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October 24, 2022 at 4:05 PM

RECORD ATTENDANCE FOR THE 2022 DU QUOIN STATE FAIR

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release                                                               Contact:October 24, 2022                                                                           Krista Lisser (217) 558-1546RECORD ATTENDANCE FOR THE 2022 DU QUOIN STATE FAIRAttendance Grew …
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October 21, 2022 at 9:25 PM

IDOC Celebrates Inaugural Cadet Class Graduating from New Training Academy

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: October 21, 2022 Contact: Naomi Puzzello [email protected] Celebrates Inaugural Cadet Class Graduating from New Training AcademyDecatur, IL – Today, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) hosted a graduation ceremony for 100 cadets w…
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October 21, 2022 at 8:52 PM

Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: October 21, 2022 For More Information Contact:Henry Haupt: [email protected] White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane IanWhite says titles for potential flood vehicles will be closely scrutinized in an ex…
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October 21, 2022 at 8:32 PM

Notice to the Media - Incident Involving Protected Health Information

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 21, 2022 FOR MORE INFORMATION:HFS: [email protected] IDHS: [email protected] to the Media - Incident Involving Protected Health InformationSPRINGFIELD – Pursuant to the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and A…
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October 21, 2022 at 6:39 PM

IDPH Reports Illinois Surpassed 1 Million Mark for Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Shots

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 21, 2022 CONTACT:[email protected] Reports Illinois Surpassed 1 Million Mark for Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Shots Public Health Officials Are Encouraged by Strong Uptake of Updated Vaccines; Illinois Announces 11,955 New Cases of CO…
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October 21, 2022 at 5:08 PM

Illinois EPA Announces Two Funding Opportunities for Watershed Management Projects to Address Nonpoint Source Pollution

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2022   Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Announces Two Funding Opportunities for Watershed Management Projects to Address Nonpoint Source Pollution$4.5 Million in Funding Available Through Section 31…
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October 20, 2022 at 9:05 PM

Multiagency Collaborative to Host Inaugural 2022 Vendor Summit

Illinois e-News ReleaseOctober 20, 2022CONTACT: Cathy Kwiatkowski, CMS [email protected] Multiagency Collaborative to Host Inaugural 2022 Vendor SummitFull-day event will feature resources, education, and networking opportunities for vendors seeking to do business with State of Illinois…
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October 20, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Statewide Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Stable in September

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: October 20, 2022 CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco | [email protected] Statewide Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Stable in SeptemberSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was unch…
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October 20, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Illinois residents join millions across the country in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill

Illinois e-News ReleaseOctober 20, 2022 Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Illinois residents join millions across the country in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill SPRINGFIELD – Today, more than 235,060 Illinois residents participat…
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October 20, 2022 at 2:05 PM

ILLINOIS SAFE2HELP PROGRAM SUPPORTS STUDENTS ACROSS THE STATE

Illinois e-News ReleaseOctober 20, 2022Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] SAFE2HELP PROGRAM SUPPORTS STUDENTS ACROSS THE STATESPRINGFIELD – On the one-year anniversary of its creation, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency …
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October 19, 2022 at 6:28 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces up to $30,000 in Mortgage Relief per Eligible Homeowners

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release                                                   Contact Amy LeeOct. 19, 2022                                                                                  [email protected] Administration Announces up to $30,000 in Mortgage Relief per Eligible Ho…
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October 19, 2022 at 5:01 PM

ICJIA Announces $255,000 Grant Opportunity to Ease Transportation Barriers for Justice-Impacted Individuals

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2022 CONTACT: Cristin EvansCell: 773-615-6243Email: [email protected] Announces $255,000 Grant Opportunity to Ease Transportation Barriers for Justice-Impacted IndividualsCHICAGO— The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authori…
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October 19, 2022 at 2:51 PM

Oh, dear! Don’t veer for deer

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                             CONTACT: Oct. 19, 2022                                                                                       Paul Wappel (IDOT)         217.685.0082                                              …
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October 18, 2022 at 6:50 PM

Pritzker Administration and IDPH Award up to $3.7 Million to Address Systemic Health Disparities Highlighted by COVID-19 Pandemic

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 18, 2022CONTACT:[email protected] Administration and IDPH Award up to $3.7 Million to Address Systemic Health Disparities Highlighted by COVID-19 PandemicSPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public He…
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October 18, 2022 at 6:03 PM

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

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2022 CONTACT: Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283Illinois Department of Agriculture Issues Operational Permits to First Social Equity Infuser LicenseesTwo Infusers join Craft Grow in Operational Status; First Woman-Owned Business Under CRTA SPRINGFIE…
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October 18, 2022 at 4:20 PM

Illinois EPA Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 18, 2022 Contact: Kim [email protected] EPA Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program$2 Million Available to Local Governments for Development of Complete Lead Service Line …
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October 18, 2022 at 3:55 PM

Gov. Pritzker announces $3.4 million released for Cairo Port development

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                         CONTACT: Oct. 18, 2022                                                                   Paul Wappel        217.685.0082                                                                                         Maria…
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October 18, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Building Blocks of Success: IDOT hosting series of workshops for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                       CONTACT: Oct. 18, 2022                                                                                 Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919                                                                     …
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October 18, 2022 at 3:06 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces a $1.25 million fine for Celtic Insurance Company for Violation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2022 MEDIA [email protected] Administration Announces a $1.25 million fine for Celtic Insurance Company for Violation of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and the Network Adequacy and Transparency ActCH…
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October 17, 2022 at 9:31 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces Launch of a Statewide PACE Program to Spur Commercial Investment in Clean Energy Renovations and New Construction

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022 CONTACT: BRAD [email protected] Administration Announces Launch of a Statewide PACE Program to Spur Commercial Investment in Clean Energy Renovations and New Construction Chicago, IL – Governor JB Prit…
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October 17, 2022 at 9:08 PM

Mountain lion struck and killed by vehicle on I-88 in DeKalb County

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, October 17, [email protected] lion struck and killed by vehicle on I-88 in DeKalb CountySPRINGFIELD – A mountain lion (Puma concolor – cougar) was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 88 in DeKalb County on Su…
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October 17, 2022 at 6:41 PM

Governor Pritzker Continues Effort to Adjust COVID-19 Requirements

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 17, 2022 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Continues Effort to Adjust COVID-19 RequirementsCertain State Testing and Mask Requirements Lifted for Healthcare Workers and Long-Term Care Facilities CDC Requirements Remain …
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October 17, 2022 at 6:07 PM

IDPH Stresses Need to Close Cancer Screening Gap Caused by COVID-19 Ahead of National Mammography Day

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 17, 2022CONTACT:[email protected] Stresses Need to Close Cancer Screening Gap Caused by COVID-19 Ahead of National Mammography DayGovernor JB Pritzker Issues Mammography Day Proclamation for Illinois; Number of People Screened for Br…
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October 17, 2022 at 4:40 PM

DCEO Launches Public Input Process for Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Curriculum

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2022 DCEO Contact: [email protected] DCEO Launches Public Input Process for Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) CurriculumDCEO seeks public input on Clean Jobs Workforce Curriculum for CEJA training programs SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois…
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October 14, 2022 at 9:14 PM

Illinois Department of Revenue Announces Extended Income Tax Filing Due Date for Corporations

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release October 14, 2022Media Contact: Maura Kownacki Phone: 312-814-1777E-mail: [email protected] Department of Revenue Announces Extended Income Tax Filing Due Date for CorporationsExtended Deadline Moved from October 17 to November 15Chicago …
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October 14, 2022 at 9:11 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Four Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 14, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Four Appointments to Boards and Commissions ILLINOIS COMMISSION ON EQUITY AND INCLUSION Nina Harris will serve as a Member on the Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclu…
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October 14, 2022 at 7:49 PM

Jesse White Recognizes Community Leaders in a Video Honoring Hispanic American Heritage Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: Oct. 14 , 2022 For More Information Contact:Beth Kaufman: [email protected] White Recognizes Community Leaders in a Video Honoring Hispanic American Heritage MonthIllinois Secretary of State Jesse White recognized Hispanic American Heri…
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October 14, 2022 at 6:04 PM

IDPH Endorses Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Recommendation for Children 5 and Older

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 14, 2022CONTACT:[email protected] Endorses Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Recommendation for Children 5 and OlderPublic Health Officials Urge Parents to Protect Children from COVID-19, Flu and Other Respiratory Virus as Pediatric Cases Mo…
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October 14, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Gov. Pritzker and Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc. Announce New $68 Million Distribution Center in Princeton

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 14, 2022 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker and Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc. Announce New $68 Million Distribution Center in PrincetonNew center will create more than 145 jobs; facility will be completed in 2024PRINCETON — G…
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October 14, 2022 at 4:39 PM

Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice to host job screenings

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, October 14, 2022CONTACT:Dominique [email protected] Department of Juvenile Justice to host job screeningsCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) will host employment screening events in Alton and St. C…
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October 14, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Department on Aging Director Paula Basta Honored With Greenlight Family Services' Impact Award

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                      CONTACT: Oct. 14, 2022                                                                               Iris Schweier                                                                                        …
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October 13, 2022 at 6:27 PM

IDOI Calls on Insurers to Disclose Climate-Related Risks

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2022 MEDIA [email protected] Calls on Insurers to Disclose Climate-Related Risks The NAIC Climate Risk Disclosure Survey will help provide transparency about how insurance companies manage threats posed by climate changeCh…
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October 13, 2022 at 4:52 PM

ILLINOIS PRODUCTS FALL FARMERS’ MARKET SATURDAY ON THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2022 CONTACT: Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283ILLINOIS PRODUCTS FALL FARMERS’ MARKET SATURDAY ON THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIRGROUNDSSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host the first Illinois Products Fall Farmers’ Mark…
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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 …