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August 26, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Fire Truck and Ambulance Revolving Loan Program Now Accepting Applications

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: August 26, 2022 Contact: JC [email protected] Truck and Ambulance Revolving Loan Program Now Accepting ApplicationsApplications must be electronically submitted or postmarked no later than October 31, 2022.Springfield, Ill- …
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August 25, 2022 at 9:45 PM

IDNR announces Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grants

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, August 25, [email protected] announces Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grantsGrants totaling $500,000 will support conservation efforts at state natural areasSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources…
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August 25, 2022 at 5:56 PM

The 2022 Illinois State Fair Featured More Than Great Weather

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 25, 2022 Contact:Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283The 2022 Illinois State Fair Featured More Than Great Weather Official Attendance Numbers in the Coming WeeksSPRINGFIELD, IL – The bow has been tied on the 2022 Illinois State Fair. While it will be a fe…
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August 25, 2022 at 5:16 PM

The 2022 Illinois State Fair Featured More Than Great Weather

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 25, 2022 Contact:Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283The 2022 Illinois State Fair Featured More Than Great Weather Official Attendance Numbers in the Coming WeeksSPRINGFIELD, IL – The bow has been tied on the 2022 Illinois State Fair. While it will be a fe…
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August 24, 2022 at 7:38 PM

Lt. Governor Stratton’s Statement on Biden Administration’s Student Loan Debt Plan

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, August 24th, 2022 CONTACT: [email protected] Lt. Governor Stratton’s Statement on Biden Administration’s Student Loan Debt PlanChicago — Today, millions of people are receiving news about long-awaited financial relief. With President Joe …
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August 24, 2022 at 3:25 PM

State Fire Marshal’s Small Equipment Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: August 24, 2022 Contact: JC [email protected] State Fire Marshal’s Small Equipment Grant Program Now Accepting ApplicationsAll applications must be submitted electronically or postmarked no later than November 30, 2022Springfiel…
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August 24, 2022 at 2:03 PM

MEMBERS OF HAYES FAMILY TO SERVE AS GRAND MARSHAL FOR DU QUOIN STATE FAIR PARADE

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2022 CONTACT: Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283 MEMBERS OF HAYES FAMILY TO SERVE AS GRAND MARSHAL FOR DU QUOIN STATE FAIR PARADESPRINGFIELD, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair along with Governor JB Pritzker announced today that members of the Hayes famil…
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August 23, 2022 at 9:07 PM

Tickborne Heartland Virus is Reported in Jackson County in Southern Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2022 CONTACT: Mike Claffey 312-814-4669                   [email protected] Tickborne Heartland Virus is Reported in Jackson County in Southern IllinoisSPRINGFIELD – An older person who resides in a rural area of Jackson County recen…
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August 23, 2022 at 7:15 PM

Illinois EPA Awards Third Round of Grants for Energy Efficiency Upgrades at Public Wastewater Treatment Plants

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2022   Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Awards Third Round of Grants for Energy Efficiency Upgrades at Public Wastewater Treatment PlantsProgram to Fund Upgrades and Changes for Energy and Cost Savin…
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August 23, 2022 at 6:47 PM

IDOI Reminds Health Insurers to Protect Women’s Access to Coverage for Reproductive Health Care Services, including Abortion and Contraceptives

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2022 MEDIA [email protected] Reminds Health Insurers to Protect Women’s Access to Coverage for Reproductive Health Care Services, including Abortion and Contraceptives Chicago – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) i…
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August 22, 2022 at 5:06 PM

Task force announces State Water Plan public meetings

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, Aug. 22, [email protected] force announces State Water Plan public meetingsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host three public meetings to discuss the state’s ongoing efforts to updat…
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August 22, 2022 at 2:56 PM

Illinois EPA Announces Temporary Suspension of Household Hazardous Waste Collections Statewide Due to Fire at Ohio Disposal Facility

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 22, 2022 Contact: Kim [email protected] EPA Announces Temporary Suspension of Household Hazardous Waste Collections Statewide Due to Fire at Ohio Disposal Facility Collections to Resume When Disposal Facility is Operati…
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August 22, 2022 at 1:47 PM

Application period open for Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grants for park projects

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, Aug. 22, 2022Contacts:[email protected] period open for Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grants for park projects Distressed communities may qualify for 100% assistance with project costsSPRINGFIELD – A long-standi…
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August 19, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Sixteen Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Authorities

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 19, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Sixteen Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and AuthoritiesBuilding on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appo…
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August 19, 2022 at 8:10 PM

White Reminds Motorists to Help Keep Illinois Roads Safe and Clean this Summer and Fall

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:August 19, 2022 For More Information Contact:Henry Haupt: [email protected] Reminds Motorists to Help Keep Illinois Roads Safe and Clean this Summer and FallIllinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding motorists to drive safely and…
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August 19, 2022 at 6:05 PM

Public Health Officials Announce 25,084 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 19, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] Health Officials Announce 25,084 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past WeekCDC Reports 81 Illinois Counties at High or Medium Community Level; Public Health Officials Urge Illinoisans to…
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August 19, 2022 at 5:34 PM

NEW STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM LAUNCHES FOR COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 19, 2022 Contact:  Lynne Baker, ISAC                  847.831.8024                  [email protected]                 Marisa Kollias, IDHS                  312.590.7349                  [email protected] NEW STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT …
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August 19, 2022 at 3:47 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces All First Round Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Have Been Issued

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 19, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Administration Announces All First Round Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Have Been Issued185 total licenses issued to 100% social equity applicants in historic expansi…
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August 18, 2022 at 9:08 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces $15 Million to Expand Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2022 DCEO Contact: [email protected] Gov. Pritzker Announces $15 Million to Expand Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program Following a successful inaugural program launch, Illinois Works opens a second round application to expand geogr…
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August 18, 2022 at 5:42 PM

Statewide Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop, Payroll Jobs Up in July

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: August 18, 2022 CONTACT:Rebecca Cisco | [email protected] Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop, Payroll Jobs Up in JulySPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell …
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August 18, 2022 at 3:14 PM

Gov. Pritzker and Illinois State Board of Education Announce $54 Million Increase in Early Childhood Education Funding

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 18, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker and Illinois State Board of Education Announce $54 Million Increase in Early Childhood Education Funding 4,500 additional students will receive services made possible by a 10% blo…
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August 17, 2022 at 9:51 PM

Back-to-School Is Time to Review Emergency Preparedness Plans

Illinois e-News ReleaseAugust 17, 2022Public Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Is Time to Review Emergency Preparedness PlansSPRINGFIELD – As millions of children and college students go back to school this month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agenc…
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August 17, 2022 at 7:12 PM

IDOC to Host Virtual and In-Person Employment Workshop in Galesburg

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                        CONTACT:August 17, 2022                                                             Naomi Puzzello, [email protected] to Host Virtual and In-Person Employment Workshop in Galesburg(GALESBURG) – The Illi…
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August 17, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Eligible Back-to-School Expenses Could Yield Tax Benefits for Parents and Educators

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 17, 2022 Media Contact: Maura KownackiPhone: 312-814-1777E-mail: [email protected] Back-to-School Expenses Could Yield Tax Benefits for Parents and EducatorsChicago - With the new school year growing closer, the Illinois Departme…
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August 17, 2022 at 1:30 AM

SALE OF CHAMPIONS INVESTS IN TOMORROW’S AGRICULTURAL LEADERS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 16, 2022 Contact:Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283SALE OF CHAMPIONS INVESTS IN TOMORROW’S AGRICULTURAL LEADERSFirst Lady Outbids Governor to Take Home Champion SteerSPRINGFIELD, IL – Being in the Governor's Sale of Champions is something all livestock …
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August 16, 2022 at 8:56 PM

Lt. Governor Stratton’s Statement on Signing of Inflation Reduction Act

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, August 16th, 2022CONTACT: [email protected] Lt. Governor Stratton’s Statement on Signing of Inflation Reduction ActSpringfield — Today, a clear path to uplift millions of Americans was realized as President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Re…
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August 16, 2022 at 3:04 PM

DON’T MISS THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TENT AT THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 15, 2022 Contact: Krista Lisser (217) 558-1546 DON’T MISS THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TENT AT THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIRSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) Tent will be a destination for fairgoers during the 2022…
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August 16, 2022 at 2:55 PM

Governor Pritzker, LG Chem, and ADM Announce New Joint Ventures to be Located in Decatur

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 16, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker, LG Chem, and ADM Announce New Joint Ventures to be Located in DecaturPending regulatory approval, the joint ventures will manufacture ingredients for a variety of plant-based …
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August 15, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces New Southwestern Illinois Justice & Workforce Development Campus

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 15, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Announces New Southwestern Illinois Justice & Workforce Development CampusBelleville—Governor Pritzker joined local legislators and stakeholders today to announce a new law …
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August 15, 2022 at 7:24 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces an Invitation for Bid Issued for Historic Chicago Damen Silos Location

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 15, 2022 CONTACT: Cathy Kwiatkowski, CMS [email protected] Governor Pritzker Announces an Invitation for Bid Issued for Historic Chicago Damen Silos LocationSale expected to be Economic Generator for Chicago CommunitiesCHICAGO - Governo…
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August 15, 2022 at 7:10 PM

Tech Prairie STEAM Expo to exhibit Illinois innovators

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 15, 2022FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jennifer Jennings, Communications [email protected] Prairie STEAM Expo to exhibit Illinois innovators Illinois State Fair attraction opens Aug. 17 in Orr Building SPRINGFIELD – The second ann…
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August 15, 2022 at 6:47 PM

Gov. Pritzker Awards $106 Million in Grants through Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets Capital Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 15, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Awards $106 Million in Grants through Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets Capital ProgramGrants for 50 communities across Illinois represents the largest-ever Rebuild Illino…
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August 15, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly to Expand Choices in Care for Illinois Seniors

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 15, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly to Expand Choices in Care for Illinois SeniorsServices for qualifying adults 55+ include holistic care planning, long term su…
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August 13, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Big Cars Return to Illinois State Fair for 89th Time

Illinois e-News ReleaseBy Jay HardinTrack Enterprises217-764-3200Big Cars Return to Illinois State Fair for 89th TimeAugust 13, 2022 (Springfield, IL)-Auto Racing is the traditional day time entertainment of the last weekend of the Illinois State Fair, starting with the 89th scheduled appearance of …
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August 12, 2022 at 10:08 PM

State of Illinois Adopts New CDC COVID-19 Guidelines For K-12 Schools and Early Education

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 12, 2022CONTACT:[email protected] of Illinois Adopts New CDC COVID-19 Guidelines For K-12 Schools and Early EducationWith Widespread Vaccine Availability and Effective Treatments, New Guidance Eases Requirements For Exposure Quaranti…
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August 12, 2022 at 6:36 PM

Public Health Officials Announce 26,462 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 12, 2022CONTACT:[email protected] Health Officials Announce 26,462 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past WeekCDC Reports 90 Illinois Counties at High or Medium Community Level; Public Health Officials Urge Illinoisans to Ge…
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August 12, 2022 at 6:10 PM

FIREARMS COMMISSION MEETS FOR THIRD TIME TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FIREARM RESTRAINING ORDERS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2022 CONTACT: ISP Public Information [email protected] FIREARMS COMMISSION MEETS FOR THIRD TIME TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FIREARM RESTRAINING ORDERS SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) today conven…
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August 12, 2022 at 4:18 PM

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

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 12, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Administration Issues Third Wave of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary LicensesPritzker Administration Issues Third Wave of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary LicensesCHICA…
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August 12, 2022 at 2:52 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces $34.6 Billion Investment in Transportation Over Six Years

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 12, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces $34.6 Billion Investment in Transportation Over Six YearsNew program creates economic opportunity and jobs, promotes quality of life, and improves safety on transportation…
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August 12, 2022 at 2:04 PM

County Fairs and Horse Racing Day Highlights Illinois Horses and Giveaways at State Fair Harness Races

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 12, 2022 Contact:Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283County Fairs and Horse Racing Day Highlights Illinois Horses and Giveaways at State Fair Harness RacesAll Races Will Feature Illinois HorsesSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair Grandstand hosted har…
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August 11, 2022 at 7:56 PM

Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation to Assist in Recovery Efforts Following Interco Fire

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 11, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation to Assist in Recovery Efforts Following Interco FireCHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for Madison and St. Clair counties t…
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August 11, 2022 at 7:13 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces Funding Opportunity to Improve Housing Accessibility and Stability for Vulnerable Households

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Aug. 11, 2022 Contact: Andrew [email protected] Pritzker Administration Announces Funding Opportunity to Improve Housing Accessibility and Stability for Vulnerable HouseholdsPritzker Administration Announces Funding Opportunity to Improve Housing Acces…
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August 11, 2022 at 6:47 PM

Illinois EPA State Fair Exhibit Promotes Water Quality Education and Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 11, 2022 Contact: Kim [email protected] EPA State Fair Exhibit Promotes Water Quality Education and Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water ActSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director …
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August 11, 2022 at 3:51 PM

Visit IDOI at the 2022 Illinois State Fair for Consumer Tips on Insurance

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2022MEDIA [email protected] IDOI at the 2022 Illinois State Fair for Consumer Tips on Insurance and share what insurance means to you to get a gift bagChicago – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) table is in the L…
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August 11, 2022 at 3:29 PM

Free COVID-19 Vaccinations and Testing, Oral Health Exams for Kids & Other Healthcare Services Available at State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 11, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] COVID-19 Vaccinations and Testing, Oral Health Exams for Kids & Other Healthcare Services Available at State Fair Free COVID-19 Vaccinations and Testing, Oral Health Exams for Kids & Other H…
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August 11, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Sandburg Songbag Concert Series presents musician David G. Smith on Aug. 14

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Aug. 11, [email protected] Songbag Concert Series presents musician David G. Smith on Aug. 14GALESBURG – The Carl Sandburg Songbag Concert Series welcomes back David G. Smith on Sunday, Aug. 14 at Carl Sandburg St…
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August 11, 2022 at 2:27 PM

2022 Conservation Achievement Scholarship recipients announced by Illinois Conservation Foundation

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Aug. 11, 2022ContactSteve Ettinger: [email protected] Conservation Achievement Scholarship recipients announced by Illinois Conservation FoundationSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) has announced the recipients of…
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August 11, 2022 at 2:06 PM

‘Grow With Us’ at Conservation World at the 2022 Illinois State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Aug. 11, [email protected]‘Grow With Us’ at Conservation World at the 2022 Illinois State FairIDNR’s popular Conservation World open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Aug. 12-21SPRINGFIELD – From 3D archery and butterfly tagging to …
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August 10, 2022 at 8:08 PM

2022 BUTTER COW UNVEILED

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 10, 2022 Contact:Krista Lisser (217) 558-1546 2022 BUTTER COW UNVEILEDSPRINGFIELD, IL –Illinois State Fair officials unveiled the treasured Butter Cow today in the Dairy Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Using the theme “Grow with Us,” sc…
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August 10, 2022 at 7:34 PM

IDPH Offering a Back-to-School Shipment of 1 Million Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests for Illinois K-12 Public Schools

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 10, 2022CONTACT:[email protected] Offering a Back-to-School Shipment of 1 Million Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests for Illinois K-12 Public SchoolsCHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today it is providing a on…