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August 25, 2023 at 8:54 PM

Visit the Illinois Liquor Control Commission at the 2023 Du Quoin State Fair!

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2023CONTACT:[email protected] the Illinois Liquor Control Commission at the 2023 Du Quoin State Fair!The ILCC’s Table Will Have Educational Materials, Games, and GiveawaysThe Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC)…

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August 25, 2023 at 8:30 PM

IDNR announces key dates and information for 2023-2024 waterfowl season

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, Aug. 25, 2023Media contact: [email protected] announces key dates and information for 2023-2024 waterfowl seasonSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters of key dates and other …

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August 25, 2023 at 7:16 PM

Emerald Village Senior Living Facility Fire Disaster Declaration with the U.S. Small Business Administration in Schaumburg (Cook County)

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseAugust 25, 2023 Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Village Senior Living Facility Fire Disaster Declaration with the U.S. Small Business Administration in Schaumburg (Cook County)Schaumburg –…

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August 25, 2023 at 6:03 PM

IDPH Reports Rising COVID-19 Activity

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] [email protected] Reports Rising COVID-19 Activity Public Health Department is Closely Monitoring Respiratory Illness Data, Including Uptick in COVID-19 in Other StatesCHICAGO – The Illinoi…

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August 25, 2023 at 4:52 PM

11 organizations receive Natural Areas Stewardship Grants from IDNR

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, Aug. 25, 2023Media contact: [email protected] organizations receive Natural Areas Stewardship Grants from IDNRSPRINGFIELD – Eleven grants totaling nearly $750,000 have been awarded to Illinois land trusts to support stewardship on lan…

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August 25, 2023 at 3:57 PM

Giannoulias Awards $27 Million to Support Public Library Services and Literacy Efforts

Illinois e-News ReleaseAugust 25, 2023Leen Yassine(773) [email protected] Awards $27 Million to Support Public Library Services and Literacy EffortsGrants support equitable access to library programs and adult literacyIn support of libraries, education and lifelong learning, Illi…

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August 25, 2023 at 3:12 PM

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Saline River Farms Facility

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 25, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Saline River Farms Facility With support from the state’s EDGE program and a USDA grant, Saline River Farms is investing $34.5 million to repair and…

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August 25, 2023 at 2:12 PM

ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL AGENCY ANNOUNCES FY24 REBUILD ILLINOIS CULTURAL CAPITAL PLANNING GRANTS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [DATE] CONTACT [email protected] ARTS COUNCIL AGENCY ANNOUNCES FY24 REBUILD ILLINOIS CULTURAL CAPITAL PLANNING GRANTSThe Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) is pleased to announce the release of Fiscal Year 2024 Rebuild Illinois Cultura…

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August 24, 2023 at 6:53 PM

Gov. Pritzker & MicroLink Devices Announce Manufacturing Expansion in Niles as Part of REV Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2023 DCEO Contact: [email protected] Gov. Pritzker & MicroLink Devices Announce Manufacturing Expansion in Niles as Part of REV IllinoisNILES – Governor JB Pritzker and MicroLink Devices today announced a new Reimagining Energy and Ve…

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August 24, 2023 at 3:06 PM

ILLINOIS GRAIN TOUR BEGINS TUESDAY, AUGUST 29

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2023 CONTACT:Krista Lisser: 217-558-1546ILLINOIS GRAIN TOUR BEGINS TUESDAY, AUGUST 29SPRINGFIELD, IL – Beginning Tuesday, August 29 the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host 31 international buyers from seven different Latin Ameri…

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August 23, 2023 at 6:33 PM

IDPH Reports First Illinois West Nile Virus Death of 2023

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govIDPH Reports First Illinois West Nile Virus Death of 2023 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the first Illinois human West Nile virus (WNV)-relate…

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August 23, 2023 at 6:02 PM

DU QUOIN STATE FAIR PARADE CANCELED DUE TO FORECASTED EXCESSIVE HEAT

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 23, 2023 Contact:Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283DU QUOIN STATE FAIR PARADE CANCELED DUE TO FORECASTED EXCESSIVE HEATDu Quoin, IL – Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure safety of parade participants and spectators, the Du Quoin State Fair Parad…

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August 23, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Illinois EPA Announces Six Fall 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2023 Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Announces Six Fall 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection EventsOne-day collection events to be held in addition to five long-term collection locationsSPRINGFIE…

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August 23, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Federal Grant Supporting Tradeswomen in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 23, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Federal Grant Supporting Tradeswomen in IllinoisIllinois Department of Labor and co-grantee Chicago Women in Trades to promote careers in construction, infrastructure C…

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August 23, 2023 at 3:47 PM

USDA SECRETARY VILSACK ISSUES ADDITIONAL DROUGHT DISASTER DESIGNATIONS IN ILLINOIS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2023 CONTACT: Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283USDA SECRETARY VILSACK ISSUES ADDITIONAL DROUGHT DISASTER DESIGNATIONS IN ILLINOISSPRINGFIELD, IL – USDA Secretary Vilsack issued additional counties with disaster designation for drought that occurred …

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August 23, 2023 at 3:34 PM

Back-to-School Tax Benefits Available for both Parents and Educators

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseAugust 23, 2023Media Contact: Maura KownackiPhone: 312-814-1777E-mail: [email protected] Tax Benefits Available for both Parents and EducatorsCHICAGO - With back-to-school time upon us, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is r…

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August 23, 2023 at 2:08 PM

Public Health Information and Services to be Provided at DuQuoin State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] [email protected] Health Information and Services to be Provided at DuQuoin State FairIDPH tent will offer dental exams, gun locks, Narcan and more during the fair in Southern IllinoisSPRIN…

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August 22, 2023 at 9:11 PM

IDOI Announces New Law Protecting Coverage for Preventive Services

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 22, 2023MEDIA [email protected] Announces New Law Protecting Coverage for Preventive Servicesincluding Reproductive Health Care, under the Affordable Care ActChicago - Governor Pritzker recently signed legislation codifying prot…

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August 22, 2023 at 5:41 PM

IDNR recognizes 2023 Outstanding Volunteers of the Year

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, Aug. 22, 2023Media contact: [email protected] recognizes 2023 Outstanding Volunteers of the YearVolunteers provide vital support to parks, preserves, historic sites, and Illinois State MuseumSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of…

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August 22, 2023 at 1:23 PM

Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice wins national award for family engagement

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2023 CONTACT:Dominique [email protected] Department of Juvenile Justice wins national award for family engagementCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) announced today that the Illinois Youth Cent…

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August 21, 2023 at 9:35 PM

IDPH Warns Illinoisans to Protect Themselves from Dangerously High Heat

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govIDPH Warns Illinoisans to Protect Themselves from Dangerously High Heat SPRINGFIELD – With dangerously high levels of heat forecast across the state of Illinois in the coming day…

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August 21, 2023 at 7:17 PM

Illinois EPA Invests Over a Half Billion Dollars in Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects in Fourth Quarter of FY23

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 21, 2023 Contact: Kim [email protected] EPA Invests Over a Half Billion Dollars in Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects in Fourth Quarter of FY23Over $53 Million in Loan Forgiveness Granted to Loan RecipientsSPRINGFI…

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August 21, 2023 at 6:43 PM

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Start of New School Year at UIUC and Shares Historic Investments in Education and Equity

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 21, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Celebrates Start of New School Year at UIUC and Shares Historic Investments in Education and EquityEvent welcomed students to campus and highlighted the administration’s increased f…

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August 21, 2023 at 1:32 PM

Back to school is about emergency preparedness, disaster readiness, and vital digital technology

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseAugust 21, 2023Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] to school is about emergency preparedness, disaster readiness, and vital digital technologyCHICAGO – In the coming days, students across Illinoi…

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August 18, 2023 at 3:26 PM

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Address Food Deserts Across Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 18, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Address Food Deserts Across IllinoisSB 850 establishes the Illinois Grocery Initiative, investing $20 million in food deserts across the stateMETRO EAST – Today…

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August 17, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces Recipients of Megasites Investment Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 2023 DCEO Contact: [email protected] Pritzker Announces Recipients of Megasites Investment ProgramCHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipient…

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August 17, 2023 at 5:26 PM

Illinois Total Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Reach Record High, Unemployment Rate Stable in July

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: August 17, 2023 CONTACT:Rebecca Cisco | [email protected] Illinois Total Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Reach Record High, Unemployment Rate Stable in JulySPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemp…

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August 17, 2023 at 4:37 PM

Jane Byrne, Weber Road interchanges earn top honors

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 17, 2023 CONTACT:Guy Tridgell 312.343.1731Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Jane Byrne, Weber Road interchanges earn top honorsCHICAGO – The reconstruction and modernization of the Jane Byrne and Weber Road interchanges have won top honors among Midwest…

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August 16, 2023 at 11:36 PM

SALE OF CHAMPIONS INVESTS IN TOMORROW'S AGRICULTURAL LEADERS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseAugust 16, 2023Contact:Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283SALE OF CHAMPIONS INVESTS IN TOMORROW'S AGRICULTURAL LEADERSGovernor JB Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker Donate $105,000 SPRINGFIELD, IL – Being in the Governor's Sale of Champions is something all live…

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August 16, 2023 at 9:03 PM

IDPH, Illinois EPA & Shelby County Health Department Investigating Cluster of Legionnaires’ Cases in Findlay

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 16, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govIDPH, Illinois EPA & Shelby County Health Department Investigating Cluster of Legionnaires’ Cases in FindlaySPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is w…

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August 16, 2023 at 7:36 PM

EARLY CHILDHOOD ACCESS CONSORTIUM FOR EQUITY RELEASES FIRST ANNUAL REPORT

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2023ContactIllinois Board of Higher Education: José García - 773-758-4955Illinois Community College Board: Matt Berry - 217-785-7411Illinois Student Assistance Commission: Lynne Baker - 847-831-8024EARLY CHILDHOOD ACCESS CONSORTIUM FOR EQUITY R…

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August 16, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Gov. Pritzker Vetoes Legislation

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 16, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Vetoes LegislationSPRINGFIELD – Today, Governor JB Pritzker vetoed the following legislation: House Bill 3445 – Amendatory VetoHouse Bill 3445 is an omnibus energy bill that make…

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August 15, 2023 at 8:09 PM

President Biden approves Gov. Pritzker’s Illinois Disaster Declaration for July 2023 Severe Weather, Unlocking Federal Individual Assistance

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 15, 2023 CONTACT [email protected] Biden approves Gov. Pritzker’s Illinois Disaster Declaration for July 2023 Severe Weather, Unlocking Federal Individual Assistance FEMA’s individual assistance could include grants for…

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August 15, 2023 at 7:58 PM

USDA SECRETARY VILSACK ISSUES ADDITIONAL DROUGHT DISASTER DESIGNATIONS IN ILLINOIS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2023 CONTACT:Krista Lisser (217) 670-9283 USDA SECRETARY VILSACK ISSUES ADDITIONAL DROUGHT DISASTER DESIGNATIONS IN ILLINOISSPRINGFIELD, IL – USDA Secretary Vilsack issued a disaster declaration for Fulton, Mason and Tazewell counties for droug…

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August 14, 2023 at 9:13 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 14, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Three 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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August 14, 2023 at 5:12 PM

Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Expanding Excused Absences for Work-Based Learning Events

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 14, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Signs Bill Expanding Excused Absences for Work-Based Learning EventsSpringfield—Today Governor JB Pritzker signed HB3814 into law, allowing students attending work-based learning ev…

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August 14, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice to host job screenings

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 14, 2023CONTACT:Dominique [email protected] Department of Juvenile Justice to host job screenings SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) will host employment screening events for its Juvenile Justi…

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August 14, 2023 at 1:21 PM

Gov. Pritzker Takes Action to Hold Gun Manufacturers Accountable

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 14, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Takes Action to Hold Gun Manufacturers AccountableCHICAGO — Building on historic action to protect Illinoisans from gun violence and just a day after the Illinois Supreme Court uphe…

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August 11, 2023 at 9:39 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 11, 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 a…

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August 11, 2023 at 9:32 PM

Joint Statement from Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois Department of Human Services

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 11, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Statement from Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois Department of Human ServicesDirector Vohra, Secretary Hou react to Illinois Su…

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August 11, 2023 at 9:11 PM

Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 11, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Takes Bill ActionToday, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action:   Bill Number: HB0219 Description: Provides for the possibility of recovering punitive damages in wrongf…

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August 11, 2023 at 7:11 PM

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Hospitality Opportunities in Gaming Industry for Formerly Incarcerated Illinoisans

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 11, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Hospitality Opportunities in Gaming Industry for Formerly Incarcerated Illinoisans SB 1462 allows the Illinois Gaming Board to consider individual circum…

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August 11, 2023 at 6:36 PM

IDPH Reports all Illinois Counties at Low Level for COVID-19

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, August 11, 2023CONTACT:Melaney Arnold – [email protected] Reports all Illinois Counties at Low Level for COVID-19 Public Health Department is Closely Monitoring Broad Acute Respiratory Illness Data, Including COVID-19, Flu…

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August 11, 2023 at 6:21 PM

Gov. Pritzker Vetoes Legislation

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 11, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Vetoes LegislationSPRINGFIELD – Today, Governor JB Pritzker vetoed the following legislation: Senate Bill 76 – VetoSenate Bill 76 removes the moratorium on new construction of nucle…

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August 11, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Creating a Grant Program for Students Majoring in Technology Fields

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 11, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Signs Legislation Creating a Grant Program for Students Majoring in Technology FieldsHB 1378 allows students in IT fields to receive a grant amount up to the total cost of attendanc…

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August 11, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Internal Review Identifies Additional Federal Match Owed to State For Developmental Disability Services Provided

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUG. 11, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govInternal Review Identifies Additional Federal Match Owed to State For Developmental Disability Services ProvidedFollowing a comprehensive internal review of federal revenue reimbursem…

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August 11, 2023 at 2:55 PM

Gov. Pritzker Issues Statement on IL Supreme Court Ruling Upholding the Protect Illinois Communities Act

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 11, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Issues Statement on IL Supreme Court Ruling Upholding the Protect Illinois Communities ActCHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement in response to the Illinois S…

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August 11, 2023 at 1:38 PM

Illinois DCFS Welcomes Foster and Adoptive Families, Shares Safety Messages and Recruits Potential Employees During the 2023 Illinois State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 11, 2023Contact: Deborah LopezIllinois DCFS312-937-0050Illinois DCFS Welcomes Foster and Adoptive Families, Shares Safety Messages and Recruits Potential Employees During the 2023 Illinois State Fair SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Childre…

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August 10, 2023 at 8:32 PM

Gaming Board Welcomes New Gaming Agents at Police Academy Graduation Ceremony

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:August 10, 2023For More Information Contact:Beth [email protected] Board Welcomes New Gaming Agents at Police Academy Graduation CeremonyThe Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) welcomed two new gaming agent trainees to the a…

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August 10, 2023 at 5:32 PM

Illinois EPA State Fair Exhibits Promote Energy Education

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 10, 2023 Contact: Kim [email protected] EPA State Fair Exhibits Promote Energy EducationFairgoers Young and Old Can Learn about Clean Energy, Electric Vehicles, and MoreSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection A…

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