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March 8, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces New Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 8, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces New Behavioral Health Workforce Education CenterHoused at SIU in partnership with UIC, IBHE, and IDHS, the Center will strengthen behavioral health care infrastructure an…

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March 8, 2023 at 2:24 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces Transformation Initiative for State-Operated Developmental Centers

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 8, 2023 CONTACT [email protected] Administration Announces Transformation Initiative for State-Operated Developmental CentersChoate Campus to be improved and partially re-purposed SIU to advise on future operations and …

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March 7, 2023 at 10:02 PM

March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseMarch 7, 2023 Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] is Severe Weather Preparedness MonthSpringfield –Illinois averages 53 tornadoes per year, which means you should grab your dog Toto and be prepared for torna…

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March 7, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Departure of Illinois Department of Corrections Director Rob Jeffreys

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 7, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Departure of Illinois Department of Corrections Director Rob JeffreysJeffreys Departs Corrections After Almost 4 Years of ServiceChicago—Governor Pritzker today announced t…

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March 7, 2023 at 8:42 PM

More than 50 Recipients Selected to Receive Energy Transition Community Grants

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2023 DCEO Contact: [email protected] than 50 Recipients Selected to Receive Energy Transition Community Grants$40 million grant program established by the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) is designed to support communities impacted…

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March 7, 2023 at 4:26 PM

Old Dominion Returns to the Illinois State Fair as Agriculture Day Headliner

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release                                                                       Contact: March 7, 2023                                                                                        Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283Old Dominion Returns to the Illinois State Fai…

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March 6, 2023 at 10:36 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces New Board Appointment

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 6, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces New Board Appointment Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment in his administrationWestern Ill…

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March 6, 2023 at 7:03 PM

New Rebuild Illinois online dashboard provides up-to-date look at historic capital program progress

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2023 CONTACT: Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919Paul Wappel 217.685.0082New Rebuild Illinois online dashboard provides up-to-date look at historic capital program progressSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the laun…

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March 6, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Illinois State Museum celebrates with Gen-X Prom

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2023 For more information contact:Jamila WicksC: [email protected] State Museum celebrates with Gen-X PromRewind to the 1980s and ’90s, enjoying music, food and drinksSPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Museum (ISM) will …

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March 3, 2023 at 10:58 PM

Honoring Illinois' Fallen

Illinois e-News ReleaseHonoring Illinois' FallenThe Department of Central Management Services has received notice fromGovernor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of:Police Officer Andres Vasquez- Lassoof the Ch…

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March 3, 2023 at 10:41 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Four Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 3, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Four Appointments to Boards and CommissionsBuilding on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his adm…

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March 3, 2023 at 10:30 PM

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

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2023   Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Announces Second Notice of Funding Opportunity for Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program$5 Million Available to Local Governments for Development of Complete…

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March 3, 2023 at 7:03 PM

IDPH Reports 18 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 3, 2023CONTACT:[email protected] Reports 18 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting 18 counties in the state are a…

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March 3, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Gov. Pritzker Highlights New Teacher Pipeline Initiative to Address Shortages

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 3, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Highlights New Teacher Pipeline Initiative to Address ShortagesInitiative will address chronic shortages in the state’s most understaffed districtsSPRINGFIELD — Today Governor JB Prit…

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March 3, 2023 at 3:58 PM

Secretary of State to Offer REAL IDs and TVDL renewals at the World of Wheels

Illinois e-News ReleaseMarch 3, 2023For More Information Contact:Beth Kaufman: [email protected] of State to Offer REAL IDs and TVDL renewals at the World of WheelsSecretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that Illinois residents can obtain a REAL ID or renew a Temporary V…

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March 3, 2023 at 3:39 PM

Illinois State Fire Marshal Awards $1.5 Million in Grants to Illinois Fire Departments and EMS Providers

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: March 3, 2023 Contact: JC Fultz [email protected] 217-685-2041Illinois State Fire Marshal Awards $1.5 Million in Grants to Illinois Fire Departments and EMS ProvidersSpringfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announc…

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March 2, 2023 at 9:04 PM

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AND ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE GUIDANCE ON PROTECTIONS AGAINST DISCRIMINATION RELATED TO PREGNANCY, REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH DECISIONS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:                                                                   Contact:March 2, 2023                                                                                     [email protected]                                                        …

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March 2, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2023 Urban Area Nonprofit Security Grant Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseMarch 2, 2023 Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] of Funding Opportunity for 2023 Urban Area Nonprofit Security Grant Program2023 Statewide Nonprofit Security Grant ProgramSpringfield – The Illinois Emergen…

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March 2, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces New Partnership Between Illinois Universities and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 2, 2023 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Announces New Partnership Between Illinois Universities and the Chan Zuckerberg InitiativeGroup of Illinois universities selected by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) for new sta…

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March 2, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces New Partnership Between Illinois Universities and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 2, 2023 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Announces New Partnership Between Illinois Universities and the Chan Zuckerberg InitiativeGroup of Illinois universities selected by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) for new sta…

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March 1, 2023 at 7:07 PM

DCEO Celebrates Women's HERstory Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 1, 2023DCEO Contact:[email protected] Celebrates Women's HERstory MonthCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) launched its annual Women's HERstory Month campaign — developed to celebrate and support wo…

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March 1, 2023 at 6:43 PM

Artifact Identification Day returns to Dickson Mounds

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2023 For more information contact:Jamila WicksC: [email protected] Identification Day returns to Dickson MoundsMuseum visitors encouraged to bring their curiosities and questionsLEWISTOWN — The Illinois State Museum an…

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March 1, 2023 at 5:36 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Nearly $60 Million in Grants for 118 Local Park and Recreation Projects Throughout Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 1, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Nearly $60 Million in Grants for 118 Local Park and Recreation Projects Throughout IllinoisLargest round of funding ever will cover 100% of eligible projects located in e…

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March 1, 2023 at 5:34 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Nearly $60 Million in Grants for 118 Local Park and Recreation Projects Throughout Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 1, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Nearly $60 Million in Grants for 118 Local Park and Recreation Projects Throughout IllinoisLargest round of funding ever will cover 100% of eligible projects located in e…

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March 1, 2023 at 4:36 PM

Illinois Ranks #2 State in the Nation for Corporate Investment

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 1, 2023 CONTACT [email protected] Ranks #2 State in the Nation for Corporate Investment Chicago takes the title as ‘Top Metro’ in the nation for 10th straight yearCHICAGO — Site Selection Magazine – an international ind…

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March 1, 2023 at 4:26 PM

Illinois Ranks #2 State in the Nation for Corporate Investment

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 1, 2023 CONTACT [email protected] Ranks #2 State in the Nation for Corporate Investment Chicago takes the title as ‘Top Metro’ in the nation for 10th straight yearCHICAGO — Site Selection Magazine – an international ind…

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February 28, 2023 at 8:34 PM

CMS Announces Launch of Reparations Commission Website to Inform Public about Economic Inequities Due to Impacts of Slavery

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 28, 2023CONTACT: Cathy Kwiatkowski, CMS [email protected] CMS Announces Launch of Reparations Commission Website to Inform Public about Economic Inequities Due to Impacts of SlaveryCMS Announces Launch of Reparations Commission Websit…

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February 28, 2023 at 7:39 PM

ILLINOIS LT. GOV. JULIANA STRATTON TESTIFIES AT U.S. SENATE HEARING ON THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT

Illinois e-News ReleaseFEB. 28, 2023 CONTACT: [email protected] LT. GOV. JULIANA STRATTON TESTIFIES AT U.S. SENATE HEARING ON THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENTWASHINGTON – The journey to equality must push forward. On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, along …

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February 28, 2023 at 6:41 PM

Major rehabilitation of the Kennedy begins March 20

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                               CONTACT: Feb. 28, 2023                                                                                         Maria Castaneda    312.447.1919                                                  …

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February 28, 2023 at 6:02 PM

State of Illinois Launches Coalition in Effort to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 28, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] of Illinois Launches Coalition in Effort to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis in Illinois IDPH Convened Stakeholders from Around Illinois at Kickoff Meeting CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public H…

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February 28, 2023 at 5:04 PM

ILLINOIS PRODUCT EXPO RETURNS FIRST WEEKEND IN MARCH

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2023 CONTACT: Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283ILLINOIS PRODUCT EXPO RETURNS FIRST WEEKEND IN MARCHSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host the 24th Illinois Product Expo, March 4th and 5th in the Orr Building on t…

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February 28, 2023 at 4:05 PM

Alter Bridge with Mammoth WVH to Rock the Illinois State Fair Grandstand Stage on Governor’s Day

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release February 28, 2023Contact: Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283Alter Bridge with Mammoth WVH to Rock the Illinois State Fair Grandstand Stage on Governor’s DaySPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair will welcome rock groups Alter Bridge and Mammoth WVH on Wednes…

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February 27, 2023 at 8:03 PM

IDOA NOW ACCEPTING SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROPOSALS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2023 CONTACT: Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283IDOA NOW ACCEPTING SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROPOSALSApplications for Funds are Due March 23rd SPRINGFIELD, IL. – In an effort to expand the availability of fresh, locally-grown produce and strength…

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February 24, 2023 at 7:06 PM

IDPH Reports 20 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 24, 2023CONTACT:[email protected] Reports 20 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19Department of Public Health Announces New Test to Treat Service Launched by SIU MedicineCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of P…

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February 24, 2023 at 5:43 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Recommendations from Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 24, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Recommendations from Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative Initiative proposes steps to strengthen the delivery of behavioral and mental health services…

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February 24, 2023 at 3:31 PM

John Daniel Lane kicks off 2023 Carl Sandburg Songbag Concert Series

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, Feb. 24, 2023Media contact: [email protected] Daniel Lane kicks off 2023 Carl Sandburg Songbag Concert SeriesMarch 12 concert to feature traditional and original musicGALESBURG – The 2023 Carl Sandburg Songbag Concert Series begins…

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February 24, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Montgomery County’s Dan Dobrinich named 2022 IRAP Landowner of the Year

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, Feb. 24, 2023Media contact: [email protected] County’s Dan Dobrinich named 2022 IRAP Landowner of the YearSPRINGFIELD – Dan Dobrinich, a Montgomery County resident and an advocate for youth hunting and fishing, is the Illinois…

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February 23, 2023 at 9:03 PM

Illinois State Fair Announces 2023 Theme Days

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release February 24, 2023 Contact: Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283Illinois State Fair Announces 2023 Theme DaysAgriculture Day Moves to First FridaySPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce new theme and discount days for 2023. Changes have be…

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February 23, 2023 at 8:08 PM

Illinois Conservation Foundation Hall of Fame Gala set for April 6

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Feb. 23, 2023Media contact: [email protected] Illinois Conservation Foundation Hall of Fame Gala set for April 6In-person event features induction ceremony and other activitiesSPRINGFIELD – The 2022 class of the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fa…

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February 23, 2023 at 7:20 PM

Illinois Earns Credit Upgrade from S&P

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 23, 2023 CONTACT [email protected] Earns Credit Upgrade from S&PIllinois’ Seventh Credit Upgrade Under Gov. PritzkerSPRINGFIELD -- Governor JB Pritzker today celebrated S&P Global Ratings’ upgrade of Illinois …

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February 23, 2023 at 4:03 PM

COMMUNITY GARDEN SEEKS GARDENERS FOR 2023 SEASON

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2023 CONTACT: Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283COMMUNITY GARDEN SEEKS GARDENERS FOR 2023 SEASONCommunity Garden to Open March 10thSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture is actively seeking individuals or families who are interest…

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February 22, 2023 at 7:43 PM

Illinois hunters harvest more than 158,000 deer during 2022-2023 seasons

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, Feb. 22, 2023Media contact: [email protected] hunters harvest more than 158,000 deer during 2022-2023 seasonsSPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 158,010 deer during all 2022-2023 archery and fir…

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February 22, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward award recipients

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 22, 2023 CONTACT: Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward award recipientsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced five award recipients from the recent 32nd Today’s Ch…

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February 21, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Gov. Pritzker’s Smart Start Illinois Tour Continues with Visits to Peoria and Macomb

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, February 21, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker’s Smart Start Illinois Tour Continues with Visits to Peoria and MacombThe visits highlight transformative early childhood education investments proposed in the FY24 budgetPEORIA …

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February 21, 2023 at 8:47 PM

Cook County Awards Community-Based Service Providers $25 Million to Address Gun Violence

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:Tuesday, February 21, 2023Contact:Marisa KolliasIllinois Department of Human Services312.914.3682Laura GrossmanJustice Advisory Council312.603.1133Nick Roberts MathiowdisOffice of the President773.505.7612Cook County Awards Community-Based Service Provide…

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February 21, 2023 at 7:50 PM

IDFPR Announces Landmark Legislation to Launch Illinois Consumer Financial Protection into the Digital Age

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:February 21, 2023Contact: Chris [email protected] Announces Landmark Legislation to Launch Illinois Consumer Financial Protection into the Digital AgeProposals would establish critical consumer protections for cryptocurrencies and o…

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February 21, 2023 at 7:49 PM

Building Blocks of Success IDOT announces March dates for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program workshops

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 21, 2023 CONTACT: Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Building Blocks of Success IDOT announces March dates for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program workshopsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting fre…

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February 21, 2023 at 5:39 PM

Gov. Pritzker Joins Reproductive Freedom Alliance

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, February 21, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Joins Reproductive Freedom AllianceThe non-partisan coalition of Governors will collaborate to protect and expand reproductive freedomChicago—Governor JB Pritzker today announced…

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February 20, 2023 at 3:03 PM

IDOA and State Fire Marshal Stresses Safety While Farmers Work in or around Grain Bins

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2023 CONTACT: Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283JC Fultz (217) 685-2041IDOA and State Fire Marshal Stresses Safety While Farmers Work in or around Grain BinsNationally, more than 900 cases of grain engulfment have been reported with a fatality rate…

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February 17, 2023 at 11:42 PM

Harper Square Cooperative Disaster Declaration for Deadly Fire

Illinois e-News ReleaseFebruary 17, 2023Public Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Square Cooperative Disaster Declaration for Deadly FireChicago – Today Governor JB Pritzker announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a disaster decl…

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