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January 26, 2024 at 10:16 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 26, 2024 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Boards and Commissions Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in hi…
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January 26, 2024 at 8:43 PM

Pothole repair operations taking place across Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                           January 26, 2024                                                                                                 CONTACT: Maria Castaneda        312.447.1919 Paul…
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January 25, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Illinois walleye anglers and fisheries biologists teaming up for 2024 Midwest Walleye Challenge

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Jan. 25, 2024Media contact: [email protected] walleye anglers and fisheries biologists teaming up for 2024 Midwest Walleye ChallengeSPRINGFIELD – Illinois anglers who chase walleye, sauger or saugeye are invited to participate…
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January 25, 2024 at 9:57 PM

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

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                           Jan. 25, 2024                                                                                                         CONTACT: Maria Castaneda           312.447.1…
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January 25, 2024 at 7:07 PM

El Departamento de Ingresos de Illinois anuncia el inicio de la temporada de impuestos de 2024

Illinois e-News ReleasePara Publicación Inmediata                                                                                        Contacto para los medios: 25 de enero de 2024                                                                                                     Maura Kownacki  …
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January 25, 2024 at 6:43 PM

Illinois Department of Revenue Announces Start to 2024 Income Tax Season

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release                                                                                 Media Contact: Maura Kownacki January 25, 2024                                                                                             Phone: 312-814-1777Illinois Departm…
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January 25, 2024 at 5:39 PM

Illinois EPA Invests Over $66 Million in Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects in First Half of FY24

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2024 Contact:  Kim Biggs [email protected] 217-558-1536 Illinois EPA Invests Over $66 Million in Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects in First Half of FY24$4.6 Million in Loan Forgiveness Granted to Loan RecipientsSPRINGFIELD –Il…
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January 25, 2024 at 5:05 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces $3.5 Million Available in Grants for Local Grocers to Preserve Access to Fresh Food

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  January 25, 2024 DCEO Contact:  [email protected] Gov. Pritzker Announces $3.5 Million Available in Grants for Local Grocers to Preserve Access to Fresh FoodAs part of the Illinois Grocery Initiative, eligible local grocers can now apply for fundi…
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January 24, 2024 at 7:33 PM

IDPH Offering $2 Million in Training Grants to Improve Reproductive Health Services

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2023   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Offering $2 Million in Training Grants to Improve Reproductive Health Services State Accepting Applications Until February 9 for Grant Funding to Increase Capacity to P…
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January 24, 2024 at 5:06 PM

THE VETERANS' HOME AT LaSALLE EXPERIENCES INCREASE IN COVID-19 CASES

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 24, 2024CONTACT:Maureen S. Hartigan312-814-7260 - Office773-590-9848 - [email protected] VETERANS' HOME AT LaSALLE EXPERIENCES INCREASE IN COVID-19 CASESLaSalle, IL –The Illinois Veterans' Home at LaSalle is experiencing an incre…
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January 23, 2024 at 4:35 PM

Gov. Pritzker joins DCFS, UP House in Opening New Transitional Residential Facility for Young Women

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 23, 2024 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker joins DCFS, UP House in Opening New Transitional Residential Facility for Young WomenLogan’s Place to bridge the gap for youth transitioning from foster care to independenceBLUE I…
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January 22, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Illinois Private Institutions Receive $400 Million in Capital Grants from the IBHE

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2024   Contact: José García [email protected] Private Institutions Receive $400 Million in Capital Grants from the IBHEGrants will help improve facilities and infrastructure at institutions   SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Board of Higher Ed…
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January 22, 2024 at 9:47 PM

Gov. Pritzker Marks Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Decision with Chicago Abortion Fund Roundtable

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 22, 2024 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Marks Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Decision with Chicago Abortion Fund RoundtableLeaders in reproductive healthcare and abortion access discuss efforts since Dobbs decisionCHICAGO — …
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January 22, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Governor Pritzker and Nexamp Announce Company’s New Headquarters in Chicago

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  January 22, 2024 DCEO Contact:  [email protected]  Governor Pritzker and Nexamp Announce Company’s New Headquarters in Chicago Nexamp Plans to Invest $2 Billion in Illinois; Commits to Growing & Expanding in the State with New Jobs and Develop…
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January 19, 2024 at 10:14 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Eighteen Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 19, 2024 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Eighteen Appointments to Boards and CommissionsBuilding on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in …
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January 19, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Illinois Governor's Mansion Announces Illinois Art Tours

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 19, 2024 CONTACT [email protected] Governor's Mansion Announces Illinois Art ToursTour to Highlight and Celebrate Illinois Artists and Their WorksSPRINGFIELD – Starting January 28, 2024, the Illinois Governor's Mansion w…
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January 19, 2024 at 8:42 PM

IDOT awarded $7.1 million in federal funds to fix, replace electric vehicle chargers across state

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 19, 2024   CONTACT: Paul Wappel         217.685.0082 Maria Castaneda        312.447.1919   IDOT awarded $7.1 million in federal funds to fix, replace electric vehicle chargers across stateSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation an…
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January 19, 2024 at 7:20 PM

Seasonal Respiratory Viruses Continue to Impact Illinois Following the Holidays

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 19, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Seasonal Respiratory Viruses Continue to Impact Illinois Following the Holidays   IDPH Reminds Illinoisans it’s Not Too Late to Get Up-to-date on Vaccines, Urges Basic Safe…
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January 19, 2024 at 7:09 PM

Illinois Department of Labor, IL OSHA Release Report as a Learning Tool Following Investigation of Firefighter Death

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2024 Contact:Paul Cicchini [email protected] Department of Labor, IL OSHA Release Report as a Learning Tool Following Investigation of Firefighter DeathIncident took place at an apartment building in 2021SPRINGFIEL…
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January 19, 2024 at 6:08 PM

Illinois Payroll Jobs Increase, Unemployment Rate Up in December

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: January 19, 2024   CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco [email protected]  Illinois Payroll Jobs Increase, Unemployment Rate Up in DecemberSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate increa…
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January 19, 2024 at 4:51 PM

Gov. Pritzker Statement on IL Supreme Court Ruling on Pension Reform

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 19, 2024 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Statement on IL Supreme Court Ruling on Pension ReformChicago—Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement on the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling on local pension consolid…
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January 19, 2024 at 4:05 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces The Second Cohort of the Governor’s Office Academy of Leadership (G.O.A.L.)

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate releaseJanuary 19, 2024 CONTACT: Cathy Kwiatkowski, CMS [email protected] Pritzker Administration Announces The Second Cohort of the Governor’s Office Academy of Leadership (G.O.A.L.)Building on a Foundation of Advancing Excellence in Public Service …
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January 18, 2024 at 11:14 PM

January is Radon Action Month

Illinois e-News ReleasePublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] 18, 2024January is Radon Action MonthSPRINGFIELD – Radon is a naturally-occurring element which is undetectable from human senses. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland S…
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January 18, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Gov. Pritzker Highlights Smart Start Successes in Belleville, Peoria, and Rochester

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 18, 2024 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Highlights Smart Start Successes in Belleville, Peoria, and RochesterThe State of Illinois is investing over $250 million across birth-to-five programs   PEORIA – Today, Governor…
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January 17, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Department on Aging Seeks Nominations for Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 17, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] Department on Aging Seeks Nominations for Senior Illinoisans Hall of FameSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is seeking nominations for the 2024 induction class of the Senior Illi…
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January 17, 2024 at 6:47 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces 5,800 New Pre-K Spots Created by Smart Start

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, January 17, 2024 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Announces 5,800 New Pre-K Spots Created by Smart Start ISBE exceeded goal of funding 5,000 new seats in preschool deserts in fiscal year 2024 by 18%   BELLEVILLE – Governor…
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January 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Wieland North America to Invest $500 Million to Modernize East Alton Facility

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, January 17, 2024 CONTACT [email protected] North America to Invest $500 Million to Modernize East Alton FacilityCompany investments reinforce its long-term commitment to six facilities across the state and the future of advanc…
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January 17, 2024 at 4:32 PM

IDPH Accepting Grant Applications for Programs to Address Sickle Cell Disease

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected]  IDPH Accepting Grant Applications for Programs to Address Sickle Cell Disease $750,000 total allocated for grants to as many as eight organizations SPRINGFIELD – The Illino…
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January 17, 2024 at 4:09 PM

RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEMS INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS AVAILABLE

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 17, 2024   CONTACT:  Lori Harlan (217) 558-1546 [email protected] FOOD SYSTEMS INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS AVAILABLEApplications Accepted Beginning Jan. 22   SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announces $6.4 millio…
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January 16, 2024 at 10:11 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Additional Funding to Municipalities to Support Asylum Seekers

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor immediate releaseTuesday, January 16, [email protected]@illinois.govGov. Pritzker Announces Additional Funding to Municipalities to Support Asylum SeekersA total of $17 million will go toward building capacity outside of Chicago, Illinois…
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January 16, 2024 at 9:45 PM

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology Welcomes First IT Trainee Program Cohort

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 16, 2024FOR MORE INFORMATION:Jennifer [email protected] Department of Innovation & Technology Welcomes First IT Trainee Program CohortCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is thri…
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January 16, 2024 at 8:07 PM

Illinois Tops Workforce Development Rankings

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  January 16, 2024 DCEO Contact:  [email protected] Illinois Tops Workforce Development RankingsSite Selection Magazine Ranks Illinois Number One for Workforce Development in Midwest CHICAGO – For the second consecutive year, Illinois has been named…
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January 16, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Eight Illinois communities to receive nearly $2.4 million for local outdoor recreational opportunities

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, Jan. 16, 2024Media contact: [email protected] Illinois communities to receive nearly $2.4 million for local outdoor recreational opportunitiesSPRINGFIELD – Eight Illinois communities will share nearly $2.4 million in grants to exp…
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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                                                      …