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January 3, 2024 at 6:33 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Heidi Mueller as Next Director of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, January 3, 2024 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Heidi Mueller as Next Director of Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesMueller currently serves as Director of the IL Department of Juvenile Justice where…
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January 3, 2024 at 6:06 PM

State Provides Update on New Landing Zone, Shelter Site for Asylum Seekers

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor immediate release Wednesday, January 3, 2024   Contact [email protected] [email protected] Provides Update on New Landing Zone, Shelter Site for Asylum Seekers  State continues to strategically invest in infrastructure for new arrivals following an…
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January 2, 2024 at 8:09 PM

2024 Conservation Cropping Seminar

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2, 2024 CONTACT:[email protected] 217-353-66362024 Conservation Cropping Seminar Register by January 24 to attend onlineSPRINGFIELD, IL – Attention Illinois Farmers: the annual Conservation Cropping Seminar will take place Jan. 31, 2024 with …
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December 29, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates 2023 Executive and Legislative Achievements

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 29, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Celebrates 2023 Executive and Legislative AchievementsAccomplishments include historic investments in education from cradle to career, economic development, and efforts to fight p…
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December 29, 2023 at 6:06 PM

The New Year Starts with Dry January

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 29, 2023CONTACT:[email protected] New Year Starts with Dry JanuaryParticipate in Dry January and Begin 2024 Alcohol FreeGoodbye 2023! Now that the holidays are nearly over and overindulging is behind us, it's time for a r…
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December 28, 2023 at 7:52 PM

HFS announces 11 applications approved to expand Illinois Supportive Living Program Dementia Care settings

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 28, 2023CONTACT:[email protected] announces 11 applications approved to expand Illinois Supportive Living Program Dementia Care settingsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) today announced…
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December 27, 2023 at 7:34 PM

IDOT, ISP and law enforcement working overtime this New Year's

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 27, 2023CONTACT:Paul Wappel (IDOT)                    217.685.0082Maria Castaneda (IDOT)             [email protected]  217.524.2500IDOT, ISP and law enforcement working overtime this New Year'sSPRINGFIELD – As 2023 comes…
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December 27, 2023 at 6:29 PM

Paid Leave for All Workers Act Takes Effect January 1

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 27, 2023Contact:Paul Cicchini [email protected] Leave for All Workers Act Takes Effect January 1Workers will begin earning up to 40 hours of paid time offSPRINGFIELD – Workers in Illinois will begin earning paid time off o…
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December 24, 2023 at 5:49 PM

State Deploys Additional Resources to Support Asylum Seeker Response

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESunday, December 24, [email protected] Deploys Additional Resources to Support Asylum Seeker ResponseAt request of City of Chicago, State temporarily stands up hotel rooms for up to 200 new arrivals to respond to recent influxCHICA…
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December 22, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Illinois Department of Revenue Provides Taxpayers with Tips to Prepare for Next Year’s Tax Season

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release December 23, 2023   Media Contact: Maura Kownacki Phone: 312-814-1777Illinois Department of Revenue Provides Taxpayers with Tips to Prepare for Next Year’s Tax SeasonCHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is providing taxpayers with tips and…
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December 22, 2023 at 3:34 PM

Impaired driving threatens holiday joy: IDOT, ISP aim for safer roads to conclude the year

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                           December 22, 2023   CONTACT:                                                           Paul Wappel (IDOT)            217.685.0082 Maria Castaneda (IDOT)            312.447.1919 ISP.PIO.Personne…
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December 22, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Illinois DCFS Achieves Re-Accreditation through COA

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release December 22, 2023 Contact: Heather [email protected] DCFS Achieves Re-Accreditation through COAIllinois remains largest state child welfare agency to obtain standard CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Children and F…
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December 21, 2023 at 7:04 PM

With Respiratory Illnesses Continuing to Circulate, IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Protect Vulnerable Family and Friends During the Holidays

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                           December 21, 2023                                                                                                            CONTACT: [email protected] James.Leach@ill…
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December 21, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Lanes opening where possible for holiday travel

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2023   CONTACT: Paul Wappel        217.685.0082 Maria Castaneda      312.447.1919Lanes opening where possible for holiday travelNon-emergency closures suspended; motorists should still expect work zones  SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department…
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December 21, 2023 at 6:34 PM

IBHE Awards $1.7 Million in Grants to Illinois Institutions to Address Student Homelessness

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2023   Contact: José García|[email protected] Awards $1.7 Million in Grants to Illinois Institutions to Address Student HomelessnessGrants will help address root causes of homelessness and basic-needs insecurity   SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois…
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December 21, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Illinois Payroll Jobs Increase, Unemployment Rate Up in November

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: December 21, 2023   CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco 217.524.1219 [email protected]  Illinois Payroll Jobs Increase, Unemployment Rate Up in NovemberSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate incr…
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December 21, 2023 at 3:05 PM

New Laws Taking Effect January 1st Expand Leave Rights

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2023   Contact:  Paul Cicchini 217-785-1719 [email protected] Laws Taking Effect January 1st Expand Leave RightsFamilies impacted by violence afforded job security during leave   SPRINGFIELD – Two laws taking effect January 1st, …
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December 20, 2023 at 9:24 PM

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FIGHT TO PROTECT WORKERS’ RIGHTS TO RECOVER UNPAID OVERTIME WAGES AND PENALTIES

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:                                                                               Dec. 20, 2023                                                                                                      Contact: [email protected] GENERAL RAOUL, DEPARTM…
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December 20, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Rebuilding Illinois in 2023: IDOT continued to remake, modernize transportation across the state

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                           December 20, 2023                                                                                            CONTACT: Paul Wappel    217.685.0082 Castaneda    312…
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December 20, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces Federal Recompete Grant Award Progress for Illinois Communities

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, December 20, 2023 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Announces Federal Recompete Grant Award Progress for Illinois Communities Two U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awards target Springfield an…
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December 19, 2023 at 8:32 PM

Illinois Celebrates 2023 Economic Development Milestones

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  December 19, 2023  DCEO Contact:  [email protected] Illinois Celebrates 2023 Economic Development MilestonesCompany Investments Incentivized Through EDGE & REV Tripled to Nearly $3 Billion Since 2022CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illin…
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December 19, 2023 at 6:09 PM

Illinois Minimum Wage Increases January 1

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2023   Contact: Paul Cicchini 217-785-1719 [email protected] Minimum Wage Increases January 1Most hourly workers will see an increase of $1 per hour on their paycheck   SPRINGFIELD – The minimum wage in Illinois is increas…
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December 19, 2023 at 2:18 PM

IDNR announces extended season for controlled pheasant hunting program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, Dec. 19, 2023Media contact: [email protected] announces extended season for controlled pheasant hunting programSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is extending the controlled pheasant hunting program for the …
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December 18, 2023 at 9:23 PM

Illinois companies recognized by IDNR for efforts to reclaim mined land and protect nature for wildlife and the public

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, Dec. 18, 2023Media contact: [email protected] companies recognized by IDNR for efforts to reclaim mined land and protect nature for wildlife and the publicSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is prou…
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December 18, 2023 at 9:09 PM

Illinois Conservation Foundation releases first in new series of commemorative state park holiday ornaments

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, Dec. 23, 2023Media contact: [email protected] Illinois Conservation Foundation releases first in new series of commemorative state park holiday ornamentsStarved Rock State Park featured on 2023 ornamentSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation…
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December 18, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Illinois EPA Office of Energy Releases 1st Round Funding for Energy Efficiency Upgrades at Public Water Supply Treatment Plants

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2023 Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Office of Energy Releases 1st Round Funding for Energy Efficiency Upgrades at Public Water Supply Treatment PlantsSPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Environmental Protec…
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December 15, 2023 at 9:15 PM

Building Blocks of Success: IDOT announces January dates for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program workshops

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                           :                               December 15, 2023                                                                                            CONTACT Maria Castaneda        312.447.1919 Paul Wap…
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December 15, 2023 at 8:34 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 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 appointment in his a…
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December 15, 2023 at 3:16 PM

Federal data shows Illinois has highest Medicaid renewal rate among states, midway through unwinding from pandemic-era continuous coverage

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                                                           DEC. 15, 2023                                                                                                          CONTACT: ju…
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December 14, 2023 at 9:32 PM

ICC Rejects ComEd and Ameren Illinois’ Multi-Year Integrated Grid Plans

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2023 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected] Rejects ComEd and Ameren Illinois’ Multi-Year Integrated Grid PlansChicago, IL – Today, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) rejected Ameren Illinois and ComEd’s …
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December 14, 2023 at 9:04 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 14, 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…
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December 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM

IDPH Recommends Healthcare Facilities Adopt Mitigation Measures as Respiratory Viruses Increase

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                           December 14, 2023   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Recommends Healthcare Facilities Adopt Mitigation Measures as Respiratory Viruses Increase  …
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December 14, 2023 at 4:56 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Milestones on I-57/74 Reconstruction

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 14, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Milestones on I-57/74 Reconstruction Signature Rebuild Illinois project taking shape with new bridge piers, pavement work   CHAMPAIGN-URBANA – Today, Governor JB Pritz…
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December 13, 2023 at 8:51 PM

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Holiday Season with School Gift Giveaway and Animal Shelter Visit

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, December 13, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Celebrates Holiday Season with School Gift Giveaway and Animal Shelter VisitProclaims December 10-16 “Dog and Cat Adoption Week” in IllinoisCHICAGO— Today, Governor JB Pritzker…
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December 13, 2023 at 3:15 PM

IDOA Fall Covers for Spring Savings Crop Incentive Program Applications Go Live Dec. 15

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2023 CONTACT:Lori Harlan: 217-558-1546IDOA Fall Covers for Spring Savings Crop Incentive Program Applications Go Live Dec. 15New Opportunity for Pre-Enrollment Available NowSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) Fall …
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December 12, 2023 at 6:34 PM

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates mHUB Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 12, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Celebrates mHUB Ribbon Cutting and Grand OpeningThe State of Illinois is investing $9.6 million to support clean technology innovationCHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined…
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December 12, 2023 at 2:58 PM

Glen Carbon Senior Center Wins State Award

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 12, 2023   CONTACT: [email protected] Carbon Senior Center Wins State Award GLEN CARBON, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is recognizing the Glen Carbon Senior and Community Center as the recipient of a 2023 Governor’s En…
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December 11, 2023 at 9:39 PM

IDNR concludes record-breaking invasive carp removal effort on Upper Illinois River

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, Dec. 11, 2023Media contact: [email protected] concludes record-breaking invasive carp removal effort on Upper Illinois RiverSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists, with support from contracted co…
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December 11, 2023 at 9:14 PM

New Legislation Secures Modern Professional Licensing System

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:December 11, 2023Contact: Chris [email protected] Legislation Secures Modern Professional Licensing SystemCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced HB2394 has been signed into law, which will a…
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December 11, 2023 at 6:43 PM

More than 76,000 deer harvested during Illinois firearm deer season

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, Dec. 11, 2023Media contact: [email protected] than 76,000 deer harvested during Illinois firearm deer seasonSPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 76,232 deer during the seven-day 2023 Illinois firearm deer se…
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December 11, 2023 at 6:07 PM

IDPH Accepting Applications for Suicide Prevention Grant

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govIDPH Accepting Applications for Suicide Prevention GrantOne organization will receive $312,000 to develop training on identifying and helping at-risk youthSPRINGFIELD – The Illi…
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December 8, 2023 at 10:08 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 8, 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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December 8, 2023 at 9:11 PM

Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 8, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Takes Bill ActionToday, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action:   Bill Number: HB 2104 Description: Amends the definition of “safety education” in the School Code to i…
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December 8, 2023 at 8:09 PM

IDHS Ramps Up Infection Control Amid COVID-19 Outbreaks at Developmental Centers

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor immediate release December 8, 2023   Contact [email protected] [email protected] Ramps Up Infection Control Amid COVID-19 Outbreaks at Developmental CentersOf residents and staff impacted, nearly all are experiencing mild symptoms  The Illinois Depa…
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December 8, 2023 at 7:04 PM

IDPH Reports that COVID-19, Other Respiratory Viruses are Mounting Across the State

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                           December 8, 2023                                                                                                             Contact: [email protected]              …
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December 7, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Launch of the 100th Community Solar Project in Northern Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 7, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Celebrates Launch of the 100th Community Solar Project in Northern IllinoisThe solar site will help customers save money and reduce their carbon footprint CHICAGO – Today, Gover…
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December 7, 2023 at 7:23 PM

Illinois Gaming Board Completes Historic Year; Approves New Rules and Licenses Among Other Measures

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:December 7, 2023For More Information Contact:Beth [email protected] Gaming Board Completes Historic Year; Approves New Rules and Licenses Among Other MeasuresThe Illinois Gaming Board (the "IGB" or "Board") held it…
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December 7, 2023 at 4:14 PM

Honoring National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Illinois e-News ReleaseHonoring National Pearl Harbor Remembrance DayThe 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 for:National Pearl Harbor Remembranc…
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December 7, 2023 at 3:34 PM

Illinois awarded more than $95 million to improve passenger rail throughout the state

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                           Dec. 7, 2023                                                                                          CONTACT: Paul Wappel        217.685.0082 Maria Castaneda   …
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December 6, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Illinois Celebrates Human Rights Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2023                                                                                             IDHR Contact: [email protected] Celebrates Human Rights WeekIDHR and IHRC Kick Off Celebrations with Social Media Campaign and V…
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