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September 14, 2023 at 7:23 PM

Illinois Gaming Board Caps Historic Summer at September Meeting

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:September 14, 2023For More Information Contact:Beth [email protected] Gaming Board Caps Historic Summer at September MeetingMeeting follows opening of three new casinos and a sportsbook since MayThe Illinois Gaming…

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September 14, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology selected as national awards finalist by NASCIO

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 14, 2023FOR MORE INFORMATION:Jennifer [email protected] Department of Innovation & Technology selected as national awards finalist by NASCIOThe National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) r…

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September 14, 2023 at 5:22 PM

Illinois Payroll Jobs Stable, Unemployment Rate Up Minimally in August

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: September 14, 2023 CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco | [email protected] Payroll Jobs Stable, Unemployment Rate Up Minimally in AugustSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate i…

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September 14, 2023 at 4:18 PM

IDOI Joins Five State Insurance Departments Seeking to Protect Consumers by Restricting Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance and Fixed Indemnity Coverage

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 14, 2023MEDIA [email protected] Joins Five State Insurance Departments Seeking to Protect Consumers by Restricting Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance and Fixed Indemnity CoverageChicago – The Illinois Department of Insuran…

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September 14, 2023 at 3:39 PM

Chicago’s Jane Byrne Interchange reconstruction competing for America’s top transportation project

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 14, 2023 CONTACT:Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Paul Wappel 217.782.3030 Chicago’s Jane Byrne Interchange reconstruction competing for America’s top transportation projectFourth time in six years IDOT in the mix for project of the yearCHICAGO – The r…

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September 14, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces UPSIDE Foods Will Open Its First Commercial-Scale Cultivated Meat Production Plant in Glenview

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 14, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces UPSIDE Foods Will Open Its First Commercial-Scale Cultivated Meat Production Plant in GlenviewUPSIDE Foods–the first cultivated meat company to receive FDA approval–s…

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September 14, 2023 at 2:39 PM

State of Illinois Receives Platinum Level 2023 Aetna Workplace Well-being Award for Second Consecutive Year

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 14, 2023CONTACT: Cathy Kwiatkowski, CMS [email protected] State of Illinois Receives Platinum Level 2023 Aetna Workplace Well-being Award for Second Consecutive YearAward celebrates the State’s dedication to workplace wellness, empha…

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September 14, 2023 at 2:06 PM

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission Recognizes National Sober Day on September 14th

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 14, 2023CONTACT: [email protected] Illinois Liquor Control Commission Recognizes National Sober Day on September 14th National Sober Day is recognized each year on September 14th as a day to celebrate those who have brok…

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September 13, 2023 at 9:03 PM

Gov. Pritzker Appoints Quiwana Bell as Assistant Secretary of Firearm Violence Prevention

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseSeptember 13, 2023Contacts:Rachel [email protected] [email protected]. Pritzker Appoints Quiwana Bell as Assistant Secretary of Firearm Violence Prevention SPRINGFIELD - Further bolstering Illinois’ commitment t…

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September 13, 2023 at 6:10 PM

IDPH Endorses CDC Recommendation for COVID-19 Shots that Target Current Strains

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 13, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] [email protected] Endorses CDC Recommendation for COVID-19 Shots that Target Current Strains Guidance is Issued as Data Indicates an Uptick in COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Recent Weeks i…

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September 13, 2023 at 3:09 PM

DCEO Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 13, 2023DCEO Contact:[email protected] Celebrates Hispanic Heritage MonthCHICAGO – The State of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-O…

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September 13, 2023 at 1:54 PM

Campus Fire Safety; A Top Priority for Students Living in On and Off-Campus Housing

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: September 13, 2023 Contact: JC [email protected] Fire Safety; A Top Priority for Students Living in On and Off-Campus Housing94 percent of fatal campus fires between 2000-2015 took place in off-campus housingSpringfield, I…

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September 12, 2023 at 8:36 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Retirement of Outstanding Deb

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 12, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Retirement of Outstanding Deb$50 Million in Economic Impact Further Solidifies State’s Strong Fiscal Position CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker announced $449 million in …

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September 12, 2023 at 6:55 PM

2023 Illinois State Fair Sets Historic Attendance Records

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release September 12, 2023 Contact [email protected] (217) 670-92832023 Illinois State Fair Sets Historic Attendance RecordsGreat weather, new promotions & infrastructure improvements credited for attendance boostSPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, Governor JB Pritz…

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September 12, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Illinois-Wisconsin to test cross-border interoperable communications and capabilities

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseSeptember 12, 2023Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Erik VielPublic Information Officer Andrew Beckett608-572-6073 / [email protected] to test cross-border interope…

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September 12, 2023 at 2:04 PM

Department on Aging Celebrates National Senior Center Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 12, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] on Aging Celebrates National Senior Center Month2023 Theme Encourages Older Adults to Discover Their CenterSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With National Senior Center Month in full swing, the Illinois Depart…

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September 11, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 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 hi…

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September 11, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Local planning initiatives awarded $11.4 million

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Sept. 11, 2023CONTACT:Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919Local planning initiatives awarded $11.4 millionProjects to address mobility across modes, asset management, quality of lifeSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation a…

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September 8, 2023 at 9:36 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:Emergency Medical Technician …

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September 8, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 8, 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 h…

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September 8, 2023 at 8:26 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:Lieutenant and Emergency Medi…

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September 8, 2023 at 7:47 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Major Electric Vehicle Battery Factory Coming to Kankakee County

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 8, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Major Electric Vehicle Battery Factory Coming to Kankakee CountyThe $2 billion investment will create 2,600 jobs at Gotion-operated plantVIDEO FROM TODAY’S EVENTS IS AVA…

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September 8, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Gov. Pritzker and Gotion Announce New $2 Billion Electric Vehicle Battery Gigafactory in Kankakee County

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 8, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker and Gotion Announce New $2 Billion Electric Vehicle Battery Gigafactory in Kankakee CountyHistoric company investment will create over 2,600 new good-paying jobs in MantenoMANTENO…

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September 8, 2023 at 6:41 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Deputy Governor, IDHS Transitions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 8, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Deputy Governor, IDHS TransitionsChicago—Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced the upcoming departure of Deputy Governor Sol Flores, who has served as Deputy Governor fo…

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September 8, 2023 at 4:07 PM

Gov. Pritzker and Gotion Announce New $2 Billion Electric Vehicle Battery Gigafactory in Kankakee County

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 8, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker and Gotion Announce New $2 Billion Electric Vehicle Battery Gigafactory in Kankakee CountyHistoric company investment will create over 2,600 new good-paying jobs in MantenoMANTENO…

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September 8, 2023 at 2:06 PM

Illinois Joins Global Campaign to Raise Awareness About Opioid Recovery During National Recovery Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseSeptember 8, 2023Contacts:Rachel [email protected] [email protected] Joins Global Campaign to Raise Awareness About Opioid Recovery During National Recovery MonthThe Chicago skyline will be lit purple to ra…

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September 7, 2023 at 5:28 PM

Strengthening readiness efforts for all Illinois communities during National Preparedness Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseSeptember 7, 2023 Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] readiness efforts for all Illinois communities during National Preparedness MonthSPRINGFIELD – September is the start of National Pr…

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September 7, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Health Science Building at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 7, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Health Science Building at Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleConstruction to begin on new state-of-the-art experiential learning center f…

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September 7, 2023 at 3:31 PM

USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Funding Awarded to Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release September 7, 2023 Contact:Tyler Bohannon (217) 720-3214USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Funding Awarded to IllinoisSPRINGFIELD, IL- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today awarded over $544,0…

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September 7, 2023 at 1:19 PM

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Back-to-School Season in Springfield with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 7, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Celebrates Back-to-School Season in Springfield with U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel CardonaTour highlighted elementary school afterschool programs and statewide K-12 educati…

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September 6, 2023 at 6:33 PM

IDPH Awards $249,000 Grant to Peoria Hospital to Improve Pediatric Emergency, Disaster Readiness

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 6, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] [email protected] IDPH Awards $249,000 Grant to Peoria Hospital to Improve Pediatric Emergency, Disaster ReadinessFunding for Children’s Hospital of Illinois will be used to assess disaster car…

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September 6, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Gov. Pritzker and Incobrasa Industries Break Ground on $250 Million Manufacturing Facility Expansion

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 6, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker and Incobrasa Industries Break Ground on $250 Million Manufacturing Facility ExpansionNew expansions to the soybean processing plant in Gilman will increase jobs, commerce, and…

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September 5, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Effingham Fire Department Achieves SHARP Designation

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 5, 2023Contact:Paul Cicchini [email protected] Fire Department Achieves SHARP DesignationDepartment recognized for exceptional commitment to workplace safetySPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor's (IDOL) On-…

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September 4, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Illinois Department of Labor Presents 2023 Labor Day Report

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2023 Contact:Paul Cicchini [email protected] Department of Labor Presents 2023 Labor Day ReportReport highlights Department’s focus on education, enforcement and community partnershipsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois De…

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September 1, 2023 at 9:35 PM

Illinois Liquor Control Commission Reminder: Celebrate Labor Day Responsibly

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 1, 2023CONTACT:[email protected] Liquor Control Commission Reminder: Celebrate Labor Day ResponsiblyThe Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is reminding Illinois residents to celebrate Labor Day responsibly.Ac…

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September 1, 2023 at 8:33 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 1, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and CommissionsBuilding on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment in his ad…

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September 1, 2023 at 8:06 PM

Illinois Announces LIHEAP Program Year Schedule Expansion for Energy Bill Assistance

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 01, 2023 DCEO Contact: [email protected] Announces LIHEAP Program Year Schedule Expansion for Energy Bill AssistanceExpanded program year and tiered application will prioritize families most in need of assistance; Applications will…

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September 1, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Illinois DCFS Launches Child Welfare Dashboard and Study of Child Protection Services to Increase Transparency and Accountability

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseSeptember 1, 2023Contact: Heather [email protected] DCFS Launches Child Welfare Dashboard and Study of Child Protection Services to Increase Transparency and AccountabilityDepartment publishes metrics online; partners …

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September 1, 2023 at 5:38 PM

Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund Program Closing in 60 Days

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Sept. 1, 2023 Contact: Andrew [email protected] Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund Program Closing in 60 DaysHomeowners struggling to stay current with housing payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic have until Oct. 31 to apply for free aid.CHICAGO – The…

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September 1, 2023 at 2:08 PM

ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL AGENCY ANNOUNCES 2024 ARTIST FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, September 1, [email protected] ARTS COUNCIL AGENCY ANNOUNCES 2024 ARTIST FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMAPPLICATION/GUIDELINES NOW AVAILABLEThe Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) is pleased to announce the opening of the fiscal yea…

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August 31, 2023 at 6:13 PM

Giannoulias to Launch Skip-the-Line Program Friday at State's Busiest DMVs

Illinois e-News ReleaseAugust 31, 2023Leen Yassine(773) [email protected] to Launch Skip-the-Line Program Friday at State's Busiest DMVsScheduling appointments and new extended hours part of initiative to save customers time• Push for more Illinoisans to renew online• Required ap…

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August 31, 2023 at 5:14 PM

Lanes opening where possible for Labor Day weekend travel

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 31, 2023 CONTACT:Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Lanes opening where possible for Labor Day weekend travelNon-emergency closures suspended, public should still expect work zones   SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transpo…

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August 30, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Impaired driving over Labor Day - “It’s Not a Game”

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 30, 2023 CONTACT:Paul Wappel (IDOT) 217.685.0082 Maria Castaneda (IDOT) 312.447.1919Melaney Arnold (ISP) 217.524.2500Impaired driving over Labor Day - “It’s Not a Game”IDOT, Illinois State Police remind motorists to drive sober, buckle upSPRINGFIELD…

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August 30, 2023 at 4:45 PM

Illinois State Museum and Jewish Federation partner for Violins of Hope

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2023 For more information contact:Jamila WicksC: [email protected] State Museum and Jewish Federation partner for Violins of Hope Features a display and recital with Holocaust-era violinsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois St…

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August 29, 2023 at 5:41 PM

IDPH & Shelby County Announce Negative Environmental Testing Results for Legionella Bacteria in Findlay

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 29, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govIDPH & Shelby County Announce Negative Environmental Testing Results for Legionella Bacteria in Findlay SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Shel…

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August 29, 2023 at 5:22 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Increased Access to Mental Health Services for Rural Farmers and Agricultural Communities

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 29, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Increased Access to Mental Health Services for Rural Farmers and Agricultural Communities2023 Farm Progress Show in Decatur kicks off initiative to improve care options i…

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August 28, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 28, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Boards and CommissionsBuilding on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his ad…

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August 28, 2023 at 7:26 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Opening of South Central Illinois Training & Innovation Center

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 28, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Opening of South Central Illinois Training & Innovation Center$8.6 million state investment supports first-of-its-kind training center for Montgomery & Macoupin co…

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August 25, 2023 at 9:24 PM

Kankakee River State Park's Chippewa campground reopening Aug. 28

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, Aug. 25, 2023Media contact: [email protected] River State Park's Chippewa campground reopening Aug. 28Popular campsite will be open for Labor Day holiday weekendKANKAKEE – Kankakee River State Park's popular Chippewa campground …

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August 25, 2023 at 9:12 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Four Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, August 25, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Four Appointments to Boards and CommissionsBuilding on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his a…

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