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January 15, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Illinois Raises Awareness During Community Risk Reduction Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release                                                                                                                            Date: January 15, 2024                                                                                                              …

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January 12, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Illinois EPA Announces Additional $3.4 Million Awarded to 92 Community Water Supplies Through Latest Round of Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2024   Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Announces Additional $3.4 Million Awarded to 92 Community Water Supplies Through Latest Round of Lead Service Line Inventory Grant ProgramA Total of 260 Syste…

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January 12, 2024 at 5:10 PM

IDOI Announces Record Enrollment for the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace and the Upcoming January 16th Deadline

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 12, 2024MEDIA [email protected] Announces Record Enrollment for the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace and the Upcoming January 16th DeadlineThe Open Enrollment Period ends TuesdayChicago – The last day of Open Enrollment for the…

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January 11, 2024 at 9:05 PM

Snow, subzero temperatures, high winds to create dangerous driving conditions

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 11, 2024   CONTACT: Paul Wappel       217.685.0082 Maria Castaneda     312.447.1919 [email protected]     217.524.2500Snow, subzero temperatures, high winds to create dangerous driving conditionsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department…

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January 11, 2024 at 8:21 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces $14.9M in Federal Funding for Illinois’ Community Charging Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 11, 2024 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces $14.9M in Federal Funding for Illinois’ Community Charging ProgramIllinois wins competitive US Department of Transportation grant to expand electric vehicle charging   …

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January 11, 2024 at 8:13 PM

Illinois EPA Urges Eligible Entities in Illinois to Apply for the Federal Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant Program

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11, 2024 Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Urges Eligible Entities in Illinois to Apply for the Federal Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant Program$2 Billion Available Nationally for D…

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January 11, 2024 at 6:36 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces $5 Million Available in B2B Grants for Local Chambers

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  January 11, 2024 DCEO Contact:  [email protected] Gov. Pritzker Announces $5 Million Available in B2B Grants for Local ChambersEligible chambers of commerce can now apply for grants to assist with marketing and development CHICAGO – Governor JB Pr…

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January 11, 2024 at 4:33 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces $10M Capital Investment for the Southern Illinois Healthcare Cancer Institute

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 11, 2024 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces $10M Capital Investment for the Southern Illinois Healthcare Cancer InstituteThe grant from Rebuild Illinois will aid expansion and facility-wide equipment upgradesCART…

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January 11, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces Third Consecutive Year of Record-Setting Growth for Adult Use Cannabis Sales

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: January 11, 2024 Contact: Chris [email protected] Administration Announces Third Consecutive Year of Record-Setting Growth for Adult Use Cannabis SalesCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (…

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January 11, 2024 at 3:05 PM

State of Illinois Combats Human Trafficking and Supports Survivors

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11, 2024 CONTACTS: DCFS: [email protected] IDHS: [email protected] ISP:   [email protected] State of Illinois Combats Human Trafficking and Supports SurvivorsJanuary – Human Trafficking Awareness Month SPRINGFIELD …

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January 10, 2024 at 7:36 PM

$28 million awarded for local park and recreational facility projects

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, Jan. 10, 2024Media contact: [email protected]$28 million awarded for local park and recreational facility projectsState funding comes from Governor Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital programSPRINGFIELD – More than $28 million in sta…

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January 10, 2024 at 7:09 PM

Little Village Shelter for Asylum Seekers Begins Accepting Families

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor immediate releaseWednesday, January 10, 2023Contact:[email protected]@illinois.govLittle Village Shelter for Asylum Seekers Begins Accepting FamiliesNew brick-and-mortar site prioritizing families and those with disabilitiesCHICAGO—A new State-suppo…

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January 10, 2024 at 6:07 PM

Governor Pritzker Celebrates Economic Development Milestones and Positive Momentum in 2024

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, January 10, 2024 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Celebrates Economic Development Milestones and Positive Momentum in 2024CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker today joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity…

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January 9, 2024 at 10:04 PM

IDNR seeking summer instructors for 2024 Urban Fishing Program clinics

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, Jan. 9, 2024Media contact: [email protected] seeking summer instructors for 2024 Urban Fishing Program clinicsPositions available in counties throughout IllinoisSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is a…

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January 8, 2024 at 10:11 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Nine Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 8, 2024 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Nine 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 …

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January 8, 2024 at 8:08 PM

Blast of winter to impact travel this week

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 8, 2024   CONTACT: Paul Wappel       217.685.0082 Maria Castaneda    312.447.1919 [email protected]    217.524.2500 Blast of winter to impact travel this weekSeason’s first big storm: Expect slick conditions and poor visibility, av…

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January 8, 2024 at 5:20 PM

Illinois DCFS Offers Post-Secondary Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                                                          January 8, 2024                                                      …

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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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