melaney Arnold – [email protected] Health Officials Announce 35,371 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past WeekCDC Reports 97 Illinois Counties at High or Medium Community Level; Public Healt…
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July 29, 2022 at 4:53 PM

Governor Pritzker and Attorney General Raul Announce Next Steps in Combatting Opioid Epidemic

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 29, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker and Attorney General Raul Announce Next Steps in Combatting Opioid EpidemicCHICAGO—Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced the next steps in…
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July 29, 2022 at 4:13 PM

Pritzker Administration Issues Second Wave of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 29, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Administration Issues Second Wave of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses 177 total licenses have been awarded to 100% social equity applicants; further expands Illinois’ his…
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July 29, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces $15 Million in Additional Funding to Support Local Festivals and Tourism Across the State

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 29, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces $15 Million in Additional Funding to Support Local Festivals and Tourism Across the State Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the grants will support localities a…
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July 29, 2022 at 2:17 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces SBA Disaster Declaration Approval for Highland Park Shooting

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 29, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces SBA Disaster Declaration Approval for Highland Park Shooting HIGHLAND PARK – Governor JB Pritzker announced today that the State’s request for a U.S. Small Business Administ…
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July 29, 2022 at 1:51 PM

IDPH Offering Free Supplies of COVID-19 Antigen Tests to Illinois Long Term Care Facilities

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 28, 2022CONTACT:[email protected] Offering Free Supplies of COVID-19 Antigen Tests to Illinois Long Term Care FacilitiesCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it is offering free, one-time bulk shipments of …
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July 28, 2022 at 6:03 PM

IDPH Announces Prioritization of 1st Dose of Monkeypox Virus Vaccines for Those at High Risk

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] Announces Prioritization of 1st Dose of Monkeypox Virus Vaccines for Those at High RiskCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that due to limited supplies of the vaccine …
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July 27, 2022 at 8:35 PM

I-74 Mississippi River bridge awarded top honors

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                            CONTACT: July 27, 2022                                                                                                       Paul Wappel 217.685.0082                              …
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July 27, 2022 at 6:33 PM

Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program application period to open, more options for disadvantaged communities

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2022 CONTACT:Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program application period to open, more options for disadvantaged communitiesSept. 30 deadline to submit proposals for local quality-of-life p…
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July 27, 2022 at 6:06 PM

Illinois EPA Announces $4 Million in Funding to the City of Chicago to Replace Lead Service Lines

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 27, 2022 Contact: Kim [email protected] EPA Announces $4 Million in Funding to the City of Chicago to Replace Lead Service LinesSPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim today announced $4 million in funding to the …
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July 27, 2022 at 3:04 PM

LAINEY WILSON ROUNDS OUT THE PEPSI MID AMERICA RIVER RADIO GRANDSTAND

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 27, 2022 Contact:Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283LAINEY WILSON ROUNDS OUT THE PEPSI MID AMERICA RIVER RADIO GRANDSTAND Du Quoin, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair is excited to announce the final act for the Pepsi Mid America River Radio Grandstand. ACM New F…
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July 27, 2022 at 2:29 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces Sale of the James R. Thompson Center (JRTC), Google to Occupy Renovated Building

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 27, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Announces Sale of the James R. Thompson Center (JRTC), Google to Occupy Renovated BuildingGoogle to Establish Presence in Central Loop in Transformative DealCHICAGO – Completin…
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July 26, 2022 at 3:34 PM

Governor Pritzker Launches Illinois Cares for Kids Statewide Enrollment Campaign "I Got Love / ¡Siento Amor!"

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 26, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Launches Illinois Cares for Kids Statewide Enrollment Campaign "I Got Love / ¡Siento Amor!"CHICAGO– Governor JB Pritzker announced the launch of "I Got Love / ¡Siento Amor!", the…
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July 26, 2022 at 2:34 PM

Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program application period to open, more options for disadvantaged communities

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2022 CONTACT:Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program application period to open, more options for disadvantaged communitiesSept. 30 deadline to submit proposals for local quality-of-life p…
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July 26, 2022 at 1:16 PM

IEMA Recognizes ADA Anniversary

Illinois e-News ReleaseJuly 26, 2022 Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Recognizes ADA AnniversarySPRINGFIELD – July 26 marks the 32nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act in 1990 and the Illinoi…
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July 25, 2022 at 8:38 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Authorities

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 25, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and AuthoritiesCHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY BOARDNeema Jha will serve as a Member of the Chicago Transit Authority Board.* Jah is a Principal, Custom…
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July 25, 2022 at 5:48 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Record-Breaking $445 Million in FY 2022 Adult-Use Cannabis Tax Revenue

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release                                                                       Media Contact: Maura Kownacki July 25, 2022                                                                                         Phone: 312-814-1777Gov. Pritzker Announces Record-Bre…
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July 22, 2022 at 6:44 PM

Jesse White Extending Driver’s License and ID Card Expiration Dates until December 1, 2022

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:                                                                     For More Information Contact:July 22, 2022                                                                                        Henry Haupt: 217-782-5984                               …
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July 22, 2022 at 6:16 PM

Public Health Officials Announce 32,268 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 22, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] Public Health Officials Announce 32,268 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past WeekCDC Reports 94 Illinois Counties at High or Medium Community Level; Public Health Officials Urge Caution & …
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July 22, 2022 at 6:04 PM

ICC Orders Cost/Benefit Analysis of Ameren’s Membership in MISO or another RTO

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2022ICC CONTACTVictoria CrawfordOffice: (217) 836-7624 [email protected] Orders Cost/Benefit Analysis of Ameren’s Membership in MISO or another RTOSpringfield, IL – On Thursday, the Illinois Commerce Commission accepted the recomm…
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July 22, 2022 at 3:40 PM

Pritzker Administration Issues First Wave of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 22, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Administration Issues First Wave of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Pritzker Administration Issues First Wave of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses CHI…
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July 22, 2022 at 3:29 PM

Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton Makes History as the First Black Woman to Chair the National Lieutenant Governors Association

Illinois e-News ReleaseJuly 22, 2022Contact: [email protected]. Governor Juliana Stratton Makes History as the First Black Woman to Chair the National Lieutenant Governors Association“Being lieutenant governor of Illinois means shaping policy so that communities who have long been forgotten…
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July 22, 2022 at 2:34 PM

State of Illinois and Health Alliance keep a focus on fitness with third virtual 5k/10k Challenge

Illinois e-News ReleaseJuly 22, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Cathy Kwiatkowski | [email protected] Alliance Public Relations217-902-5202 [email protected] of Illinois and Health Alliance keep a focus on fitness with third virtual 5k/10k Challenge‘Fal…
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July 22, 2022 at 1:02 PM

.38 Special to Headline the Roll-n-Up Beer Tent Stage to Kick Off the 100th Du Quoin State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 22, 2022 Contact:Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283.38 Special to Headline the Roll-n-Up Beer Tent Stage to Kick Off the 100th Du Quoin State FairDu Quoin, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair announced .38 Special will give the 100th anniversary of the fair a roc…
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July 21, 2022 at 7:58 PM

Pritzker Administration Launches Multi-Agency Effort to Bring Additional State Support to Highland Park and Surrounding Areas

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                             CONTACT:JULY 21, 2022                                                                    IEMA: [email protected]                                                                                           HFS…
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July 21, 2022 at 5:12 PM

EXPRESSWAY SHOOTINGS DOWN AMID INCREASED ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ENFORCEMENT DETAILS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2022 CONTACT: ISP Public Information [email protected] EXPRESSWAY SHOOTINGS DOWN AMID INCREASED ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ENFORCEMENT DETAILS Expressway shootings down 36%, injury shootings down 46%, homicides down 90%CHICAGO – At …
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July 21, 2022 at 5:06 PM

Statewide Unemployment Rate Reaches Lowest Point Since Pandemic’s Start, Payroll Jobs Up in June

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: July 21, 2022 CONTACT:Rebecca Cisco | [email protected] Statewide Unemployment Rate Reaches Lowest Point Since Pandemic’s Start, Payroll Jobs Up in June SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that …
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July 21, 2022 at 3:52 PM

Governor Pritzker Calls on Federal Government to Increase Monkeypox Virus Vaccination Efforts

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 21, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Calls on Federal Government to Increase Monkeypox Virus Vaccination Efforts State is Providing 4,600 Additional Vaccine Doses to City of Chicago as Cases Rise in Region Chicago—…
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July 20, 2022 at 9:17 PM

IDOC Highlights Parole Division During National Pretrial, Probation, Parole Supervision Week July 17-23

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2022 CONTACT:Naomi Puzzello, [email protected] IDOC Highlights Parole Division During National Pretrial, Probation, Parole Supervision Week July 17-23(Springfield, IL) – During this year’s National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Superv…
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July 20, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Busiest roadside mowing period underway, planned to grow, protect pollinator habitat

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 20, 2022 CONTACT:Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919Busiest roadside mowing period underway, planned to grow, protect pollinator habitat Public urged to slow down, proceed with caution around heavy vehicles SPRINGFIELD – The Illinoi…
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July 19, 2022 at 4:12 PM

Gov. Pritzker Tests Positive For COVID-19

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 19, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Tests Positive For COVID-19Chicago — After being notified of several close contacts testing positive for COVID-19, Gov. Pritzker received a positive test result during his routine CO…
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July 18, 2022 at 7:53 PM

ICC Approves IPA 2022 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2022ICC CONTACTVictoria CrawfordOffice: (217) 836-7624 [email protected] Approves IPA 2022 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan Springfield, IL – On Thursday, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved the Illinois Power …
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July 18, 2022 at 4:46 PM

Illinois State Police File Emergency Rule Change to Broaden the Use of Clear and Present Danger Reports in FOID Card Applications

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 18, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] State Police File Emergency Rule Change to Broaden the Use of Clear and Present Danger Reports in FOID Card ApplicationsSpringfield—The Illinois State Police (ISP), under the direction of …
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July 15, 2022 at 8:15 PM

Pritzker Administration Awards $12 million in Rebuild Illinois funds for Affordable Housing Preservation

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 15, 2022 Contact: Andrew [email protected] Administration Awards $12 million in Rebuild Illinois funds for Affordable Housing Preservation Limited Rehabilitation Preservation Program Provides Capital Funds to Renovate Aging Affordable Hous…
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July 15, 2022 at 6:56 PM

Secretary of State Jesse White Reminds Residents to be Aware of Scams Targeting Illinoisans

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:                                                                  For More Information Contact:July 15, 2022                                                                                     Henry Haupt: 217-782-5984                                     …
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July 15, 2022 at 6:23 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline to Strengthen Mental Health Support Across Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseJuly 15, 2022Contacts:Marisa Kollias [email protected] [email protected] Administration Announces 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline to Strengthen Mental Health Support Across IllinoisAmerican Rescue Plan Funding W…
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July 15, 2022 at 6:04 PM

Public Health Officials Announce 33,066 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] Public Health Officials Announce 33,066 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past WeekCDC Reports 94 Illinois Counties at High or Medium Community Level; Public Health Officials Urge Caution & M…
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July 14, 2022 at 9:02 PM

Public meeting July 28 on development new statewide electric vehicle infrastructure plan

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 14, 2022 CONTACT:Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Public meeting July 28 on development new statewide electric vehicle infrastructure planSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that it will host a…
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July 14, 2022 at 7:04 PM

Illinois expands health care coverage for immigrant adults to include those aged 42 and up

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 14, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] expands health care coverage for immigrant adults to include those aged 42 and upSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is expanding the Health Benefits for Immigrant …
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July 14, 2022 at 5:32 PM

Unemployment Claims Continue to Reach Record Lows, Illinois Labor Market Strengthening

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE:July 14, 2022 CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco | [email protected] Unemployment Claims Continue to Reach Record Lows, Illinois Labor Market StrengtheningSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today the state has rea…
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July 14, 2022 at 2:32 PM

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Reminds Everyone to Practice Water Safety in and Around Pools

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseDate: July 14th, 2022 Contact: JC Fultz [email protected] The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Reminds Everyone to Practice Water Safety in and Around Pools69% of young children who drown were not expected to be in or near waterSpr…
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July 13, 2022 at 9:23 PM

ICC Releases Draft Renewable Energy Access Plan for Stakeholder Review and Comment

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2022ICC CONTACTVictoria CrawfordOffice: (217) 836-7624 [email protected] Releases Draft Renewable Energy Access Plan for Stakeholder Review and CommentSpringfield, IL – On Wednesday, the Staff of the Illinois Commerce Commission r…
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July 13, 2022 at 8:09 PM

Illinois Continues Building Up "Rainy Day" Fund with $100 Million Deposit

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 13, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Continues Building Up "Rainy Day" Fund with $100 Million DepositSpringfield—With the latest $100 million deposit into the Budget Stabilization Fund, the state’s "Rainy Day" Fund, Illino…
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July 13, 2022 at 7:32 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces $60 Million Competitive Grant Program for Early Childhood Construction in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                    CONTACT: July 13, 2022                                                                             Lauren Grenlund                                                                                          …
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July 13, 2022 at 5:38 PM

Governor Pritzker Continues Effort to Ramp Down COVID-19 Requirements with Updated Executive Order

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 13, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Continues Effort to Ramp Down COVID-19 Requirements with Updated Executive OrderChicago—As part of his continuing plan to carefully unwind the state’s COVID-19 executive orders…
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July 13, 2022 at 4:41 PM

Stratton Lock and Dam improvements ensure Fox River Chain O’ Lakes boaters experience shorter wait times in lock

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, July 13, [email protected] Lock and Dam improvements ensure Fox River Chain O’ Lakes boaters experience shorter wait times in lock$22M improvement project benefits thousands of recreational boaters annuallyMcHENRY …
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July 13, 2022 at 4:04 PM

Illinois DCFS awards college scholarships to 72 current and former youth in care

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 13, 2022 Contact:  Deborah Lopez Illinois DCFS312-937-0050 Illinois DCFS awards college scholarships to 72 current and former youth in careSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services today awarded scholarships to 72 college-…
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July 13, 2022 at 5:03 AM

Illinois DCFS awards college scholarships to 72 current and former youth in care

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 13, 2022 Contact:  Deborah Lopez Illinois DCFS312-937-0050 Illinois DCFS awards college scholarships to 72 current and former youth in careSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services today awarded scholarships to 72 college-…