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April 6, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces $105 Million Investment for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                            CONTACT:April 6, 2023                                                                                                       Lauren Grenlund                                         …
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April 6, 2023 at 2:22 PM

IBHE awards $3.37 million in Early Childhood Faculty Preparation Grants to Illinois institutions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 6, 2023Contact: José García 773.758.4955 Cell [email protected] awards $3.37 million in Early Childhood Faculty Preparation Grants to Illinois institutionsFunds will be used to increase faculty diversity in early childhood educationSPRINGFIELD – Th…
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April 6, 2023 at 2:02 PM

IBHE awards $3.37 million in Early Childhood Faculty Preparation Grants to Illinois institutions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 6, 2023Contact: José García 773.758.4955 Cell [email protected] awards $3.37 million in Early Childhood Faculty Preparation Grants to Illinois institutionsFunds will be used to increase faculty diversity in early childhood educationSPRINGFIELD – Th…
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April 5, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Gov. Pritzker Highlights Higher Education and Infrastructure Investments with visits to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Sangamon County

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 5, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Highlights Higher Education and Infrastructure Investments with visits to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Sangamon CountySPRINGFIELD — Today, Governor JB Pritzker visit…
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April 5, 2023 at 8:04 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 and remembrance of:Firefighter/EMT Jermaine Pelt…
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April 5, 2023 at 6:44 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Start of Underpass Construction at Madison, Jefferson Streets in Springfield

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 5, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Start of Underpass Construction at Madison, Jefferson Streets in SpringfieldLatest $68.3 million milestone part of Springfield Rail Improvements ProjectSPRINGFIELD — Gove…
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April 5, 2023 at 3:24 PM

Illinois Department of Corrections and Illinois Department of Human Services Announce Full Expansion of Pre-Release SNAP Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 5, 2023CONTACT:Naomi Puzzello, [email protected] Department of Corrections and Illinois Department of Human Services Announce Full Expansion of Pre-Release SNAP Program(Springfield, IL) – This week marks the first that individuals …
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April 5, 2023 at 3:02 PM

CMS Announces 2023 Surplus Summit Cosponsored by Senator Tammy Duckworth

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 5, 2023CONTACT: Cathy Kwiatkowski, CMS [email protected] CMS Announces 2023 Surplus Summit Cosponsored by Senator Tammy Duckworth Virtual Conference will Bolster Veteran-Owned Small Businesses by Repurposing Federal Surplus Goods SPRINGF…
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April 5, 2023 at 1:19 PM

Gov. Pritzker Visits Dekalb and Winnebago Counties to Highlight Higher Education and Infrastructure Investments

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 5, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Visits Dekalb and Winnebago Counties to Highlight Higher Education and Infrastructure Investments DEKALB — Today, Governor JB Pritzker was joined by state and local leaders for two…
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April 4, 2023 at 7:45 PM

Illinois EPA Announces $27 Million Notice of Funding Opportunity for Electric School Buses

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 4, 2023 Contact: Kim [email protected] EPA Announces $27 Million Notice of Funding Opportunity for Electric School BusesFunding Allocated from Volkswagen Settlement Beneficiary Mitigation PlanSPRINGFIELD —Illinois Envir…
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April 4, 2023 at 6:29 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Start of Perryville Road Bridge Project in Rockford

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 4, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Start of Perryville Road Bridge Project in RockfordImprovements represent first step in over $300 million project to modernize I-39ROCKFORD — Governor JB Pritzker along wit…
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April 4, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Department of Revenue Reminds Taxpayers that April 18 Filing Deadline is Quickly Approaching

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release April 4, 2023 Media Contact: Maura Kownacki Phone: 312-814-1777Department of Revenue Reminds Taxpayers that April 18 Filing Deadline is Quickly Approaching Taxpayers encouraged to use improved, free tax-filing systemCHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Re…
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April 3, 2023 at 9:32 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Nine Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 3, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Nine Appointments to Boards and Commissions Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his ad…
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April 3, 2023 at 7:03 PM

Gov. Pritzker Proclaims April as Illinois Safe Digging Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2023 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected]. Pritzker Proclaims April as Illinois Safe Digging MonthSpringfield, IL- Governor JB Pritzker has issued a proclamation announcing April as Illinois Safe Digging Month.…
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April 3, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Litter campaign by IDOT urges public Think Before You Throw!

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, 2023 CONTACT: Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919Paul Wappel 217.685.0082 Litter campaign by IDOT urges public Think Before You Throw!Effort seeks to address problem that cost public $26.5 million in 2022SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transpo…
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April 3, 2023 at 2:52 PM

Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation, Unlocking Resources for Areas Damaged by Tornadoes Across Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 3, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation, Unlocking Resources for Areas Damaged by Tornadoes Across Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Today, Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation to unlock imm…
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April 3, 2023 at 1:33 PM

Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation, Unlocking Resources for Areas Damaged by Tornadoes Across Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 3, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation, Unlocking Resources for Areas Damaged by Tornadoes Across Illinois Governor working with IEMA and local officials to coordinate robust, statewide recover…
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March 31, 2023 at 9:34 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Eleven Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 31, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Eleven Appointments to Boards and Commissions Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his…
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March 31, 2023 at 9:10 PM

March 31 Storm Will Affect All of Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseMarch 31, 2023 Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] 31 Storm Will Affect All of IllinoisSpringfield –The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) advises everyone in Illinois to be prepared for the worst a…
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March 31, 2023 at 8:13 PM

State of Illinois and IDPH Observe National Minority Health Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2023 CONTACT: [email protected] of Illinois and IDPH Observe National Minority Health Month2023 Theme – Better Health Through Better Understanding!CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is joining public health…
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March 31, 2023 at 7:22 PM

Giannoulias Unveils Statewide Organ/Tissue Donation Campaign

Illinois e-News ReleaseMarch 31, 2023Beth Kaufman: [email protected] Giannoulias Unveils Statewide Organ/Tissue Donation CampaignAds highlighting The Who’s ‘Join Together’ song to air on TV, radio and digitalMarking the beginning of National Donate Life Month, Secretary of State Alexi G…
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March 31, 2023 at 6:03 PM

IDPH Reports 13 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] Reports 13 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the CDC is reporting 13 counties in the state a…
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March 31, 2023 at 4:21 PM

IDOC to Provide Career Information Across the State in April

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2023CONTACT:Naomi Puzzello, [email protected] to Provide Career Information Across the State in April(SPRINGFIELD) – The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) will participate in at least 18 hiring events in various locations t…
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March 31, 2023 at 2:10 PM

DoIT Celebrates April as Innovation and Technology Month in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 31, 2023FOR MORE INFORMATION:Jennifer [email protected] Celebrates April as Innovation and Technology Month in IllinoisGovernor JB Pritzker declares the month of April as Innovation and Technology MonthSPRINGFIELD – Governo…
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March 30, 2023 at 3:14 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces $200 Million Investment in Projects That Improve Freight Mobility Throughout Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 30, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces $200 Million Investment in Projects That Improve Freight Mobility Throughout Illinois IDOT grants to create economic opportunity, improve safety and quality of lifeDECATU…
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March 29, 2023 at 9:55 PM

IDNR to offer hunting and fishing licenses, permits and more at 2023 Illinois Deer Classic in Peoria

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, March 29, 2023Media contact: [email protected] to offer hunting and fishing licenses, permits and more at 2023 Illinois Deer Classic in PeoriaSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will offer on-site li…
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March 29, 2023 at 9:42 PM

ICC Chair Zalewski Named a 2023 Distinguished Service Award Winner

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2023 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected] Chair Zalewski Named a 2023 Distinguished Service Award WinnerAward Recognizes Outstanding Alumni from The Grainger College of EngineeringOn March 31, The Grainger Col…
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March 29, 2023 at 9:11 PM

Illinois Department of Labor Joins Agriculture Industry to Recognize Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2023 Contact: Paul Cicchini [email protected] Department of Labor Joins Agriculture Industry to Recognize Stand Up 4 Grain Safety WeekGrain Safety Week focuses on safety and present dangers in farmingSPRINGFIELD – Th…
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March 29, 2023 at 8:44 PM

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release March 29, 2023 Contact: Deborah LopezIllinois DCFS312-937-0050April is Child Abuse Prevention Month Illinois DCFS kicks off monthlong observance with statewide virtual training and events in Carterville and Edwardsville(CHICAGO) – Join the Illinois Depart…
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March 29, 2023 at 8:21 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Innovate Illinois: A Public-Private Partnership to Secure Federal Funding for Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 28, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Innovate Illinois: A Public-Private Partnership to Secure Federal Funding for IllinoisCoalition to launch coordinated and robust efforts to bring home federal investment i…
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March 24, 2023 at 9:22 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 24, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his ad…
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March 24, 2023 at 6:03 PM

IDPH Reports 12 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 24, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] Reports 12 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19CDC Recommends Bivalent Booster this Week for Children 6 months-4 years who Completed Primary Doze of Pfizer Vaccine, Followin…
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March 24, 2023 at 5:25 PM

IDNR accepting public comment on planned mine reclamation projects

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, March 24, 2023Media contact: [email protected] accepting public comment on planned mine reclamation projectsIllinois awarded $75.7 million to restore abandoned mine land to safe conditionCorrected to reflect May 22 deadline for publ…
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March 24, 2023 at 4:31 PM

ICC Approves Annual Crossing Safety Improvements to Prevent Rail Crossing Accidents

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2023 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected] Approves Annual Crossing Safety Improvements to Prevent Rail Crossing AccidentsChicago, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission approved its annual five-year Crossing Sa…
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March 24, 2023 at 3:59 PM

Tickets for Illinois State Fair Grandstand Shows on Sale March 31st

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release March 24, 2023 Contact: Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283Tickets for Illinois State Fair Grandstand Shows on Sale March 31st SPRINGFIELD, IL – The 2023 Illinois State Fair is five months away and the excitement is building for this year’s grandstand lineup. Pu…
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March 24, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces 116 Non-profit Organizations Awarded $20 Million for Enhanced Security Across Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 24, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces 116 Non-profit Organizations Awarded $20 Million for Enhanced Security Across IllinoisGrants awarded through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) to help organizatio…
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March 24, 2023 at 1:03 PM

ICC's Annual Hazardous Material Report Found Minimal Violations on Illinois Railways

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 24, 2023ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) [email protected]'s Annual Hazardous Material Report Found Minimal Violations on Illinois RailwaysChicago, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission released its annual report on accidents and…
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March 23, 2023 at 6:18 PM

Pritzker Administration and Flender Corporation Announce Manufacturing Expansion in Elgin

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 23, 2023DCEO Contact:[email protected] Administration and Flender Corporation Announce Manufacturing Expansion in ElginFlender Corporation to expand manufacturing facility for wind and industrial drivetrains – creating 50 new jobs and r…
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March 23, 2023 at 5:52 PM

Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Stable in February

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE:March 23, 2023CONTACT:Rebecca Cisco | [email protected] Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Stable in FebruarySPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was unchanged at…
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March 23, 2023 at 5:35 PM

Final Structural Beam Placed at University of Illinois Chicago's New Engineering Building

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                    CONTACT:March 23, 2023                                                                                          Lauren Grenlund                                                             …
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March 23, 2023 at 5:13 PM

Giannoulias Awards $21 Million to Combat Carjackings & Vehicle Thefts

Illinois e-News ReleaseMarch 23, 2023Henry Haupt: [email protected] Awards $21 Million to Combat Carjackings & Vehicle TheftsLaw enforcement to receive grants in six regions across IllinoisIn an effort to combat the surge of carjackings and motor vehicle thefts in Illinois,…
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March 23, 2023 at 4:06 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces 116 Non-profit Organizations Awarded $20 Million for Enhanced Security Across Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 23, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces 116 Non-profit Organizations Awarded $20 Million for Enhanced Security Across IllinoisSPRINGFIELD — Today, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency …
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March 22, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Construction Begins on Illinois Youth Center in Lincoln

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                          CONTACT: March 22, 2023                                                                                                Lauren Grenlund, CDB                                           …
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March 22, 2023 at 2:08 PM

New film, ‘The Life and Work of Vachel Lindsay’, to screen in Springfield and Carbondale

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, March 22, 2023Media contact: [email protected] film, ‘The Life and Work of Vachel Lindsay’, to screen in Springfield and CarbondaleSPRINGFIELD – A new documentary, “The Life and Work of Vachel Lindsay,” will screen in April at the…
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March 21, 2023 at 8:29 PM

Illinois EPA Announces Ten Spring 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 21, 2023 Contact: Kim [email protected] EPA Announces Ten Spring 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection EventIllinois EPA Announces Ten Spring 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection EventSPRINGFIELD – Following a t…
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March 21, 2023 at 7:21 PM

Gov. Pritzker Names Bria Scudder Deputy Governor

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 21, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Names Bria Scudder Deputy GovernorChicago—Today Governor JB Pritzker announced that Bria Scudder will serve as Deputy Governor for Public Safety, Infrastructure, Environment, and En…
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March 21, 2023 at 5:24 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces $175 Million Available in B2B Grants for Restaurants, Hotels and Creative Arts Businesses

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 21, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces $175 Million Available in B2B Grants for Restaurants, Hotels and Creative Arts BusinessesApplications open April 5 - May 10 at Illinois.gov/B2B; community navigators avail…
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March 20, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [DATE] CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration Cle…
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March 20, 2023 at 8:04 PM

Illinois Department of Labor Recognizes March as National Ladder Safety Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2023 Contact: Paul Cicchini [email protected] Department of Labor Recognizes March as National Ladder Safety MonthAwareness campaign promotes ladder safety to reduce injuries and deathsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Depa…
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March 20, 2023 at 7:43 PM

Pritzker Administration Awards $38.7 Million to Improve Housing Accessibility and Stability for Vulnerable Illinoisans

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release March 20, 2023 Contact: Amy [email protected] Administration Awards $38.7 Million to Improve Housing Accessibility and Stability for Vulnerable Illinoisans State and federal funding will preserve and develop supportive housing for persons with disa…