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January 5, 2024 at 7:44 PM

Remember to bookmark Getting Around Illinois.com

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 5, 2024   CONTACT: Paul Wappel         217.685.0082 Maria Castaneda         312.447.1919   Remember to bookmark Getting Around Illinois.com Before heading out, check IDOT site for 24/7 statewide road conditions SPRINGFIELD – With the first bla…

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January 5, 2024 at 7:04 PM

Seasonal Respiratory Viruses Circulating Widely in Illinois Following the Holidays

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 5, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected]       [email protected] Respiratory Viruses Circulating Widely in Illinois Following the Holidays   Health Department Stresses Getting Up-to-date on Vaccines, Basic Safety Measures …

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January 4, 2024 at 9:04 PM

Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward: IDOT conference returns Feb. 21 and 22

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 4, 2024CONTACT:Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward: IDOT conference returns Feb. 21 and 22Skills-building, networking event aims to grow diversity on state projectsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Dep…

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January 4, 2024 at 7:05 PM

State Health Improvement Plan, State Health Assessment Delivered to General Assembly

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected]  State Health Improvement Plan, State Health Assessment Delivered to General AssemblyDocuments form the basis of five-year Healthy Illinois 2028 plan to improve public healt…

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January 3, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Increased Illinois Census Numbers Following State Request for Review

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, January 3, 2024 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Increased Illinois Census Numbers Following State Request for Review2020 Census determined to have omitted over 45,000 residents in group homes, residence halls Chicago…

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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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