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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…

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March 20, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Illinois Counties Lead the Nation for Corn and Soybean Production in 2022

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2023 CONTACT: Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283Illinois Counties Lead the Nation for Corn and Soybean Production in 2022SPRINGFIELD, IL – The USDA National Agriculture Statistic Service (NASS) released county estimates for 2022 corn and soybean produ…

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March 17, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Illinois Breaks Film Industry Records with Nearly $700 Million in Expenditures

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 17, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Illinois Breaks Film Industry Records with Nearly $700 Million in ExpendituresIllinois shatters pre-pandemic film production expenditure records by more than $130 millionCH…

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March 17, 2023 at 9:28 PM

Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 17, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Takes Bill ActionToday, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action:Bill Number: SB 1794Description: Amends the Local Government Taxpayers' Bill of Rights Act, the Illinois M…

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March 17, 2023 at 6:06 PM

IDPH Reports 9 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 17, 2023CONTACT:[email protected] Reports 9 Illinois Counties at an Elevated Community Level for COVID-19Public Health Officials Launched Distribution this Week of HEPA Air Purifiers to Schools Across Illinois to Help Reduce Transmiss…

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March 17, 2023 at 5:36 PM

Gov. Pritzker Shares Proposed Higher Education Investments at Malcolm X College in Chicago

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 17, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Shares Proposed Higher Education Investments at Malcolm X College in ChicagoWith Increased Funding, Virtually All Community College Students at or Below the Median Income Level Can A…

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March 17, 2023 at 5:11 PM

Illinois Climate Bank Announces over $250 Million in Climate Finance Achieved in First Year

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, March 17, [email protected] Climate Bank Announces over $250 Million in Climate Finance Achieved in First YearCommunity input meetings ongoing for up $1.3 billion in federal grant opportunitiesCHICAGO — The Illinois …

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March 17, 2023 at 2:14 PM

Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice to host job screenings

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 15, 2023 CONTACT:Dominique [email protected] Department of Juvenile Justice to host job screenings SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) will host employment screening events in St. Charles and Alt…

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March 16, 2023 at 9:58 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Eleven Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 16, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Eleven Appointments to Boards and CommissionsBuilding on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in hi…

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March 16, 2023 at 5:57 PM

Gov. Pritzker visits Joliet Community College to Share Proposed Investments in Higher Education

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 16, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker visits Joliet Community College to Share Proposed Investments in Higher Education With Increased Funding, Virtually All Community College Students at or Below the Median Income Lev…

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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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