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September 1, 2022 at 8:42 PM

Lanes reopening where possible for Labor Day travel

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                              CONTACT: Sept. 1, 2022                                                                         Paul Wappel        217.685.0082                                                                                   …

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September 1, 2022 at 7:05 PM

Secretary of State Offices to Close for Labor Day

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: September 1, 2022 For More Information Contact:Beth Kaufman: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] of State Offices to Close for Labor DayIllinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices an…

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September 1, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Temporary help needed for snow-and-ice removal

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 1, 2022 CONTACT: Paul Wappel 217.685.0082 Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Temporary help needed for snow-and-ice removalIDOT seeking qualified individuals to help keep public safe this winterSPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation is s…

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September 1, 2022 at 1:03 PM

Gov. Pritzker Welcomes Immigrants Travelling From Texas to Chicago

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 31, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Welcomes Immigrants Travelling From Texas to ChicagoChicago—Governor Pritzker issued the following statement in regards to news of buses of recent asylum seekers and migrants arri…

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August 31, 2022 at 6:53 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces $300 Million in Funding for Energy Bill Assistance

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 31, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces $300 Million in Funding for Energy Bill AssistanceFamilies can apply for energy bill support beginning September 1, 2022 SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illi…

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August 31, 2022 at 6:33 PM

Avoid ending your summer with a DUI

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 31, 2022 CONTACT: Paul Wappel (IDOT) 217.685.0082 Maria Castaneda (IDOT) 312.447.1919Melaney Arnold (ISP) 217.524.2500Avoid ending your summer with a DUI IDOT, Illinois State Police remind motorists: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over SPRINGFIELD– Headi…

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August 31, 2022 at 4:30 PM

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING STILL AVAILABLE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE WORKERS FOR THE 2022-23 ACADEMIC YEAR

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2022 Contact: Lynne Baker 847.831.8024                 [email protected] FUNDING STILL AVAILABLE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE WORKERS FOR THE 2022-23 ACADEMIC YEAREarly Childhood Education and Childcare Workers …

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August 31, 2022 at 3:27 PM

NASCIO selects Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) as national awards finalist

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 31, 2022FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jennifer Jennings, Communications Director [email protected] selects Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) as national awards finalist The National Association of State Chief Info…

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August 31, 2022 at 3:06 PM

Pritzker Administration Launches State-Wide Employment and Retention Strategy

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 31, 2022 CONTACT: Cathy Kwiatkowski, CMS [email protected] Pritzker Administration Launches State-Wide Employment and Retention StrategyInitiatives will Combat Critical Staffing ShortagesGovernor Pritzker today announced new measures as…

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August 30, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Illinois Department of Public Health Achieves Reaccreditation from National Public Health Body

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2022 CONTACT:Mike Claffey: [email protected] Illinois Department of Public Health Achieves Reaccreditation from National Public Health BodyEndorsement of Public Health Accreditation Board Indicates IDPH Meets the Gold Sta…

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August 30, 2022 at 9:34 PM

IDPH Reports First Human Case and First Death From West Nile Virus in Illinois of 2022

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2022 CONTACT:Mike Claffey: [email protected] Reports First Human Case and First Death From West Nile Virus in Illinois of 2022CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human cas…

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August 30, 2022 at 6:18 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces up to $100 Million in Grants to Advance Anti-Violence Funding in Greater Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 30, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Announces up to $100 Million in Grants to Advance Anti-Violence Funding in Greater IllinoisChicago — Today Governor JB Pritzker announced opportunities for organizations to app…

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August 30, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Proactive Steps Taken to Increase Gas Supply After BP Oil Refinery Fire

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, August 30, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Proactive Steps Taken to Increase Gas Supply After BP Oil Refinery FireIllinois and neighboring states granted emergency federal fuel waiver from EPA; Illinois corn farmer…

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August 29, 2022 at 7:40 PM

Illinois EPA Announces Second Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Funding Round and Reminds Residents of Upcoming Closure of First Funding Round

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2022Contact: Kim [email protected] EPA Announces Second Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Funding Round and Reminds Residents of Upcoming Closure of First Funding RoundProgram offers $4,000 rebate for purchase of an …

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August 26, 2022 at 8:21 PM

Illinois to address up to 20% of orphaned oil and gas wells in the state thanks to federal infrastructure funding

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, Aug. 26, [email protected] to address up to 20% of orphaned oil and gas wells in the state thanks to federal infrastructure fundingFederal support will help protect the environment while supporting rural jobsSPRINGFI…

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August 26, 2022 at 6:20 PM

Public Health Officials Announce 24,297 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] Health Officials Announce 24,297 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 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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