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November 16, 2022 at 8:25 PM

Illinois EPA Invites 5th & 6th Grade Student Writers and Artists to Compete in the 36th Annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2022 Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Invites 5th & 6th Grade Student Writers and Artists to Compete in the 36th Annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose ContestNew Contest for High School Students Added…

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November 16, 2022 at 6:57 PM

Illinois Office of Tourism Announces 30 Small Businesses Inducted into the Illinois Made Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2022 DCEO Contact: [email protected] Illinois Office of Tourism Announces 30 Small Businesses Inducted into the Illinois Made Program Most diverse class of Illinois Makers to date recognizes small businesses with the goal of encouragi…

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November 16, 2022 at 4:34 PM

Snow and ice mean it’s time for "Winter Weather – Get it Together"

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                      CONTACT: Nov. 16, 2022                                                                                                Maria Castaneda (IDOT)           312.447.1919                      …

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November 16, 2022 at 2:39 PM

Indiana man pleads guilty to illegally importing live catfish into Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, Nov. 15, [email protected] man pleads guilty to illegally importing live catfish into IllinoisSPRINGFIELD – An Indiana man has pleaded guilty to importing more than 2,600 pounds of live channel catfish into Illinois w…

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November 14, 2022 at 10:12 PM

New air traffic control tower supported by $6 million from Rebuild Illinois opens at Lewis University Airport

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                    CONTACT: Nov. 14, 2022                                                                              Maria Castaneda   312.447.1919                                                                         …

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November 14, 2022 at 9:56 PM

New, improved Weber Road and interchange opened, celebrated in Will County

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                         CONTACT: Nov. 14, 2022                                                                                   Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919                                                                 …

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November 14, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces More Than $1 Billion in Emergency Rental Assistance Disbursed to Renters and Landlords

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Nov. 14, 2022 Contact: Amy Lee [email protected] Administration Announces More Than $1 Billion in Emergency Rental Assistance Disbursed to Renters and LandlordsCHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today …

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November 14, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Governor Pritzker Releases Five-Year Forecast Showing Projected Long-term Budgetary Deficits Nearly Eliminated

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 14, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Releases Five-Year Forecast Showing Projected Long-term Budgetary Deficits Nearly EliminatedIllinois in best fiscal shape in decadesSPRINGFIELD -- The Governor’s Office of Man…

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November 14, 2022 at 4:41 PM

State of Illinois Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week Nov. 14-20

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2022 DCEO Contact: [email protected] State of Illinois Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week Nov. 14-20SPRINGFIELD – The State of Illinois today kicked off the eighth annual National Apprenticeship Week. To celebrate the occasion, Go…

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November 14, 2022 at 3:04 PM

Davis Junction Educator to Join Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 14, 2022 CONTACT: Iris [email protected] Junction Educator to Join Senior Illinoisan Hall of FameSTILLMAN VALLEY, Ill. – Following the review of a record-setting number of nominations for the Senior Illinoisan Hall o…

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November 10, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Correction - Secretary of State Offices to Close for Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: November 10, 2022 For More Information Contact:Beth Kaufman: [email protected] Johnson: [email protected] - Secretary of State Offices to Close for Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11Illinois Secretary of State Jesse Wh…

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November 10, 2022 at 9:25 PM

IDFPR Issues First Full, Social Equity Cannabis Dispensing Organization Licenses

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:November 10, 2022Contact: Paul [email protected] IDFPR Issues First Full, Social Equity Cannabis Dispensing Organization LicensesFirst Social Equity-Owned Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses IssuedCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financi…

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November 10, 2022 at 7:26 PM

IDPH Announces More than 1.5 Million Illinoisans Have Received Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:November 10, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] Announces More than 1.5 Million Illinoisans Have Received Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines Public Health Department Urges Illinoisans to Get Fully Vaccinated for Protection from COVID-19 & Flu Befor…

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November 10, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Pritzker Administration Makes $8.75 Million in Forgivable Loans Available for Social Equity Cannabis Licensees

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2022 DCEO Contact: [email protected] Administration Makes $8.75 Million in Forgivable Loans Available for Social Equity Cannabis LicenseesNew Direct Forgivable Loan Program fully financed by the State will provide immediate cap…

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November 10, 2022 at 4:06 PM

Secretary of State Offices to Close for Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:                                                                  For More Information Contact:November 10, 2022                                                                           Beth Kaufman: 312-814-8301                                          …

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November 7, 2022 at 6:03 PM

Illinois Reaches Six Consecutive Months of Record Low Unemployment Claims

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: November 7, 2022 CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco | [email protected] Illinois Reaches Six Consecutive Months of Record Low Unemployment ClaimsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today the state has recorded a n…

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November 7, 2022 at 4:03 PM

DoIT celebrates STEM/STEAM Day on Nov. 8

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                          FOR MORE INFORMATION: Nov. 7, 2022                                                                                      Jennifer Jennings                                                            …

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November 4, 2022 at 6:12 PM

IDPH Announces Distribution of 1 Million Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests for Vulnerable Illinoisans

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 4, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] Announces Distribution of 1 Million Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests for Vulnerable IllinoisansPublic Health Department Urges Illinoisans to Get Fully Vaccinated for Protection from COVID-19 & Flu Be…

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November 4, 2022 at 3:04 PM

West State Street project celebrated in Rockford

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 4, 2022 CONTACT: Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919West State Street project celebrated in RockfordMultiyear effort improves safety, community mobility, quality of life ROCKFORD – The Illinois Department of Transportation was joine…

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November 4, 2022 at 2:22 PM

Pritzker Administration Reopens Housing Assistance Program for Illinois Homeowners

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Nov. 4, 2022 Contact: Amy [email protected] Administration Reopens Housing Assistance Program for Illinois HomeownersHomeowners struggling to keep up with housing payments during the COVID-19 pandemic may now apply for up to $60,000 in assistance, …

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November 4, 2022 at 2:04 PM

Test, Inspect, and Replace Broken or Expired Smoke Alarms as you Change the Clock this Weekend

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: November 4th, 2022 Contact: JC Fultz [email protected], Inspect, and Replace Broken or Expired Smoke Alarms as you Change the Clock this Weekend 80% of pre-existing smoke alarms in homes that received new smoke alarms from the “B…

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November 3, 2022 at 8:26 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces New Investments in Child Care Focused on Supporting Providers and Working Families

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, November 3, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces New Investments in Child Care Focused on Supporting Providers and Working FamiliesCHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker, together with the Illinois Department of Human Service…

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November 3, 2022 at 8:03 PM

IEMA, ISFM, IDOL, and National Weather Service team up with Winter Weather Preparedness Tips

Illinois e-News ReleaseNovember 3, 2022Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected], ISFM, IDOL, and National Weather Service team up with Winter Weather Preparedness TipsSPRINGFIELD – Whether you’re at work, commuting, or at home, being re…

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November 3, 2022 at 2:31 PM

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS ANNOUNCES 10th ANNUAL SPRINGFIELD VETERANS DAY PARADE

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                       CONTACT: November 3, 2022                                                                                        Maureen S. Hartigan                                                     …

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November 2, 2022 at 6:55 PM

IDHS and DCEO Launch First-Ever Human Services Capital Grant Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:November 2, 2022Contacts: Patrick [email protected] [email protected] and DCEO Launch First-Ever Human Services Capital Grant ProgramSPRINGFIELD - IDHS and DCEO have partnered to launch a first-of-its-kind, $15 m…

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November 2, 2022 at 5:03 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces Selection of Buyer of the Historic Chicago Damen Silos Location

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 2, 2022 CONTACT: Cathy Kwiatkowski, CMS [email protected] Governor Pritzker Announces Selection of Buyer of the Historic Chicago Damen Silos LocationState receives high bid of $6.52M; Sale of surplus property will save operating expen…

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November 2, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Gov. Pritzker and Ferrero Break Ground on $214 Million Kinder Bueno Production Facility in Bloomington

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 2, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker and Ferrero Break Ground on $214 Million Kinder Bueno Production Facility in BloomingtonBloomington location will serve as the first-ever U.S. Kinder Bueno production facilityBL…

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November 1, 2022 at 7:58 PM

Illinois EPA Invests Over $70 Million in Wastewater and Drinking Water Projects in First Quarter of FY23

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2022 Contact:  Kim Biggs [email protected] 217-558-1536 Illinois EPA Invests Over $70 Million in Wastewater and Drinking Water Projects in First Quarter of FY23Over $11 Million in Principal Forgiveness Granted to Loan RecipientsSPR…

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November 1, 2022 at 6:53 PM

Department on Aging Recognizes National Family Caregivers Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 1, 2022 CONTACT: Iris [email protected] on Aging Recognizes National Family Caregivers MonthSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is raising awareness of support services available to unpai…

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November 1, 2022 at 6:16 PM

IDOI Announces ACA Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment and Releases Rates for the 2023 Plan Year

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2022 MEDIA [email protected] Announces ACA Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment and Releases Rates for the 2023 Plan Year Eleven health insurance companies are offering a total of 309 health plans in IllinoisChicag…

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November 1, 2022 at 6:08 PM

Illinois DCFS presents inaugural Family First Act Summit

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release November 1, 2022Contact: Deborah Lopez312-937-0050Illinois DCFS presents inaugural Family First Act SummitNational, state and local stakeholders convene to strengthen outcomes for children and families served by the child welfare systemCHAMPAIGN, IL – Tod…

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November 1, 2022 at 5:46 PM

Pritzker Administration Launches Effort to Strengthen Children’s Mental Health Care

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 1, 2022CONTACT:[email protected] Administration Launches Effort to Strengthen Children’s Mental Health CareIDPH, HFS and DHS Team up with UIC and American Academy of Pediatrics to Provide More Resources to Pediatricians and othe…

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November 1, 2022 at 4:39 PM

Pritzker Administration Opens Second Round of Electric Vehicle Rebate Program for Illinois Residents

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 1, 2022 Contact: Kim [email protected] Administration Opens Second Round of Electric Vehicle Rebate Program for Illinois ResidentsProgram offers $4,000 rebate for purchase of an electric passenger vehicle or $1,500 re…

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October 31, 2022 at 9:21 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Eight Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 31, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Eight Appointments to Boards and Commissions Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in hi…

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October 31, 2022 at 6:04 PM

Pritzker Administration Awards $8.6 Million for South Central Illinois (SCI) Training & Innovation Center

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 31, 2022DCEO Contact:[email protected] Administration Awards $8.6 Million for South Central Illinois (SCI) Training & Innovation CenterLITCHFIELD – Governor Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (D…

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October 28, 2022 at 7:07 PM

Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice hosts states working toward juvenile justice reform

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                        CONTACT:October 28, 2022                                                                           Dominique Newman                                                                                     …

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October 28, 2022 at 6:03 PM

IDPH Reports an Uptick in COVID-19 Cases

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 28, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] Reports an Uptick in COVID-19 CasesPublic Health Department Urges Illinoisans to Get Fully Vaccinated for Protection from COVID-19 & Flu Before the Holiday Season; Illinois Reports 13,642 New C…

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October 27, 2022 at 7:02 PM

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANNOUNCES TAX CREDIT FOR AGRITOURISM

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2022CONTACT: Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANNOUNCES TAX CREDIT FOR AGRITOURISMSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced today the Agritourism Liability Insurance Tax Credit prog…

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October 27, 2022 at 6:13 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Nearly $3 Million in Funding to Support Local Tourism Promotion Across the State

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2022 DCEO Contact: [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Nearly $3 Million in Funding to Support Local Tourism Promotion Across the State SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Oppor…

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October 27, 2022 at 3:13 PM

Crain’s Chicago Business Names Illinois Department of Revenue Director David Harris a 2022 Notable Military Veteran Executive

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseOctober 27, 2022 Media Contact: Maura KownackiPhone: 312-814-1777E-mail: [email protected]’s Chicago Business Names Illinois Department of Revenue Director David Harris a 2022 Notable Military Veteran ExecutiveCHICAGO – David Harris, directo…

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October 27, 2022 at 2:02 PM

This Halloween, treat yourself to a sober ride home

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 27, 2022 CONTACT: Paul Wappel (IDOT) 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda (IDOT) 312.447.1919 [email protected] 217.524.2500This Halloween, treat yourself to a sober ride homeIDOT teaming up with ISP, local police to deter monstrous driving SPR…

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October 26, 2022 at 8:53 PM

Illinois EPA to Host Medication Take Back Program Stakeholder Meeting

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2022 Contact:  Kim Biggs [email protected] 217-558-1536 Illinois EPA to Host Medication Take Back Program Stakeholder MeetingSPRINGFIELD – In advance of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, the Illinois EPA will host an in…

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October 26, 2022 at 6:03 PM

IDPH Offers Guidance for a Spooky but Safe Halloween

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 26, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] Offers Guidance for a Spooky but Safe Halloween Skip Trick-or-treating and Stay Home if You Are Sick; Avoid Crowded, Poorly Ventilated Spaces; Protect Yourself with Vaccines and BoostersSPRINGFIEL…

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October 25, 2022 at 5:37 PM

Illinois launches Safe Sleep Support program to address Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseOctober 25, 2022Contacts:Marisa Kollias [email protected] [email protected] Illinois launches Safe Sleep Support program to address Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths CHICAGO —The Pritzker administration announced today an…

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October 25, 2022 at 5:16 PM

Governor Pritzker and CREATE Program Partners Celebrate Groundbreaking for Forest Hill Flyover and 71st Street Grade Separation Projects

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 25, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker and CREATE Program Partners Celebrate Groundbreaking for Forest Hill Flyover and 71st Street Grade Separation ProjectsNew bridge will eliminate the most congested rail chokepo…

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October 25, 2022 at 4:53 PM

IDPH Offering $12 Million in Grants for Lead Abatement During Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 25, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] Offering $12 Million in Grants for Lead Abatement During Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention WeekFollowing Drop in Child Lead Testing During COVID-19 Pandemic, Governor Pritzker and Lt. Governor St…

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October 25, 2022 at 4:40 PM

Illinois launches Safe Sleep Support program to address Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseOctober 24, 2022Contacts:Marisa Kollias [email protected] [email protected] Illinois launches Safe Sleep Support program to address Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths CHICAGO —The Pritzker administration announced today an…

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October 25, 2022 at 4:01 PM

PRITZKER ADMINSTRATION SECURES $14.4 MILLION TO PROVIDE NEW MARKETS FOR UNDERSERVED FARMERS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2022 CONTACT: Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283PRITZKER ADMINSTRATION SECURES $14.4 MILLION TO PROVIDE NEW MARKETS FOR UNDERSERVED FARMERSLocally sourced produce, proteins and processed foods will be distributed to communities in needSPRINGFIELD, I…

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October 24, 2022 at 4:52 PM

Keep Halloween Fire Safe to Avoid a Scary Situation

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release                                                               Contact: JC FultzDate: October 24, 2022                                                                 217-685-2041                                                                             …

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October 24, 2022 at 4:11 PM

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS DIRECTOR TERRY PRINCE STATEMENT REGARDING VETERANS’ HOME AT LASALLE COVID-19 SURGE

Illinois e-News ReleaseILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS DIRECTOR TERRY PRINCE STATEMENT REGARDING VETERANS’ HOME AT LASALLE COVID-19 SURGEOctober 24, 2022 –The Illinois Veterans’ Home at LaSalle is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff. Based on robust rapid…

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