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October 5, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Illinois Department of Corrections Announces Comprehensive College Education in Prison Policy

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           CONTACT:October 5, 2022                                                                Naomi Puzzello, [email protected] Department of Corrections Announces Comprehensive College Education in Pri…

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October 5, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Lenox Tower improvements completed in Metro East

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 5, 2022 CONTACT: Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Guy Tridgell 312.343.1731 Lenox Tower improvements completed in Metro EastProject modernizes, streamlines rail operations, enhancing safety and efficiencyCOLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportati…

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October 5, 2022 at 2:18 PM

Author and Vandalia native Paul Stroble to speak at Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site on Oct. 8

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, Oct. 5, [email protected] and Vandalia native Paul Stroble to speak at Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site on Oct. 8VANDALIA – A Vandalia native who has published 24 books, including some about his hometown, will appear…

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October 4, 2022 at 8:04 PM

City of Chicago Disaster Declaration for building explosion and structural collapse

Illinois e-News ReleaseOctober 4, 2022Public Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] of Chicago Disaster Declaration for building explosion and structural collapseChicago – Today the Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (S…

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October 4, 2022 at 4:27 PM

Illinois achieves overall grade of A- in 2022 Digital States Survey

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 4, 2022FOR MORE INFORMATION:Jennifer JenningsIllinois achieves overall grade of A- in 2022 Digital States SurveyIllinois awarded second place in Data Driven Government category SPRINGFIELD – The Center for Digital Government announced the results of…

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October 4, 2022 at 2:25 PM

Department of Juvenile Justice youth art to be featured at Weinberg/Newton Gallery

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 4, 2022CONTACT: Dominique [email protected] of Juvenile Justice youth art to be featured at Weinberg/Newton GalleryChicago, IL- Artwork created by youth at Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) facilities will b…

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October 3, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Eleven Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 3, 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…

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October 3, 2022 at 7:12 PM

OCTOBER IS COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING MONTH IN ILLINOIS; ISAC OFFERS STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS FREE RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE WITH COLLEGE AND FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2022 Contact: Lynne Baker 847.831.8024 [email protected] OCTOBER IS COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING MONTH IN ILLINOIS; ISAC OFFERS STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS FREE RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE WITH COLLEGE AND FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS Changes for 2023…

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October 3, 2022 at 6:03 PM

Illinois Department of Agriculture Issues Operational Permits to First Social Equity Craft Grower, Infuser Licensees

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                     CONTACT: October 3, 2022                                                                          Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283Illinois Department of Agriculture Issues Operational Permits to First Social…

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October 3, 2022 at 5:10 PM

Gov. Pritzker proclaims Oct. 12 as Walk to School Day

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 3, 2022 CONTACT:Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919Gov. Pritzker proclaims Oct. 12 as Walk to School DaySPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that Illinois schools will join others throughout the wo…

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October 3, 2022 at 4:45 PM

Illinois Department on Aging to Honor Long-term Care Residents During Residents’ Rights Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 3, 2022 CONTACT: Kelly [email protected] Illinois Department on Aging to Honor Long-term Care Residents During Residents’ Rights MonthSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Joining advocates, residents of nursing homes and other long-term …

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September 30, 2022 at 9:04 PM

Governor Pritzker Instructs Revenue Department to Temporarily Suspend Fuel Tax for Commercial Vehicles Assisting with Hurricane Relief Efforts in Florida

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseSeptember 30, 2022 Media Contact: Maura Kownacki Phone: 312-814-1777Governor Pritzker Instructs Revenue Department to Temporarily Suspend Fuel Tax for Commercial Vehicles Assisting with Hurricane Relief Efforts in FloridaCHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker has…

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September 30, 2022 at 6:25 PM

IDPH Reports 493,000 Doses of New Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines Administered in Less than One Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] IDPH Reports 493,000 Doses of New Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines Administered in Less than One Month Public Health Officials Announce 10,945 New Cases of COVID-19 in Past Week CHICAGO – The Illinois Dep…

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September 30, 2022 at 5:07 PM

Pritzker Administration Invests $6 Million in Meat & Poultry Supply Chain Capital Grant Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 30, 2022DCEO Contact:[email protected] Administration Invests $6 Million in Meat & Poultry Supply Chain Capital Grant ProgramNew grant program supports independently owned meat and poultry companies in support of job retention &…

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September 30, 2022 at 4:17 PM

Local planning efforts awarded $10 million in IDOT grants

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Sept. 30, 2022 CONTACT: Paul Wappel 217.685.0082 Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Local planning efforts awarded $10 million in IDOT grantsFunding for statewide projects that advance long-range transportation goalsSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illin…

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September 30, 2022 at 3:31 PM

DoIT Recognizes Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 30, 2022 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jennifer Jennings, Communications [email protected] Recognizes Cybersecurity Awareness MonthSPRINGFIELD – October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Innovation &…

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September 30, 2022 at 3:03 PM

MEDIA ADVISORY

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2022 CONTACT:Krista Lisser: 217-558-1546MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT:    Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is holding a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Illinois’ first cannabis craft grow. IDOA Director Jerry Costello, as well as St…

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September 30, 2022 at 2:05 PM

OSFM and IDOL Stress Safety First at Haunted Attractions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2022 Contact: IDOL: Jason Keller 217-782-1706 [email protected] OSFM: JC Fultz [email protected] OSFM and IDOL Stress Safety First at Haunted AttractionsSafety features must be in place at haunted houses to prevent t…

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September 30, 2022 at 12:04 AM

Old State Capitol in Springfield listed to National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network of Freedom

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Sept. 29, [email protected] State Capitol in Springfield listed to National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network of FreedomSPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ Old State Capitol in Springfield has been accepted to th…

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September 29, 2022 at 8:39 PM

Gov. Pritzker Appoints Nora Daley to Serve as Chair of the Illinois Arts Council

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 29, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Appoints Nora Daley to Serve as Chair of the Illinois Arts Council CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker announced Nora Daley as the new Chair of the Illinois Arts Council. She replac…

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September 29, 2022 at 8:04 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Approval of Vehicle Infrastructure Plan

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 29, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Approval of Vehicle Infrastructure Plan Charging stations to facilitate goal of 1 million electric vehicles on roads by 2030 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Tran…

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September 29, 2022 at 6:19 PM

IDPH and University of Illinois Spinoff Launch Wastewater Testing for COVID-19 at Schools

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] IDPH and University of Illinois Spinoff Launch Wastewater Testing for COVID-19 at SchoolsPartnership with U of I’s Discovery Partners Institute builds on IDPH statewide wastewater monitoring program;…

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September 29, 2022 at 5:50 PM

State of Illinois and Heartland Community College Break Ground on State-of-the-Art Electric Vehicle Energy Storage (EVES) Facility

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 29, 2022DCEO Contact:[email protected] of Illinois and Heartland Community College Break Ground on State-of-the-Art Electric Vehicle Energy Storage (EVES) FacilityNORMAL - The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (D…

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September 29, 2022 at 4:15 PM

Website launched to keep public informed on I-80

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 29, 2022 CONTACT:Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Guy Tridgell 312.343.1731Website launched to keep public informed on I-80 New information hub for Rebuild Illinois cornerstone project at I80will.orgJOLIET – The Illinois Department of Transportation ha…

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September 28, 2022 at 7:41 PM

Illinois EPA Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for Public Light-Duty Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2022   Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for Public Light-Duty Electric Vehicle Charging InfrastructureMore Than $12.6 Million Allocated from Volkswagen Sett…

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September 27, 2022 at 9:28 PM

IDOT receives award for exemplary procurement practices

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                          CONTACT: Sept. 27, 2022                                                                                   Paul Wappel         217.685.0082                                                           …

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September 27, 2022 at 7:53 PM

IDOI Helps Illinois Life Insurance Consumers Collect More than $7.9 Million

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2022 MEDIA [email protected] Helps Illinois Life Insurance Consumers Collect More than $7.9 MillionSeptember is Life Insurance Awareness MonthChicago – If you believe that you’re the beneficiary of a deceased relative’s …

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September 27, 2022 at 7:27 PM

State of Illinois Earns Platinum Level 2022 Aetna Workplace Well-being Award

Illinois e-News ReleaseSeptember 27, 2022 CONTACT: Cathy Kwiatkowski, CMS [email protected] State of Illinois Earns Platinum Level 2022 Aetna Workplace Well-being AwardAward recognizes the State’s ongoing commitment to providing workplace wellness resources, programs, and support for em…

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September 27, 2022 at 7:06 PM

Airport of the Year awards announced by IDOT

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 27, 2022 CONTACT: Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919Airport of the Year awards announced by IDOTHonors highlight commitment to safety, customer satisfactionSPRINGFIELD – Reflecting the importance and vitality of the state’s aviati…

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September 27, 2022 at 2:16 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces Significant Payment Toward Unemployment Insurance Loan

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 27, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Announces Significant Payment Toward Unemployment Insurance LoanContribution Set to Reduce Remaining Balance by 25%CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department…

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September 26, 2022 at 6:32 PM

IDOT holds open houses for seasonal employment

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 26, 2022 CONTACT: Paul Wappel   217.685.0082 Maria Castaneda   312.447.1919IDOT holds open houses for seasonal employmentSnow-and-ice removal positions available across IllinoisSPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced…

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September 26, 2022 at 3:36 PM

DoIT Releases Sheltered Market Solicitations for Technology Services

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 26, 2022FOR MORE INFORMATION:DoIT [email protected] Releases Sheltered Market Solicitations for Technology ServicesTechnology Operations Professional Services (TOPS) Program to Advance State’s IT Modernization and P…

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September 26, 2022 at 3:05 PM

PRITZKER ADMINSTRATION SECURES $13.3 MILLION IN NEW FUNDING TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION PLANNING

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 26, 2022 CONTACT: Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283PRITZKER ADMINSTRATION SECURES $13.3 MILLION IN NEW FUNDING TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION PLANNING SPRINGFIELD, IL- The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced today the approval of the USDA Nat…

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September 23, 2022 at 6:56 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces Commitment of $2.6 Billion in Soybean and Corn Purchases by Taiwanese Government

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 23, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Announces Commitment of $2.6 Billion in Soybean and Corn Purchases by Taiwanese GovernmentThe agreement is the second multi-billion-dollar agricultural deal since 2019Chicago…

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September 23, 2022 at 6:28 PM

Governor Pritzker Proclaims Sept. 23 – Oct. 2 Illinois Electric Vehicle Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 23, 2022DCEO Contact:[email protected] Pritzker Proclaims Sept. 23 – Oct. 2 Illinois Electric Vehicle WeekIn recognition of Illinois EV Week, state launches EV.Illinois.gov – a one-stop-shop highlighting Illinois’ growing EV economy…

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September 23, 2022 at 6:11 PM

IDPH Reports More than 135,000 Doses of New Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines Administered in Last Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] Reports More than 135,000 Doses of New Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines Administered in Last Week Public Health Officials Announce 17,373 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week; More than…

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September 23, 2022 at 5:49 PM

Gov. Pritzker, Stakeholders, Unveil Design for Discovery Partners Institute at The 78

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 23, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker, Stakeholders, Unveil Design for Discovery Partners Institute at The 78 Renderings available for download here; Leaders also announce apprenticeship partnership with Interapt and…

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September 23, 2022 at 4:19 PM

Jesse White Highlights Successful Electronic Automobile Insurance Verification Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: September 23, 2022 For More Information Contact:Henry Haupt: [email protected] White Highlights Successful Electronic Automobile Insurance Verification ProgramProgram has led to a dramatic reduction of uninsured motoristsIllinois Secretar…

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September 23, 2022 at 2:04 PM

Illinois Department on Aging to Retirees: Action Required to Claim Property Tax Rebate

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 23, 2022 CONTACT: Iris [email protected] Department on Aging to Retirees: Action Required to Claim Property Tax RebateSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging older adults and re…

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September 22, 2022 at 8:15 PM

Seat Check Saturday: Nationwide event for parents, caregivers to get expert help on seat and safety restraints

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 22, 2022 CONTACT: Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Seat Check Saturday: Nationwide event for parents, caregivers to get expert help on seat and safety restraintsSPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced t…

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September 22, 2022 at 6:08 PM

Illinois Awarded $6.8 Million Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE:September 22, 2022 CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco | [email protected] Illinois Awarded $6.8 Million Grant from the U.S. Department of LaborFunds Aimed September 22, 2022Promote Equitable Access to the Unemployment Insurance SystemSPRINGFIELD – The Illi…

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September 22, 2022 at 1:05 PM

Statement from Gov. Pritzker

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 22, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] from Gov. PritzkerCHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement in response to misconduct allegations against two legislators.“Integrity is essential to public serv…

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September 21, 2022 at 3:04 PM

Illinois Department of Labor Recognizes Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2022 Contact: Paul Cicchini [email protected] Illinois Department of Labor Recognizes Black Women’s Equal Pay DayWage transparency and pay equity are themes of IDOL’s recent enforcement efforts SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois…

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September 20, 2022 at 2:38 PM

Deadline to apply for local quality-of-life projects Sept. 30

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 20, 2022 CONTACT:Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Deadline to apply for local quality-of-life projects Sept. 30 Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program largest ever due to Rebuild IllinoisSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Departmen…

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September 20, 2022 at 2:07 PM

Illinois Department on Aging Promotes Senior Community Service Employment Program During National Employ Older Workers Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 20, 2022 CONTACT: Iris [email protected] Department on Aging Promotes Senior Community Service Employment Program During National Employ Older Workers WeekSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Recognizing the vital role of older a…

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September 19, 2022 at 9:53 PM

Governor Pritzker Issues Statement of Support for Puerto Rico/El Gobernador Pritzker Emite Declaración de Apoyo a Puerto Rico

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 19, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Issues Statement of Support for Puerto Rico/El Gobernador Pritzker Emite Declaración de Apoyo a Puerto RicoGovernor JB Pritzker issued the following statement regarding the d…

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September 19, 2022 at 7:36 PM

Gov. Pritzker appoints Dr. Steven Isoye to serve as Chair of the Illinois State Board of Education

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 19, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker appoints Dr. Steven Isoye to serve as Chair of the Illinois State Board of EducationAppointment comes following a decorated career of service in the classroom and in administrati…

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September 19, 2022 at 7:31 PM

2022 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ATTENDANCE SETS ALL-TIME RECORD

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: September 19, 2022 Contact:Krista Lisser (217) 558-15462022 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ATTENDANCE SETS ALL-TIME RECORD Highest Grandstand Revenue of All-TimeSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair has released estimated attendance totals for 2022. Over 636,70…

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September 19, 2022 at 4:15 PM

Gov. JB Pritzker Proclaims September 19-25, 2022 Rail Safety Week in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2022ICC CONTACTVictoria CrawfordOffice: (217) [email protected]. JB Pritzker Proclaims September 19-25, 2022 Rail Safety Week in IllinoisChicago, IL – Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed September 19-25, 2022, as Rail…

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September 19, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Illinois Department on Aging Marks Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 19, 2022 CONTACT: Iris [email protected] Department on Aging Marks Falls Prevention Awareness WeekSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Partnering with the National Council on Aging, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is empo…

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