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October 5, 2023 at 2:18 PM

Illinois Arts Council Agency Announces 2024 Arts and Foreign Language Education Planning Assistance Grant

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, October 5, [email protected] Illinois Arts Council Agency Announces 2024 Arts and Foreign Language Education Planning Assistance GrantThe Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA), in cooperation with the Illinois State Board of Ed…
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October 4, 2023 at 8:32 PM

State of Illinois’ Emergency Management Program achieves National EM Accreditation

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseOctober 4, 2023 Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] of Illinois’ Emergency Management Program achieves National EM AccreditationThis accreditation is Illinois’ fourth consecutive accreditation b…
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October 4, 2023 at 8:00 PM

HFS announces upcoming Director transition

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10.4.23 CONTACT:[email protected] announces upcoming Director transitionSPRINGFIELD – Director Theresa Eagleson, who has led the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services for the past five years, announced today that she will be lea…
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October 4, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site hosting candlelight walk Oct. 6 and 7

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, Oct. 4, 2023Media contact: [email protected]’s New Salem State Historic Site hosting candlelight walk Oct. 6 and 7PETERSBURG – The annual candlelight walk at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, a popular kick-off to the f…
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October 4, 2023 at 5:18 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Agency Transitions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, October 4, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Agency TransitionsChicago— Today Governor JB Pritzker announced several upcoming transitions in state agency leadership. Theresa Eagleson, Director of the Department of…
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October 4, 2023 at 3:49 PM

Pebbles, beloved bison at Buffalo Rock State Park, dies of natural causes

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, Oct. 4, 2023Media contact: [email protected], beloved bison at Buffalo Rock State Park, dies of natural causesOTTAWA – Pebbles, the eldest American bison at Buffalo Rock State Park, died Tuesday afternoon of natural causes. Sh…
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October 3, 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 Ill…
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October 3, 2023 at 7:33 PM

Illinois EPA Announces Funding Opportunity for Water Quality Management Program Projects

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2023   Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Announces Funding Opportunity for Water Quality Management Program Projects$750,000 in Funding Available Through Section 604b Grant ProgramSPRINGFIELD —Illinoi…
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October 3, 2023 at 7:05 PM

Illinois Celebrates National Women’s Business Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 03, 2023 DCEO Contact: [email protected] Celebrates National Women’s Business MonthDCEO Kicks Off Women’s Business Month with Proclamation, Events, Social Media CampaignCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Oppor…
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October 3, 2023 at 6:26 PM

Gov. Pritzker Highlights University of Chicago Banned Book Collection During Banned Books Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 3, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Highlights University of Chicago Banned Book Collection During Banned Books Week The University of Chicago Library’s banned book collection will soon be available to the public in …
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October 3, 2023 at 3:50 PM

OCTOBER IS COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING® MONTH IN ILLINOIS! STUDENTS AND FAMILIES CAN GET FREE HELP WITH COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AND GET READY FOR THE 2024-25 FAFSA®

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2023 Contact: Lynne Baker 847.831.8024 [email protected] IS COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING® MONTH IN ILLINOIS! STUDENTS AND FAMILIES CAN GET FREE HELP WITH COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AND GET READY FOR THE 2024-25 FAFSA® The 2024-25 Simplifi…
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October 3, 2023 at 3:08 PM

IDPH Launches Enhanced Hospital Report Card

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] [email protected] Launches Enhanced Hospital Report CardWebsite also includes updated Public Health Community Map with essential county-by-county health informationSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois…
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October 3, 2023 at 1:49 PM

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REQUESTS ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING VEHICLE INVOLVED IN CRASH OUTSIDE TEUTOPOLIS RESULTING IN ANHYDROUS AMMONIA LEAK

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2023 CONTACT: ISP Public Information [email protected] STATE POLICE REQUESTS ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING VEHICLE INVOLVED IN CRASH OUTSIDE TEUTOPOLIS RESULTING IN ANHYDROUS AMMONIA LEAKTEUTOPOLIS – The Illinois State Poli…
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October 2, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Department on Aging to Host Caregiver Roundtable in Rockford

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 2, 2023 CONTACT: [email protected] on Aging to Host Caregiver Roundtable in RockfordROCKFORD, Ill. – To gain insight into the needs and challenges of family caregivers in northern Illinois, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA), …
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October 2, 2023 at 6:46 PM

‘History of American Pies’ to explore culinary history at Lewis and Clark State Historic Site on Saturday, Oct. 7

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, Oct. 2, 2023Media contact: [email protected]‘History of American Pies’ to explore culinary history at Lewis and Clark State Historic Site on Saturday, Oct. 7HARTFORD – The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Madison County will host …
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October 2, 2023 at 6:12 PM

Governor Pritzker & IDPH Remind Illinoisans that Early Detection is Most Effective Way to Fight Breast Cancer

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govGovernor Pritzker & IDPH Remind Illinoisans that Early Detection is Most Effective Way to Fight Breast Cancer State of Illinois Observes National Breast Cancer Awareness Mont…
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October 2, 2023 at 4:32 PM

El gobernador Pritzker invita a las familias que cumplan con los requisitos a aplicar para asistencia para el pago de los servicios públicos

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 02, 2023 DCEO Contact: [email protected] gobernador Pritzker invita a las familias que cumplan con los requisitos a aplicar para asistencia para el pago de los servicios públicosLas aplicaciones de LIHEAP abren hoy, 2 de octubre, a hogares…
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October 2, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Governor Pritzker Encourages Eligible Families to Apply for Utility Assistance

Illinois e-News ReleaseGovernor Pritzker Encourages Eligible Families to Apply for Utility AssistanceLIHEAP Applications Open Today, October 2, for Income-Eligible Households with Seniors (60+), Illinoisans with a Documented Long-Term Disability, and Children Under 6CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker an…
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October 2, 2023 at 2:26 PM

Teutopolis Anhydrous Ammonia Spill Being Cleaned Up

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseSeptember 30, 2023Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Anhydrous Ammonia Spill Being Cleaned UpAll residents of Teutopolis have been allowed back in their homesSPRINGFIELD – The investigatio…
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October 2, 2023 at 2:03 PM

State, Federal, and Local Agencies Respond to Anhydrous Ammonia Leak in Effingham County

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 30, 2023 Contact: Kim [email protected] State, Federal, and Local Agencies Respond to Anhydrous Ammonia Leak in Effingham CountyState, Federal, and Local Agencies Respond to Anhydrous Ammonia Leak in Effingham County Local …
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October 2, 2023 at 1:28 PM

ILLINOIS ENGAGES WITH NATIONAL PROGRAM TO ADVANCE SOIL HEALTH

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2023 CONTACT: (217) [email protected] ENGAGES WITH NATIONAL PROGRAM TO ADVANCE SOIL HEALTHIllinois Department of Agriculture signs MOU for Illinois to utilize national metricsCHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Department of Agricu…
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September 29, 2023 at 6:02 PM

IDPH Welcomes CDC Recommendations for RSV Shots for Pregnant Illinoisans, Infants & Seniors

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] [email protected] Welcomes CDC Recommendations for RSV Shots for Pregnant Illinoisans, Infants & Seniors Illinois is Entering Respiratory Virus Season with Protection Available for Th…
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September 29, 2023 at 3:53 PM

October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month - Illinois DCFS reminds caregivers to practice the ABCs of safe sleep to save lives

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release September 29, 2023 Contact: Deborah Lopez312-937-0050October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month - Illinois DCFS reminds caregivers to practice the ABCs of safe sleep to save lives106 Illinois infants died as a result of unsafe sleep practices in 2022 CH…
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September 29, 2023 at 2:04 PM

Illinois Department on Aging to Honor Long-Term Care Residents During Residents’ Rights Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 29, 2023 CONTACT: [email protected] Department on Aging to Honor Long-Term Care Residents During Residents’ Rights MonthSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Joining advocates, residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, facility…
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September 28, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Illinois fall trout season opens Oct. 21 in locations statewide

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Sept. 28, 2023Media contact: [email protected] fall trout season opens Oct. 21 in locations statewideSPRINGFIELD – The 2023 Illinois fall trout season will open Saturday, Oct. 21 at 59 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the …
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September 28, 2023 at 6:37 PM

Illinois Conservation Police accredited by national boating safety standards organization

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Sept. 28, 2023Media contact: [email protected] Conservation Police accredited by national boating safety standards organizationSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Police has been accredited by the National Association of S…
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September 28, 2023 at 2:28 PM

Safety First as OSFM & IDOL Inspect Haunted Houses

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2023 Contact: IDOL: Paul Cicchini [email protected] OSFM: JC Fultz [email protected] Safety First as OSFM & IDOL Inspect Haunted HousesSPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM…
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September 28, 2023 at 2:06 PM

ICC Approves New Highway-Rail Safety Projects Across Peoria Metro Area

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2023 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected] Approves New Highway-Rail Safety Projects Across Peoria Metro AreaSpringfield, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved multiple projects to improv…
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September 27, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Drone use for hunting prohibited in Illinois, IDNR reminds hunters

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, June 27, 2023Media contact: [email protected] use for hunting prohibited in Illinois, IDNR reminds huntersSPRINGFIELD – The use of unmanned aircraft, or drones, for any aspect of hunting or recovery of wildlife is unlawful, the Illinois …
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September 26, 2023 at 9:01 PM

SPOTTED LANTERNFLY IDENTIFIED IN ILLINOIS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2023 CONTACT: [email protected] (217) 558-1546SPOTTED LANTERNFLY IDENTIFIED IN ILLINOIS Nuisance Pest Does Not Present Human or Animal Health ConcernsSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first detecti…
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September 26, 2023 at 6:41 PM

Airport of the Year awards announced by IDOT

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 26, 2023 CONTACT:Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Airport of the Year awards announced by IDOTHonors highlight commitment to safety, customer satisfactionSPRINGFIELD – Reflecting the importance and vitality of the state’s aviati…
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September 26, 2023 at 5:09 PM

IDOI Helps Illinois Life Insurance Consumers Collect More than $8 Million in Unclaimed Funds

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 26, 2023MEDIA [email protected] Helps Illinois Life Insurance Consumers Collect More than $8 Million in Unclaimed FundsChicago – It’s Life Insurance Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) has already…
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September 25, 2023 at 9:11 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 25, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Boards and CommissionsBuilding on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in h…
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September 22, 2023 at 9:03 PM

Pritzker Administration Launches Applications for State-Designated Cultural Districts

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2023 DCEO Contact: [email protected] Administration Launches Applications for State-Designated Cultural DistrictsEligible localities and nonprofits are encouraged to apply to be designated a State-Designated Cultural DistrictCH…
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September 22, 2023 at 8:12 PM

Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame to induct five new members

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, Sept. 22, 2023Media contact: Steve Ettinger, [email protected] Outdoor Hall of Fame to induct five new membersSPRINGFIELD – Five Illinoisans – Deanna Bazan, David Monk, Peter M. Murphy, Ed Pfaff and Gretchen Steele – will be inducted …
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September 22, 2023 at 4:19 PM

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE AND LABOR HIGHLIGHT NATIONAL FARM SAFETY WEEK, SEPTEMBER 18 – 22

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 22, 2023CONTACT:[email protected] (217) 558-1546ILLINOIS DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE AND LABOR HIGHLIGHT NATIONAL FARM SAFETY WEEK, SEPTEMBER 18 – 22SPRINGFIELD, IL – As Illinois and the nation approach the fall harvest season, the Illinois Dep…
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September 21, 2023 at 7:41 PM

ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL AGENCY ANNOUNCES 2024 MASTER/APPRENTICE PROGRAM

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, September 21, [email protected] ARTS COUNCIL AGENCY ANNOUNCES 2024 MASTER/APPRENTICE PROGRAMAPPLICATION/GUIDELINES NOW AVAILABLE The Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) is pleased to announce the opening of the fiscal y…
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September 21, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Governor Pritzker Issues Statement on Biden Administration’s Work Permit Expansions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 21, 2023 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Issues Statement on Biden Administration’s Work Permit Expansions  Chicago—Governor Pritzker issued the following statement after the announcement that President Biden and …
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September 20, 2023 at 6:33 PM

IDFPR Announces New Director of Banking

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: September 20, 2023 Contact: Chris [email protected] Announces New Director of BankingCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) announced today that Susana Soriano will serve as the next Di…
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September 20, 2023 at 4:57 PM

Pritzker Administration Provides $19 Million for Community Revitalization

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023 Contact: Andrew Field [email protected] Administration Provides $19 Million for Community Revitalization Strong Communities Program Assists 68 Units of Local Government With Affordable Housing Creation and Community Developm…
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September 19, 2023 at 2:05 PM

VETERANS' HOME AT MANTENO INVITES VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT ITS VETERANS PROGRAMS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 19, 2023CONTACT:Maureen S. Hartigan312-814-7260 - Office 773-590-9848 - [email protected]' HOME AT MANTENO INVITES VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT ITS VETERANS PROGRAMSManteno, IL – The Veterans' Home at Manteno invites volunteers t…
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September 18, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 18, 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 a…
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September 18, 2023 at 5:05 PM

Illinois Discontinues Statewide Testing of Freshwater Fish for Organochlorine Pesticides

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.gov Illinois Discontinues Statewide Testing of Freshwater Fish for Organochlorine PesticidesLow levels of pesticides in state fish population demonstrate effectiveness of environm…
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September 18, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Free car seat checks throughout the state as part of Child Passenger Safety Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 18, 2023 CONTACT:Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Free car seat checks throughout the state as part of Child Passenger Safety WeekCorrect installation of the proper seat could save your child’s lifeSPRINGFIELD — As part of N…
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September 18, 2023 at 2:20 PM

Gov. JB Pritzker Proclaims September 18-24, 2023, Rail Safety Week in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2023 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected]. JB Pritzker Proclaims September 18-24, 2023, Rail Safety Week in Illinois Chicago, IL – Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed September 18-24, 2023, Rail Safety Wee…
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September 18, 2023 at 2:09 PM

Department on Aging Announces Enhancements to Emergency Home Response Service

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 18, 2023 CONTACT: [email protected] on Aging Announces Enhancements to Emergency Home Response ServiceSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Older adults enrolled in the Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Emergency Home Response Service (EHRS) wi…
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September 15, 2023 at 9:06 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 15, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces One Appointment 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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September 15, 2023 at 8:34 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:Captain Eleanor “Ellie” LeBea…
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September 15, 2023 at 3:19 PM

OSFM Announces $4 Million in Funding for Small Equipment Grant Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: September 15, 2023 Contact: JC [email protected] Announces $4 Million in Funding for Small Equipment Grant ProgramAll applications must be submitted electronically or postmarked no later than December 15, 2023Springfield, Il…
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September 15, 2023 at 2:16 PM

During Food Safety Education Month, IDPH Offers Tips on Keeping Game Day Fun and Healthy

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.gov During Food Safety Education Month, IDPH Offers Tips on Keeping Game Day Fun and HealthyWhether tailgating or gathering around the TV, these tips will ensure safety is part of…