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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-…

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July 12, 2022 at 8:02 PM

THE VETERANS' HOME AT QUINCY EXPERIENCES INCREASE IN COVID-19 CASES

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                CONTACT:                                                                                                                                Maureen S. Hartigan                     …

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July 12, 2022 at 6:06 PM

Governor Pritzker Appoints Health Policy Expert Dr. Sameer Vohra to Lead Illinois Department of Public Health

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 12, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Appoints Health Policy Expert Dr. Sameer Vohra to Lead Illinois Department of Public Health Dr. Vohra, a pediatrician dedicated to improving health outcomes in Central and Southe…

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July 11, 2022 at 11:01 PM

HEARING ADVISORY - Lt. Governor Stratton to Appear Before Senate Judiciary Committee on Impact of Reversing Roe V. Wade

Illinois e-News ReleaseIMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: [email protected] HEARING ADVISORY - Lt. Governor Stratton to Appear Before Senate Judiciary Committee on Impact of Reversing Roe V. Wade WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, July 12 at 9:00 am central/10 am eastern, Lt. Governor Stratton will give testimo…

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July 11, 2022 at 9:26 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Ten Appointments to Boards and Commissions and Senior Executive Positions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 11, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Ten Appointments to Boards and Commissions and Senior Executive PositionsBuilding on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the fol…

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July 11, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Lt. Governor Stratton to Appear Before Senate Judiciary Committee on Impact of Reversing Roe V. Wade

Illinois e-News ReleaseIMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: [email protected]. Governor Stratton to Appear Before Senate Judiciary Committee on Impact of Reversing Roe V. WadeWASHINGTON, D.C.— It’s not over. To right a wrong, you must stand up and speak up. That’s why Lieutenant Governor Juliana Strat…

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July 8, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Public Health Officials Announce 27,543 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 8, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] Public Health Officials Announce 27,543 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past WeekCDC Reports 71 Illinois Counties at High or Medium Community Level; Public Health Officials Urge Caution & Ma…

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July 8, 2022 at 3:52 PM

Governor Pritzker announces $30.3 million in grants for 87 local park projects throughout Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, July 8, [email protected] Pritzker announces $30.3 million in grants for 87 local park projects throughout IllinoisOSLAD grants will support park development, land acquisition in 31 countiesSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritz…

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July 8, 2022 at 2:04 PM

NOW HIRING SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR DU QUOIN STATE FAIR

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2022 CONTACT:Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283 NOW HIRING SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR DU QUOIN STATE FAIRSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture is seeking individuals for seasonal employment at the Du Quoin State Fair. Temporary employees …

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July 8, 2022 at 1:47 PM

NOW HIRING SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR ILLINOIS STATE FAIR

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2022CONTACT:Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283NOW HIRING SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR ILLINOIS STATE FAIRSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture is seeking individuals for seasonal employment at the Illinois State Fair. Temporary employees ar…

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July 7, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Calumet City Disaster Declaration for deadly fire

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate releaseJuly 7, 2022Public Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Calumet City Disaster Declaration for deadly fireCalumet City – Today Governor JB Pritzker announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a disa…

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July 7, 2022 at 4:12 PM

ISAC Hosts 12th Annual College Changes Everything® Conference Moving Forward Together

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2022 Contact: Lynne Baker 847.831.8024 [email protected] ISAC Hosts 12th Annual College Changes Everything® Conference Moving Forward TogetherVirtual Event, to be Held July 11- 15, 2022, Will Offer 45 Livestream SessionsCHICAGO – The state'…

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July 7, 2022 at 3:44 PM

IDNR announces late-summer hunting opportunities

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, July 7, [email protected] announces late-summer hunting opportunitiesSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is announcing late-summer hunting opportunities for 2022.The following information is provi…

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July 6, 2022 at 9:37 PM

ICC Approves Highway-Rail Crossing Improvements for Olney

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2022ICC CONTACTVictoria CrawfordOffice: (217) [email protected] Approves Highway-Rail Crossing Improvements for OlneySpringfield, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved four separate highway-rail crossing i…

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July 6, 2022 at 9:23 PM

ICC Approves Highway-Rail Crossing Improvements for Peoria Coun

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2022ICC CONTACTVictoria CrawfordOffice: (217) [email protected] Approves Highway-Rail Crossing Improvements for Peoria CounSpringfield, Illinois – The Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved a Stipulated Agreement to…

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July 6, 2022 at 9:06 PM

ICC Approves Highway-Rail Crossing Improvements for Greene County

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2022ICC CONTACTVictoria CrawfordOffice: (217) [email protected] Approves Highway-Rail Crossing Improvements for Greene County Springfield, Illinois – On June 23rd, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved a Stipulated Agre…

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July 6, 2022 at 8:50 PM

ICC Approves Public Safety Improvements for DeWitt County Rail Crossing

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2022ICC CONTACTVictoria CrawfordOffice: (217) [email protected] Approves Public Safety Improvements for DeWitt County Rail Crossing Springfield, IL– On June 23rd, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved a Stipulated Agree…

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July 6, 2022 at 8:34 PM

ICC Approves Public Safety Improvements for Boone County Rail Crossing

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2022ICC CONTACTVictoria CrawfordOffice: (217) [email protected] Approves Public Safety Improvements for Boone County Rail CrossingSpringfield, IL – In order to improve safety at a railroad crossing in Belvidere in Boone Cou…

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July 6, 2022 at 8:09 PM

ICC Approves Public Safety Improvements for Effingham County Rail Crossing

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2022ICC CONTACTVictoria CrawfordOffice: (217) [email protected] Approves Public Safety Improvements for Effingham County Rail CrossingSpringfield, IL –On June 23rd, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved a Stipulated Agr…

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July 6, 2022 at 7:55 PM

ICC Authorizes $3 Million for Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Improvements for Bureau, LaSalle, Putnam, and Rock Island Counties

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2022 ICC CONTACTVictoria CrawfordOffice: (217) 836-7624 [email protected] Authorizes $3 Million for Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Improvements for Bureau, LaSalle, Putnam, and Rock Island Counties Springfield, IL – On June 23rd, the…

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July 6, 2022 at 3:57 PM

Now Accepting Press Parking and Grandstand Coverage Requests for 2022 Du Quoin State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseJuly 6, 2022Now Accepting Press Parking and Grandstand Coverage Requests for 2022 Du Quoin State FairRequests should be made on company letterhead and include:1. The number of parking passes that are needed.2. The signature and title of the person submitti…

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July 5, 2022 at 8:13 PM

Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation to Assist in Recovery Efforts Following Highland Park Mass Shooting

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 5, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation to Assist in Recovery Efforts Following Highland Park Mass Shooting CHICAGO – Today Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for Lake County to…

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July 5, 2022 at 5:41 PM

2021 Monroe County Tentative Multiplier Announced

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: jULY 5, 2022Contacts: Maura Kownacki                   312.814.17772021 Monroe County Tentative Multiplier AnnouncedSPRINGFIELD, IL, Monroe County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Har…

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July 5, 2022 at 5:32 PM

2021 Monroe County Tentative Multiplier Announced

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: jULY 5, 2022Contacts: Maura Kownacki                   312.814.17772021 Monroe County Tentative Multiplier AnnouncedSPRINGFIELD, IL, Monroe County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Har…

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July 5, 2022 at 4:39 PM

Joint Statement From Governor Pritzker, Senate President Harmon, and House Speaker Welch on Special Legislative Session to Protect Reproductive Rights

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 5, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Statement From Governor Pritzker, Senate President Harmon, and House Speaker Welch on Special Legislative Session to Protect Reproductive RightsAs we build on Illinois’ nation-leading abortio…

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July 5, 2022 at 3:33 PM

Improved Illinois bike maps blaze new trail

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 5, 2022 CONTACT:Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Improved Illinois bike maps blaze new trailConvenient resource to plan trips, showcase state’s vast bike networkSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announ…

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July 5, 2022 at 1:43 PM

Lt. Governor Stratton’s Statement on the Shooting in Highland Park

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 4, [email protected]. Governor Stratton’s Statement on the Shooting in Highland ParkChicago—The pain that we are feeling today is not normal and never should be. My family and I are praying for the Highland Park community …

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July 5, 2022 at 1:32 PM

Gov. Pritzker Addresses This Morning’s Mass Shooting in Highland Park

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 4, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Addresses This Morning’s Mass Shooting in Highland Park Monday, July 4th, 2022 *Remarks As Prepared For Delivery* Video of the Governor’s remarks will be available for download here.G…

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July 5, 2022 at 1:21 PM

Governor Pritzker’s Statement on Shooting in Highland Park

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 5, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker’s Statement on Shooting in Highland ParkToday, I ask all Illinoisans to pray for the families who have been devastated by the evil unleashed this morning in Highland Park, for tho…

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July 1, 2022 at 8:49 PM

IDOI Publishes Auto Insurers’ Data Related to Premiums and Profits During the COVID-19 Pandemic and

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2022MEDIA [email protected] Publishes Auto Insurers’ Data Related to Premiums and Profits During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Department to Partner with State Legislators to Increase Protections for Insurance ConsumersChicago - T…

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July 1, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Governor Pritzker Hails Tremendous Fiscal Progress as Illinois Enters FY23

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 1, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Hails Tremendous Fiscal Progress as Illinois Enters FY23 SPRINGFIELD – As the Comptroller reports Illinois’ GRF payment cycle hit zero days for the first time in decades, Governor …

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July 1, 2022 at 6:21 PM

Public Health Officials Announce 28,216 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] Public Health Officials Announce 28,216 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past WeekCDC Reports 81 Illinois Counties are at High or Medium Community Level; Heading into Fourth of July Weekend, Publ…

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July 1, 2022 at 5:38 PM

IDNR accepting applications for Habitat Fund Project and Pheasant Fund grant opportunities

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, July 1, [email protected] accepting applications for Habitat Fund Project and Pheasant Fund grant opportunities SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for two grant opportunit…

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July 1, 2022 at 5:15 PM

STATEMENT FROM IDVA DIRECTOR TERRY PRINCE

Illinois e-News ReleaseTERRY PRINCE DIRECTORSTATEMENT FROM IDVA DIRECTOR TERRY PRINCEJuly 1, 2022 - Governor JB Pritzker ordered flags across Illinois to fly at half-staff to honor one of our own. Corporal Nathan Carlson, a Marine hero and fellow Illinoisan, returned home after making the ultimate s…

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