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October 16, 2023 at 2:20 PM

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology’s Adam Ford Honored with State Cybersecurity Award

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 16, 2023 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jennifer [email protected] Department of Innovation & Technology’s Adam Ford Honored with State Cybersecurity Award The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NAS…

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October 16, 2023 at 1:22 PM

Governor Pritzker Issues Statement On Alleged Hate Crimes In Plainfield

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 16, 2023 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Issues Statement On Alleged Hate Crimes In PlainfieldChicago— Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement following recent charges against a Plainfield man accused of m…

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October 13, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 13, 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 appointment in his ad…

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October 13, 2023 at 9:04 PM

IDPH Reports Measles Case Identified in Cook County

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 13, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govIDPH Reports Measles Case Identified in Cook CountyFirst Measles Case in Illinois Since 2019 is a Reminder of the Importance of Measles Vaccine CHICAGO – The Illinois Department…

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October 13, 2023 at 8:32 PM

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Manufacturing Month with Business Stops Across Chicago

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 13, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Manufacturing Month with Business Stops Across ChicagoTours included Hispanic-owned small businesses and National Safety Apparel production f…

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October 13, 2023 at 7:51 PM

Pritzker Administration on Heightened Alert for Illinois Threats in Wake of Middle East Conflict

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseOctober 13, 2023Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Brendan Kelly Public Information Officer Melaney Arnold 217-782-6639 / [email protected]  Pritzker Administration on Heightened …

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October 13, 2023 at 7:28 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces $1 Billion Federal Funding for the Midwest Hydrogen Hub

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 13, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces $1 Billion Federal Funding for the Midwest Hydrogen HubThe $1 billion award will boost decarbonization efforts in Illinois and other Midwestern statesCHICAGO — Illinois j…

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October 13, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Governor Pritzker Launches $2.5 Million Economic Empowerment Centers Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 13, 2023  DCEO Contact:  [email protected]  Governor Pritzker Launches $2.5 Million Economic Empowerment Centers ProgramEligible Career Education Agencies and Non-Profit Organizations Can Now Apply to Be Illinois Economic Empowerment Cent…

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October 13, 2023 at 6:05 PM

IDPH Encourages Illinoisans to Protect Themselves from Full Range of Respiratory Viruses

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                            October 13, 2023                                                                                                              CONTACT:[email protected]                 …

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October 12, 2023 at 7:25 PM

Lewis and Clark State Historic Site to host fall craft fair Saturday, Oct. 21

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Oct. 12, 2023Media contact: [email protected] and Clark State Historic Site to host fall craft fair Saturday, Oct. 21HARTFORD – The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Madison County will host its fourth annual historic craft fair on…

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October 12, 2023 at 7:05 PM

Fort Massac Encampment returns to Metropolis Oct. 21-22

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Oct. 12, 2023Media contact: [email protected] Massac Encampment returns to Metropolis Oct. 21-22METROPOLIS – The popular Fort Massac Encampment, which has drawn thousands of visitors to southern Illinois every fall for nearly 50 y…

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October 12, 2023 at 5:58 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces $21 Million for CEJA Contractor Incubator Hubs

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2023DCEO Contact: [email protected]   Gov. Pritzker Announces $21 Million for CEJA Contractor Incubator HubsEligible entities can apply to serve as a regional clean energy contractor incubator hub as part of the landmark Climate and Eq…

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October 12, 2023 at 5:27 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Paid Tech Trainee Program to Diversify and Strengthen State’s Workforce

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 12, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Paid Tech Trainee Program to Diversify and Strengthen State’s WorkforceCity Colleges of Chicago and Lincoln Land Community College will host training sites while partic…

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October 12, 2023 at 2:06 PM

Department on Aging to Provide Medicare Counseling During Open Enrollment Period

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 12, 2023 CONTACT: [email protected] Department on Aging to Provide Medicare Counseling During Open Enrollment Period Get Free, Unbiased Help From a Certified Health Insurance CounselorSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With the Medicare open enrollment per…

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October 11, 2023 at 2:29 PM

Illinois Department on Aging Announces 2023 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Inductees

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 11, 2023 CONTACT: [email protected] Department on Aging Announces 2023 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame InducteesThree Older Adults to be Honored During Local Award CeremoniesSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Dir…

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October 10, 2023 at 5:58 PM

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Opening of Eli’s Cheesecake’s Expanded Facility

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 10, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Celebrates Opening of Eli’s Cheesecake’s Expanded FacilityEli’s Cheesecake expands facility for the first time in more than 30 years with $10 million investmentCHICAGO – Governor …

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October 10, 2023 at 3:32 PM

ILCC Adopts Permanent Rule Regulating Placement and Display of Co-Branded Alcoholic Beverages in Retail Establishments

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 10, 2023CONTACT:[email protected] Adopts Permanent Rule Regulating Placement and Display of Co-Branded Alcoholic Beverages in Retail EstablishmentsPermanent rule prevents consumer confusion between alcoholic and non-alcoh…

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October 9, 2023 at 2:33 PM

Cooking Safety Starts with YOU! Pay Attention to Fire Prevention

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: October 9, 2023 Contact: JC [email protected] Safety Starts with YOU! Pay Attention to Fire PreventionUnattended cooking is the leading cause of home cooking fires and related deathsSpringfield, Ill- Governor JB Pritzker …

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October 9, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release October 9, 2023 Contact: Deborah Lopez312-937-0050Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14Illinois DCFS distributes smoke alarms to 897 Illinois families this year, reminds the public to practice a home fire escape plan(CHICAGO) – Fire Prevention WeekTM is Oc…

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October 6, 2023 at 8:04 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces Small Business Grant Awards for B2B Restaurants, Hotels and Arts

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2023 DCEO Contact: [email protected] Administration Announces Small Business Grant Awards for B2B Restaurants, Hotels and ArtsCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the conclu…

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October 6, 2023 at 5:33 PM

Governor Pritzker announces $2.1 million in grants for 13 local bike path projects

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, Oct. 6, 2023Media contact: [email protected] Pritzker announces $2.1 million in grants for 13 local bike path projectsLatest round of IDNR bike path grants support development of trails in seven countiesSPRINGFIELD – A total of …

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October 6, 2023 at 3:27 PM

Illinois Conservation Foundation to host 2023 Director’s Hunt at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 Contact: Steve [email protected] Conservation Foundation to host 2023 Director’s Hunt at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife AreaSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) i…

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October 5, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Pritzker Administration Awarded $16 Million from the Department of Energy to Improve Grid Resiliency

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 5, 2023CONTACT: [email protected] cell: 312-590-1044Pritzker Administration Awarded $16 Million from the Department of Energy to Improve Grid ResiliencyNew funds will help local municipal and co-op utilities across the state improve po…

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October 5, 2023 at 3:57 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Launch of Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 5, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Launch of Chan Zuckerberg Biohub ChicagoCZ Biohub brings together leading science and technology institutions to solve scientific challengesCHICAGO — Today, Governor JB …

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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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