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May 6, 2024 at 6:04 PM

ASIAN LONGHORNED TICK CONFIRMED IN ILLINOIS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2024 CONTACT: Lori Harlan (217) 670-9283ASIAN LONGHORNED TICK CONFIRMED IN ILLINOISSPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois is the 20th state to discover the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis). The tick, considered an invasive species, was found o…

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May 6, 2024 at 4:20 PM

Illinois Conservation Foundation accepting nominations for 2024 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 6, 2024 Contact: Steve [email protected] Conservation Foundation accepting nominations for 2024 Illinois Outdoor Hall of FameSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting nominations for the…

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May 6, 2024 at 3:54 PM

Illinois Department of Labor On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program Recognizes National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2024 Contact:Paul Cicchini [email protected] Department of Labor On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program Recognizes National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in ConstructionOn-Site to take part in joint trainin…

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May 6, 2024 at 3:27 PM

Logan Pappenfort named director of tribal relations for Illinois State Museum

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, May 6, 2024Media contact: [email protected] Pappenfort named director of tribal relations for Illinois State MuseumWill provide tribal relations and NAGPRA guidance to state museum and IDNRSPRINGFIELD – Logan Pappenfort, interim di…

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May 6, 2024 at 3:05 PM

IDPH Marks Gun Lock Distribution Milestone

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2024 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govIDPH Marks Gun Lock Distribution MilestoneAgency has distributed more than 100,000 gun locks since program began less than a year agoSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public He…

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May 6, 2024 at 2:43 PM

Arson Awareness Week: Protecting Houses of Worship Against Arson

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: May 6, 2024 Contact: JC [email protected] Awareness Week: Protecting Houses of Worship Against ArsonEach year from 2020 to 2022, an estimated average of 1,300 fires in places of worship were reported to fire departments in …

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May 3, 2024 at 9:41 PM

Pritzker Administration Issues Next Round of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:May 3, 2024Contact: Chris [email protected] Administration Issues Next Round of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary LicensesCHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation…

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May 3, 2024 at 3:33 PM

As Lyme Disease Awareness Month Kicks Off, Illinoisans Urged to ‘Fight the Bite’ that Sickens 500,000 Each Year

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2024 CONTACT:[email protected]@Illinois.govAs Lyme Disease Awareness Month Kicks Off, Illinoisans Urged to ‘Fight the Bite’ that Sickens 500,000 Each Year CHICAGO – With weather warming up, the Illinois Department of Public H…

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May 2, 2024 at 8:19 PM

May is Older Americans Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2024 CONTACT: [email protected] is Older Americans Month2024 Theme Encourages Social Connection   SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – May is Older Americans Month – a time to celebrate the nearly 2.9 million Illinoisans aged 60 and older and the many w…

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May 2, 2024 at 6:49 PM

ICC Shares Smart Tips for Consumers Ahead of Spring Moving Season

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2024 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected] Shares Smart Tips for Consumers Ahead of Spring Moving SeasonChicago, IL – With peak moving season starting in Illinois, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is urging …

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May 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Stacey Paradis and Conrad Reddick Officially Confirmed as ICC Commissioners

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2024 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected] Paradis and Conrad Reddick Officially Confirmed as ICC CommissionersSpringfield, IL – Yesterday, the Illinois State Senate confirmed the appointments of Stacey Paradis…

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May 2, 2024 at 2:11 PM

IBHE Announces Recipients of 76 Nurse Educator Fellowships across Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseContact: José García|[email protected] IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 2, 2024IBHE Announces Recipients of 76 Nurse Educator Fellowships across IllinoisFellowships will help retain expert nursing faculty at Illinois institutionsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE)…

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May 1, 2024 at 8:04 PM

IDNR announces detection of chronic wasting disease in Ford County

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, May 1, 2024Media contact: [email protected] IDNR announces detection of chronic wasting disease in Ford CountyIDNR announces detection of chronic wasting disease in Ford CountySPRINGFIELD – Chronic wasting disease has been detected i…

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May 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM

IDPH Reports First Bird in Illinois to Test Positive in 2024 for West Nile Virus in Douglas County

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2024 CONTACT:[email protected]@Illinois.govIDPH Reports First Bird in Illinois to Test Positive in 2024 for West Nile Virus in Douglas CountyCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first bir…

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May 1, 2024 at 7:04 PM

IDOI Kicks Off its Second Annual Mental Health Parity Ad Campaign for Mental Health Awareness Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2024 MEDIA [email protected] Kicks Off its Second Annual Mental Health Parity Ad Campaign for Mental Health Awareness MonthThe campaign introduces a new animated character to get the message out about parity lawsChicago - The I…

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May 1, 2024 at 3:48 PM

DCEO Celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 1, 2024CONTACT: [email protected] Celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage MonthCHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today launched its Asian American and Pacific Islander…

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May 1, 2024 at 2:09 PM

Illinois Arts Council Announces 2024 Artist Fellowship Award Recipients

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                                              May 1, 2024                                                                                                                              Contact: George Tarasu…

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April 30, 2024 at 6:05 PM

IDPH, State Water Survey Remind Private Well Owners to Test for Potential Contaminants

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 30, 2024CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.goIDPH, State Water Survey Remind Private Well Owners to Test for Potential ContaminantsAgencies note that well owners have responsibility to maintain their wells and ensure the safety …

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April 29, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Illinois Concludes National Fair Housing Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseIllinois Concludes National Fair Housing Month IDHR and HUD hosted an event to promote housing equityCHICAGO – Today, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (R…

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April 29, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces Illinois’ Largest Annual Award for Permanent Supportive Housing

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Monday, April 29, 2024 Contact: Andrew [email protected] Pritzker Administration Announces Illinois’ Largest Annual Award for Permanent Supportive Housing$123 million in funding will create 14 life-changing, supportive housing developments for persons …

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April 26, 2024 at 8:45 PM

IDOA & IDPH MONITORING H5N1 INFLUENZA IN DAIRY CATTLE

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2024 CONTACT: Lori Harlan, [email protected] Claffey, [email protected] & IDPH MONITORING H5N1 INFLUENZA IN DAIRY CATTLESPRINGFIELD, IL – While no cases have been reported in Illinois, federal agencies co…

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April 26, 2024 at 8:33 PM

ILCC Highlights Alcohol Awareness Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 26, 2024CONTACT: [email protected] 312-814-4459 ILCC Highlights Alcohol Awareness Month April is Alcohol Awareness Month in the United States. Alcohol Awareness Month aims to raise awareness about the dangers of excessive alcohol consumpti…

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April 26, 2024 at 6:44 PM

Governor Pritzker Launches $30 Million Grant Opportunity for Community Revitalization

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 26, 2024 CONTACT: [email protected] Pritzker Launches $30 Million Grant Opportunity for Community RevitalizationEligible entities can now apply for funding to accelerate economic growth and community revitalizationCHICAGO – Go…

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April 26, 2024 at 6:04 PM

As Respiratory Virus Season Winds Down, Virus Levels Continue Downward Trend Across Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 26, 2024 CONTACT:[email protected] [email protected] Respiratory Virus Season Winds Down, Virus Levels Continue Downward Trend Across Illinois CHICAGO – With the respiratory virus season continuing to wind down, Illinois’ overall…

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April 26, 2024 at 4:13 PM

Illinois State Fire Marshal Awards $4 Million in Grants to Illinois Fire Departments and EMS Providers

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseDate: April 26, 2024Contact: JC [email protected] State Fire Marshal Awards $4 Million in Grants to Illinois Fire Departments and EMS ProvidersSpringfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced tod…

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April 26, 2024 at 2:55 PM

CareerSpark STEAM Expo Shines Spotlight on STEAM Careers

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2024 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jennifer [email protected] STEAM Expo Shines Spotlight on STEAM Careers Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology co-hosts inaugural event SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker h…

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April 25, 2024 at 8:32 PM

Illinois Gaming Board Approves New Gaming Licenses Among Other Regulatory Measures at April Board Meeting

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:April 25,2024For More Information Contact:Beth [email protected] Gaming Board Approves New Gaming Licenses Among Other Regulatory Measures at April Board MeetingThe Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) considered a number o…

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April 25, 2024 at 8:04 PM

Federal Safety and Security Grants available to Non-Profit Organizations Statewide

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseApril 25, 2024Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Safety and Security Grants available to Non-Profit Organizations StatewideSpringfield – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of…

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April 24, 2024 at 9:33 PM

Illinois EPA Announces $17.7 Million Notice of Funding Opportunity for Electric School Buses

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 24, 2024 Contact: Kim [email protected] EPA Announces $17.7 Million Notice of Funding Opportunity for Electric School BusesFunding Allocated from Volkswagen Settlement Beneficiary Mitigation PlanSPRINGFIELD —Illinois Env…

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April 24, 2024 at 8:44 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces $9 Million in Grant Funding for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Recipients Across Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 24, 2024CONTACT: [email protected] Pritzker Announces $9 Million in Grant Funding for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Recipients Across IllinoisFunding will support housing rehabilitation projects for 14 communitie…

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April 24, 2024 at 7:58 PM

Honoring Illinois' Fallen

Illinois e-News ReleaseHonoring Illinois' FallenThe Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Chicago Police Officer Luis …

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April 23, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Illinois signs on to America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, April 23, 2024Media contact: [email protected] signs on to America the Beautiful Freshwater ChallengeSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) commends the Biden Administration for launching the America …

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April 23, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Illinois State Museum’s Gen X exhibition earns accolades from statewide museum group

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Media contact:Erika Holst, [email protected] Illinois State Museum’s Gen X exhibition earns accolades from statewide museum groupSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum’s groundbreaking Growing Up X exhibition earned two awa…

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April 19, 2024 at 7:55 PM

Illinois EPA Awards over $900,000 to Recipients of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program and Releases Third Notice of Funding Opportunity

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2024 Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Awards over $900,000 to Recipients of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program and Releases Third Notice of Funding OpportunitySPRINGFIELD — The Illin…

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April 19, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Emerging Stronger: IDPH to Host 2024 Infectious Disease Conference April 23 & 24 in Bloomington

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 19, 2024 CONTACT:[email protected] [email protected] Emerging Stronger: IDPH to Host 2024 Infectious Disease Conference April 23 & 24 in BloomingtonEvent Features More than Two Dozen Speakers Including Author of “Your Local Ep…

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April 18, 2024 at 8:06 PM

Illinois Liquor Control Commission Introduces Online Payments for Fines and Penalties

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 18, 2024CONTACT: [email protected] 312-814-4459 Illinois Liquor Control Commission Introduces Online Payments for Fines and PenaltiesThe Illinois Liquor Control Commission’s (ILCC) Legal Division is pleased to announce that licensees now h…

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April 18, 2024 at 5:05 PM

Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Stable in March

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: April 18, 2024 CONTACT:Rebecca Cisco | [email protected] Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Stable in MarchSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was unchanged at…

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April 18, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Healthy Illinois Survey Gets Underway

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 18, 2024CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govHealthy Illinois Survey Gets UnderwayStatewide survey will assess variety of health metrics to provide clear picture of public health needs across IllinoisSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois …

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April 18, 2024 at 2:10 PM

IDFPR Orders Sigue Corp. to Cease Money Transmission Activities

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:April 18, 2024Contact: Chris [email protected] Orders Sigue Corp. to Cease Money Transmission ActivitiesIDFPR Also Provides Route for Consumers Impacted by Sigue’s Financial DeteriorationCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Professi…

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April 17, 2024 at 8:55 PM

IDNR to host OSLAD grant submission webinar for potential applicants

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, April 17, 2024Media contact: [email protected] to host OSLAD grant submission webinar for potential applicantsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will host a grant submission webinar for the Open Lands Acqu…

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April 16, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Illinois youth turkey hunters set new harvest record

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, April 16, 2024Media contact: [email protected] youth turkey hunters set new harvest recordSPRINGFIELD – Illinois youth turkey hunters harvested a preliminary total of 2,006 birds during the 2024 youth turkey season, breaking the previou…

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April 15, 2024 at 2:10 PM

OSFM and ISP Honor and Celebrate Illinois Telecommunicators

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: April 15, 2024 OSFM Contact: JC [email protected] Contact: ISP Public Information [email protected] and ISP Honor and Celebrate Illinois TelecommunicatorsIn 2023, ISP telecommunicators handled more than 530,000 cal…

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April 15, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Illinois Poetry Out Loud Champion Advances to National Finals

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [DATE] CONTACT [email protected] Poetry Out Loud Champion Advances to National FinalsThe Illinois Arts Council (IAC) congratulates Illinois Poetry Out Loud champion, Yohanna Endashaw of Niles West High School, Skokie and runner-up, Kate…

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April 13, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Illinois EPA Celebrates Earth Month by Recognizing Young Environmentalists through Annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2024 Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Celebrates Earth Month by Recognizing Young Environmentalists through Annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose ContestStudents Recognized for Creativity on the Topic of Wat…

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April 12, 2024 at 8:47 PM

Honoring Illinois' Fallen

Illinois e-News ReleaseHonoring Illinois' FallenThe Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois FlagDisplay Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Illinois Department of Correc…

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April 11, 2024 at 7:55 PM

Honoring Illinois' Fallen

Illinois e-News ReleaseHonoring Illinois' FallenThe Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Illinois Department of Corre…

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April 11, 2024 at 5:06 PM

IDPH Awards $2 Million in Training Grants to 3 Groups to Improve Reproductive Health Services

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 11, 2024 CONTACT:[email protected] [email protected] IDPH Awards $2 Million in Training Grants to 3 Groups to Improve Reproductive Health Services State Announces Grants to Midwest Access Project, Planned Parenthood of Illinois &am…

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April 11, 2024 at 2:07 PM

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO OFFER FREE RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR AGRICHEMICAL CONTAINERS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                               April 11, 2024                                                                                                       CONTACT: Lori Harlan (217) 670-9283ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO OF…

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April 10, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Illinois EPA Announces $25.1 Million in Grant Awards for Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2024   Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected]       Illinois EPA Announces $25.1 Million in Grant Awards for Public Electric Vehicle Charging InfrastructureGrants will fund 643 New EV Fast Charging Ports at 141 …

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April 9, 2024 at 4:27 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces New Illinois Grocery Initiative Grant Opportunity

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 9, 2024 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces New Illinois Grocery Initiative Grant Opportunity Funding will support new grocery stores in Illinois food desertsCHICAGO- Today, Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Govern…

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