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October 13, 2022 at 4:14 PM

Drawings for trapping permits at Grafton-area sites to take place Nov. 2

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Oct. 13, [email protected] for trapping permits at Grafton-area sites to take place Nov. 2GRAFTON – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host a public lottery drawing on Wednesday, Nov. 2, for the a…
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October 13, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Home stretch to vote for I-74 bridge as nation’s best

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 13, 2022 CONTACT: Paul Wappel 217.685.0082 Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919Home stretch to vote for I-74 bridge as nation’s bestTop prize will help support local youth STEM activitiesQUAD CITIES – Only two weeks are left to vote for the new Interstate 7…
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October 12, 2022 at 8:44 PM

Secretary Osman, IDOT join in pledge to boost opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 12, 2022 CONTACT: Paul Wappel 217.782.3030Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Secretary Osman, IDOT join in pledge to boost opportunities for minority- and women-owned businessesSPRINGFIELD – At an event hosted by the Equity in Infrastructure Project, the …
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October 12, 2022 at 7:19 PM

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) accepts national award at NASCIO annual conference

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 12, 2022 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jennifer Jennings, Communications [email protected] Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) accepts national award at NASCIO annual conferenceThe National Association of State Chi…
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October 12, 2022 at 3:29 PM

Fort Massac Encampment returns to Metropolis Oct. 15-16

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, Oct. 12, [email protected] Massac Encampment returns to Metropolis Oct. 15-16METROPOLIS – The popular Fort Massac Encampment, which draws thousands of visitors to southern Illinois every year, will return to Fort Mass…
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October 12, 2022 at 2:47 PM

Illinois Department of Corrections Announces Opening of Freedom Libraries in Partnership with Freedom Reads

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                CONTACT:October 12, 2022                                                                   Naomi Puzzello, [email protected]                                                                          …
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October 12, 2022 at 2:21 PM

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs announces Veterans' Grant recipients

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                  CONTACT:                                                                                                  Maureen S. HartiganOctober 12, 2022                                                                 …
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October 12, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Department on Aging to Assist Older Adults During Medicare Open Enrollment Period

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                   CONTACT: Oct. 12, 2022                                                                                            Iris Schweier                                                              …
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October 11, 2022 at 7:06 PM

ICED names DoIT as Outstanding State Agency of the Year

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                        FOR MORE INFORMATION: Oct. 11, 2022                                                                                   Jennifer Jennings                                                                …
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October 11, 2022 at 2:06 PM

Don’t Wait! Plan and Practice your Escape Today

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release                                                                           Contact: JC FultzDate: October 11, 2022                                                                            217-685-2041                                                      …
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October 7, 2022 at 6:03 PM

IDPH Holds Vaccination Event in East St. Louis to Promote COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shots

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 7, 2022CONTACT:[email protected] Holds Vaccination Event in East St. Louis to Promote COVID-19 Booster and Flu ShotsDirector of IDPH gets Both Shots at East Side Health District; Illinois reports 11,447 New Cases of COVID-19 in Past …
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October 7, 2022 at 4:40 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces $119 Million Investment in Western Illinois University

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 7, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces $119 Million Investment in Western Illinois UniversityFunding supports the construction of new Center for Performing ArtsMACOMB – Governor JB Pritzker today joined state a…
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October 7, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Pritzker administration announces latest round of Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives, providing over $70 million to increase access and equity in healthcare statewide

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCT. 7, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] administration announces latest round of Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives, providing over $70 million to increase access and equity in healthcare statewideSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department …
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October 6, 2022 at 8:38 PM

OCTOBER IS CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS MONTH

Illinois e-News ReleaseOctober 6, 2022Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] IS CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS MONTHCyber criminals want to “trick to click”SPRINGFIELD – Every day, more companies, organizations, and individuals fall vict…
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October 6, 2022 at 6:48 PM

Gov. Pritzker announces milestone for Rebuild Illinois capital plan; Local governments receive $250 million for transportation needs

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 6, 2022 CONTACT:Paul Wappel 217.685.0082 Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Gov. Pritzker announces milestone for Rebuild Illinois capital plan; Local governments receive $250 million for transportation needsHistoric capital program commitment reaches $1.…
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October 6, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release October 6, 2022 Contact: Deborah Lopez312-937-0050Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15Illinois DCFS distributes smoke alarms to 897 Illinois families this year, reminds the public to practice a home fire escape plan (CHICAGO) Fire Prevention WeekTM is Oct…
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October 5, 2022 at 8:39 PM

IDOI Urges Finalization of Federal Rulemaking to Help Guarantee Protections from Gender-Related and Sexual Orientation Discrimination Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2022 MEDIA [email protected] Urges Finalization of Federal Rulemaking to Help Guarantee Protections from Gender-Related and Sexual Orientation Discrimination Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)Chicago – Today, the Illinois …
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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…