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March 16, 2023 at 5:07 PM

IDPH Launches $30 Million Program to Distribute Air Purifiers in Illinois Schools

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] Launches $30 Million Program to Distribute Air Purifiers in Illinois Schools CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the state is laun…
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March 15, 2023 at 7:16 PM

Gov. Pritzker Highlights Proposed Higher Education Investments at Lincoln Land Community College

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 15, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Highlights Proposed Higher Education Investments at Lincoln Land Community College With Increased Funding, Virtually All Community College Students at or Below the Median Income L…
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March 15, 2023 at 6:02 PM

This St. Patrick’s Day, don’t rely on luck: Be smart, be sober and buckle up

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 15, 2023 CONTACT: Paul Wappel (IDOT) 217.685.0082 Maria Castaneda (IDOT) [email protected] 217.524.2500 This St. Patrick’s Day, don’t rely on luck: Be smart, be sober and buckle upLaw enforcement patrols planned for holiday…
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March 15, 2023 at 3:19 PM

Pritzker Administration launches campaign to protect Medicaid coverage

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE3.15.23 CONTACT:[email protected] Administration launches campaign to protect Medicaid coverageSPRINGFIELD – The Pritzker Administration is launching an all-out public awareness initiative to ensure Illinoisans retain their health insurance …
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March 15, 2023 at 1:07 PM

2023 Illinois State Archery Tournament scheduled for March 24-25 in Champaign

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, March 15, 2023Media contactsIllinois Department of Natural Resources: [email protected] event contact: Heather Miller, [email protected], 217-369-7238On-site event contact: Ryan Miller, [email protected], 217-621…
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March 14, 2023 at 7:07 PM

Gov. Pritzker visits Heartland Community College To Highlight Proposed Higher Education Investments

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 14, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker visits Heartland Community College To Highlight Proposed Higher Education InvestmentsWith Increased Funding, Virtually All Community College Students at or Below the Median Income L…
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March 14, 2023 at 6:29 PM

Illinois Earns Credit Upgrade from Moody’s Investor Service

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 14, 2023 CONTACT [email protected] Earns Credit Upgrade from Moody’s Investor ServiceIllinois’ Eighth Credit Upgrade and Second Major Rating Agency to Return Illinois to ‘A’ Category Under Gov. PritzkerSPRINGFIELD -- Gove…
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March 14, 2023 at 5:12 PM

Illinois Department of Labor, Women Employed Inform Millions of Working Women On Equal Pay Rights

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2023 Contact: Paul Cicchini 217-785-1719 [email protected] Department of Labor, Women Employed Inform Millions of Working Women On Equal Pay RightsThrough the FARE Grant, Illinois Working Women Statewide Are Learning Workplace …
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March 14, 2023 at 4:14 PM

Gov. Pritzker Joins 14 Governors in Call to Major Pharmacies to Clarify Position on Medication Abortion Access

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 14, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Joins 14 Governors in Call to Major Pharmacies to Clarify Position on Medication Abortion AccessChicago— Governor JB Pritzker today joined 14 other Governors to call on major pharma…
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March 13, 2023 at 9:49 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Eighteen Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 13, 2023 CONTACT [email protected] Gov. Pritzker Announces Eighteen Appointments to Boards and Commissions Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in …
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March 13, 2023 at 6:57 PM

Gov. Pritzker Signs Historic Legislation Guaranteeing 40 Hours of Paid Leave

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 13, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Signs Historic Legislation Guaranteeing 40 Hours of Paid Leave Illinois Becomes Third State in the Nation to Guarantee Paid LeaveCHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker today signed SB208 int…
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March 10, 2023 at 9:33 PM

"Safeguarding Tomorrow" Low-Interest Loans Available to Illinois Communities

Illinois e-News ReleaseMarch 10, 2023Public Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected]"Safeguarding Tomorrow" Low-Interest Loans Available to Illinois CommunitiesSpringfield – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the formation of the new Safeguarding T…
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March 10, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Illinois spring trout fishing season opens April 1 at 58 locations statewide

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, March 10, 2023Media contact: [email protected] spring trout fishing season opens April 1 at 58 locations statewideSPRINGFIELD – The 2023 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open Saturday, April 1, at 58 ponds, lakes, and s…
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March 10, 2023 at 7:02 PM

IDPH Reports 26 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] Reports 26 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19Public Health Officials Warn Cases of Strep Throat are Rising; Parents Urged to Have Young Kids with Symptoms Tested and Treat…
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March 10, 2023 at 5:41 PM

Gov. Pritzker announces medical equipment transfer for earthquake recovery efforts in the devastated Kahramanmaras Region in Turkey

Illinois e-News ReleaseMarch 10, 2023 Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected]. Pritzker announces medical equipment transfer for earthquake recovery efforts in the devastated Kahramanmaras Region in TurkeySpringfield – Today Illinois Go…
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March 10, 2023 at 4:32 PM

Gov. Pritzker announces medical equipment transfer for earthquake recovery efforts in the devastated Kahramanmaras Region in Turkey

Illinois e-News ReleaseMarch 10, 2023 Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected]. Pritzker announces medical equipment transfer for earthquake recovery efforts in the devastated Kahramanmaras Region in TurkeySpringfield – Today Illinois Go…
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March 10, 2023 at 3:55 PM

IDNR awards duck stamp grants for habitat restoration and preservation in Canadian breeding grounds

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, March 10, 2023Media contact: [email protected] awards duck stamp grants for habitat restoration and preservation in Canadian breeding groundsHabitat restoration work in Canada benefits Illinois waterfowl huntersSPRINGFIELD – The Ill…
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March 10, 2023 at 3:27 PM

IDNR seeking seasonal conservation workers for state parks and historic sites

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, March 10, 2023Media contact: [email protected] seeking seasonal conservation workers for state parks and historic sitesSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for seasonal conservation worker…
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March 10, 2023 at 2:43 PM

State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents to Test, Inspect and Replace Broken or Expired Smoke/CO Alarms While Changing Clocks

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: March 10, 2023 Contact: JC [email protected] Fire Marshal Reminds Residents to Test, Inspect and Replace Broken or Expired Smoke/CO Alarms While Changing ClocksDaylight saving time serves as a reminder to ensure you have wo…
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March 10, 2023 at 2:18 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Personnel Transitions at Illinois Commerce Commission

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 10, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Personnel Transitions at Illinois Commerce CommissionChairman Carrie Zalewski to step down in JuneChicago— Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois Commerce Commission …
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March 9, 2023 at 9:33 PM

Pritzker Administration Fines Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois $605,000 for violation of the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act (NATA)

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2023MEDIA [email protected] Administration Fines Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois $605,000 for violation of the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act (NATA)Chicago - The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announced …
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March 9, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Illinois Senate Confirms Ann McCabe as ICC Commissioner

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2023 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected] Senate Confirms Ann McCabe as ICC CommissionerSpringfield, IL – The Illinois State Senate has officially confirmed the appointment of Ann McCabe as Commissioner of…
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March 9, 2023 at 6:06 PM

Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Down in January

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: March 9, 2023 CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco | [email protected] Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Down in JanuarySPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percen…
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March 9, 2023 at 3:04 PM

IDHS Recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseMarch 9, 2023Contacts:Marisa [email protected] [email protected] Recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness MonthThe Chicago Skyline will be lit teal and an art contest will raise awareness for gambling d…
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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…