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July 28, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Banning Indoor E-Cigarette Use in Public Spaces

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 28, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Signs Bill Banning Indoor E-Cigarette Use in Public Spaces Electronic cigarettes can lead to lung damage over time CHICAGO — Today Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 1540, a bill banning …

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July 28, 2023 at 3:12 PM

TRAVIS DENNING COMPLETES DU QUOIN STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND LINEUP

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 28, 2023 Contact: Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283TRAVIS DENNING COMPLETES DU QUOIN STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND LINEUPTickets on Sale Now Du Quoin, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair is excited to complete the 2023 Grandstand lineup with singer/songwriter Travis Den…

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July 28, 2023 at 2:59 PM

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Increasing Mandatory Supervised Release Transparency, Advancing Criminal Justice Reform in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 28, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Signs Legislation Increasing Mandatory Supervised Release Transparency, Advancing Criminal Justice Reform in IllinoisLegislation will increase public safety while reducing the likelih…

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July 27, 2023 at 8:28 PM

Safe Routes to School application period begins

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 2023CONTACT: Paul Wappel 217.685.0082 Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919Safe Routes to School application period begins Program advances community projects to help students walk, bike and rollSPRINGFIELD – With students soon to be trading swim bags fo…

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July 27, 2023 at 8:03 PM

IDNR to accept bids for agricultural leases for 2024 through 2027

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, July 27, 2023CONTACT:Rachel TorbertOFFICE: (217) 785-3953CELL: (217) [email protected] to accept bids for agricultural leases for 2024 through 2027SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept…

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July 27, 2023 at 7:21 PM

Gov. Pritzker and DCFS Join Groundbreaking on Expanded Youth Care Facility

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 27, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker and DCFS Join Groundbreaking on Expanded Youth Care FacilityDCFS Capital Program Funds more than 50% of New Residential Facility at HoyletonHoyleton—Governor JB Pritzker joined Hoyl…

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July 27, 2023 at 7:05 PM

Illinois Gaming Board Approves Measures including Licenses for a Sportsbook in Rockford

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:July 27, 2023For More Information Contact:Beth [email protected] Gaming Board Approves Measures including Licenses for a Sportsbook in RockfordThe Illinois Gaming Board (the “IGB” or “Board”) considered several reg…

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July 27, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Public squirrel hunting open through Sept. 15 on participating private lands

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, July 27, 2023Media contact: [email protected] squirrel hunting open through Sept. 15 on participating private landsHunting opportunities made possible through IDNR’s Recreational Access ProgramSPRINGFIELD – Public squirrel hunti…

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July 27, 2023 at 5:18 PM

Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Strengthening Protections Against Misinformation at ‘Crisis Pregnancy Centers’

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 27, 2023 CONTACT [email protected] Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Strengthening Protections Against Misinformation at ‘Crisis Pregnancy Centers’ Chicago—Governor JB Pritzker signed SB1909 into law, also known as the Deceptive Practices…

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July 27, 2023 at 4:47 PM

Giannoulias Implementing Skip-the-Line Program at Busiest DMVs

Illinois e-News ReleaseJuly 27, 2023Henry Haupt(217) [email protected] Implementing Skip-the-Line Program at Busiest DMVsScheduling appointments and new extended hours part of initiative to save customers time• Push for more Illinoisans to renew online• Required appointments will r…

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July 27, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces New REV Deal & Breaks Ground on Expanded Facility in Du Quoin

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 27, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces New REV Deal & Breaks Ground on Expanded Facility in Du QuoinState’s REV incentive package supports Prysmian Group’s $64 million facility expansion, creating 80 new jo…

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July 26, 2023 at 8:43 PM

Summer Alcohol Safety Heat, Humidity, and Alcohol Can Be a Dangerous Mix

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 26, 2023 CONTACT: [email protected] Alcohol Safety Heat, Humidity, and Alcohol Can Be a Dangerous MixThe ILCC Warns About the Dangers of Drinking Outdoors on Hot Summer DaysThe Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) wou…

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July 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM

IDNR accepting grant applications for local park development

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, July 26, 2023Media contact: [email protected] accepting grant applications for local park developmentDeadline to submit OSLAD grant applications is Aug. 31SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting appl…

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July 26, 2023 at 6:12 PM

Illinois EPA Announces Funding Opportunity for Green Infrastructure Projects to Improve Water Quality

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 26, 2023 Contact: Kim [email protected] EPA Announces Funding Opportunity for Green Infrastructure Projects to Improve Water Quality$10 Million Available for Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities ProgramSPRINGFIELD —I…

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July 26, 2023 at 5:05 PM

DCEO to Host First-Ever Latinx Economic Summit on July 27

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2023 DCEO Contact: [email protected] to Host First-Ever Latinx Economic Summit on July 27First-of-its-kind convening at Malcolm X College in Chicago will bring together the Latinx business, education, and economic development communitie…

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July 26, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Illinois Department of Public Health Urges Public to Watch Out for Rabid Bats, Other Infected Animals

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] [email protected] Department of Public Health Urges Public to Watch Out for Rabid Bats, Other Infected AnimalsMore than two dozen cases of rabid bats found so far this yearSPRINGFIELD – The…

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July 26, 2023 at 4:05 PM

Busiest roadside mowing period underway planned to grow, protect pollinator habitat

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 26, 2023CONTACT: Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919Busiest roadside mowing period underway planned to grow, protect pollinator habitat Public urged to slow down, proceed with caution around heavy vehicles SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois…

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July 26, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Gov. Pritzker Signs HOME IL Bill Codifying Illinois Action on Homelessness Prevention

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 26, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Signs HOME IL Bill Codifying Illinois Action on Homelessness PreventionHB2831 codifies executive order forming Illinois Interagency Task Force on Homelessness and the Community Adv…

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July 25, 2023 at 8:17 PM

Gov. Pritzker Waives Penalties and Interest for Taxpayers in an Additional 13 Counties Affected by Recent Severe Weather

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 25, 2023 Media Contact: Maura Kownacki Phone: 312-814-1777Gov. Pritzker Waives Penalties and Interest for Taxpayers in an Additional 13 Counties Affected by Recent Severe Weather CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker announced today that he has expanded his ori…

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July 25, 2023 at 7:51 PM

Illinois Officials Expand Air Quality Messaging to Educate Residents and Encourage Actions to Protect Public Health

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2023 CONTACT:Kim Biggs (IEPA) – 217-558-1536 Mike Claffey (IDPH) – 312-814-4669Illinois Officials Expand Air Quality Messaging to Educate Residents and Encourage Actions to Protect Public HealthAir Pollution Action Day Program Expanding Statewid…

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July 25, 2023 at 7:14 PM

Pritzker Administration Invests in Early Childhood with Early Intervention Incentive Payments

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseJuly 25, 2023Contacts:Marisa [email protected] [email protected] Administration Invests in Early Childhood with Early Intervention Incentive PaymentsPayments recognize the value of Early Intervention serv…

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July 25, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Gov. Pritzker Takes Action to Bolster Illinois’ Hydrogen Economy

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [DATE] CONTACT [email protected] Gov. Pritzker Takes Action to Bolster Illinois’ Hydrogen EconomyLegislation creates a tax credit of $10 million per year for users of clean hydrogen in IllinoisCHICAGO — Further delivering on his commitment to m…

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July 25, 2023 at 4:41 PM

Gov. Pritzker, AFSCME Council 31 Announce Contract Ratification

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 25, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker, AFSCME Council 31 Announce Contract RatificationCHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker's administration and AFSCME Council 31—the largest union of frontline Illinois state employees—have an…

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July 24, 2023 at 9:14 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 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 adm…

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July 24, 2023 at 5:24 PM

Illinois EPA Announces $14 Million in Funding for Rehabilitation of Water Distribution System and Removal of Lead Service Lines in Dixmoor

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2023 Contact:  Kim Biggs [email protected] 217-558-1536 Illinois EPA Announces $14 Million in Funding for Rehabilitation of Water Distribution System and Removal of Lead Service Lines in DixmoorSPRINGFIELD — Illinois Environmental Pro…

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July 24, 2023 at 2:04 PM

Veterans and Gold Star Families Day at the 2023 Illinois State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT:Maureen S. Hartigan312-814-7260 - Office773-590-9848 - [email protected] and Gold Star Families Day at the 2023 Illinois State FairFree admission for veterans and immediate family on Sunday, August 13(Springfield) - The Illi…

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July 21, 2023 at 9:21 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Seventeen Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 21, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Seventeen Appointments to Boards and Commissions Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in h…

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July 21, 2023 at 8:16 PM

IDPH Announces $10 Million Program to Provide Air Purifiers to Improve Air Quality in Day Care Centers

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govIDPH Announces $10 Million Program to Provide Air Purifiers to Improve Air Quality in Day Care CentersSchool Facilities with Clean Air Record Fewer Sick Students and Improved Acade…

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July 21, 2023 at 5:55 PM

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Opening of New Lion Electric Factory in Joliet

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 21, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Celebrates Opening of New Lion Electric Factory in JolietLargest all-electric U.S. plant for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle production opens in IllinoisChicago—Today Governo…

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July 21, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces $38 Million for CEJA Workforce Hubs

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2023 DCEO Contact: [email protected] Gov. Pritzker Announces $38 Million for CEJA Workforce HubsEligible entities can apply through September 1st to serve as a regional clean energy training hub as part of the landmark Climate and Equitabl…

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July 20, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Giannoulias Announces Illinois to Receive Part of $12.4 Million Settlement from Raymond James Financial Entities

Illinois e-News ReleaseJuly 20, 2023Henry Haupt(217) [email protected] Announces Illinois to Receive Part of $12.4 Million Settlement from Raymond James Financial EntitiesIllinois is among five other states that found Raymond James charged unreasonable commissions on tradesIllinois…

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July 20, 2023 at 5:05 PM

Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Down in June

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: July 20, 2023 CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco | [email protected] Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Down in JuneSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate is down -0.1 percent…

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July 19, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Illinois EPA Completes 19 Used Tire Collections Throughout the State

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2023 Contact:  Kim Biggs [email protected] 217-558-1536 Illinois EPA Completes 19 Used Tire Collections Throughout the StateOver 428 Tons of Tires Collected and Properly Handled in April - JuneSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Environmental …

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July 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Gov. Pritzker Concludes United Kingdom Trade Mission in London with MOU between UK and Illinois-Based Energy companies

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 19, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Concludes United Kingdom Trade Mission in London with MOU between UK and Illinois-Based Energy companiesThe Governor joined delegation members in London to discuss continued bilate…

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July 18, 2023 at 8:27 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Intent to Sign MoU with UK to Advance Trade and Economic Development

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 18, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Intent to Sign MoU with UK to Advance Trade and Economic DevelopmentThe Governor joined delegation members in London to discuss hospitality, quantum, education, finance, an…

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July 18, 2023 at 4:39 PM

Stay Cool and Safe in and Around the Pool this Summer

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: July 18, 2023 Contact: JC [email protected] Stay Cool and Safe in and Around the Pool this SummerChildren younger than 5 account for 91% of drowning fatalities in home pools or hot tubsSpringfield, Ill- Pools are a popular summe…

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July 18, 2023 at 2:39 PM

Gov. Pritzker Statement on IL Supreme Court Ruling on SAFE-T Act

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 18, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Statement on IL Supreme Court Ruling on SAFE-T ActChicago—Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement on the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling on the Pretrial Fairness Act:“I…

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July 17, 2023 at 9:23 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Five Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 17, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Five 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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July 17, 2023 at 6:53 PM

Governor Pritzker Waives Penalties, Interest for Taxpayers Affected by Severe Weather

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 17, 2023 Media Contact: Maura Kownacki Phone: 312-814-1777Governor Pritzker Waives Penalties, Interest for Taxpayers Affected by Severe WeatherCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker announced today that individuals and businesses devastated by the severe weather…

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July 17, 2023 at 6:16 PM

Gov. Pritzker Continues United Kingdom Trade Mission with State Business and Education Leaders

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 17, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Continues United Kingdom Trade Mission with State Business and Education LeadersThe Governor joined with delegation members in London to promote the state’s achievements in business a…

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July 17, 2023 at 1:20 PM

Gov. Pritzker Leads Trade Mission to the United Kingdom

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 17, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Leads Trade Mission to the United KingdomGovernor to kick off the delegation meetingsCHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker concluded his visit to the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the…

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July 17, 2023 at 1:07 PM

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology to Connect Tech Talent with Exciting Career Opportunities at Upcoming Virtual Job Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 17, 2023FOR MORE INFORMATION:Jennifer [email protected] Department of Innovation & Technology to Connect Tech Talent with Exciting Career Opportunities at Upcoming Virtual Job FairSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Departmen…

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July 14, 2023 at 9:04 PM

All Illinois Counties Remain at Low Level for COVID-19 Hospital Admissions, RSV Activity

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2023 CONTACT:Jim Leach – [email protected] Illinois Counties Remain at Low Level for COVID-19 Hospital Admissions, RSV Activity IDPH supports ACIP recommendations on flu, RSV vaccinesSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of …

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July 14, 2023 at 6:09 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Communications Staff Transitions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 14, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Communications Staff TransitionsCHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker announced the following staff transitions on his communications team. Kamaria Morris will begin a new role as …

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July 14, 2023 at 2:07 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces $10 Million for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 14, 2023DCEO Contact:[email protected] Pritzker Announces $10 Million for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship ProgramEligible Community-Based Organizations Can Now Apply for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program FundingCHICAGO – Today,…

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July 13, 2023 at 6:27 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces Results of Social Equity Criteria Lottery to Award 55 Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization Licenses

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 13, 2023 CONTACT [email protected] Administration Announces Results of Social Equity Criteria Lottery to Award 55 Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization LicensesApplicants must prove certain social equity …

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July 13, 2023 at 5:47 PM

Dr. Michael Aiuvalasit to give archaeology lecture at Dickson Mounds

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2023For more information contact:Jamila WicksC: [email protected]. Michael Aiuvalasit to give archaeology lecture at Dickson MoundsPresentation will focus on applying new science to old questions in archaeologyLEWISTOWN — Dr…

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July 13, 2023 at 5:43 PM

Celebrate Illinois’ French heritage during Bastille Day at the Jarrot Mansion

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, July 13, 2023Media contact: Molly McKenzie, 618-235-7628Celebrate Illinois’ French heritage during Bastille Day at the Jarrot MansionVisitors will get a rare look inside an early Illinois mansionCAHOKIA – The oldest brick building in Illinois wil…

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July 13, 2023 at 4:26 PM

Illinois State Fair Launches Sensory Friendly Fair Initiative

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release June 13, 2023 Contact: Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283Illinois State Fair Launches Sensory Friendly Fair InitiativeLocal partners collaborate to expand accessibility to fairgoers with special needsSPRINGFIELD, IL – Globally, one in seven individuals live wit…

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July 12, 2023 at 7:05 PM

Illinois Arts Council Agency Announces FY23 Arts and Foreign Language Education Grant Recipients

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, July 12, 2023CONTACT [email protected] Arts Council Agency Announces FY23 Arts and Foreign Language Education Grant RecipientsThe Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA), in cooperation with the Illinois State Board of Education (I…

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