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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…

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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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