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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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April 9, 2024 at 2:09 PM

IDPH Issues Updated Sport Fish Consumption Advisories

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2024 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govIDPH Issues Updated Sport Fish Consumption Advisories“Do Not Eat” advisory issued for Franklin Creek in Lee County as statewide testing for PFAS is implemented SPRINGFIELD – The Ill…
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April 8, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 8, 2024 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and CommissionsBuilding on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his admi…
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April 8, 2024 at 8:14 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Upcoming Personnel Transitions at Illinois Department of Insurance

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 8, 2024 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Upcoming Personnel Transitions at Illinois Department of InsuranceChicago—Today Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) Director Dana Popi…
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April 8, 2024 at 8:05 PM

IDPH Alerts Healthcare Providers to Cluster of Illnesses Resembling Botulism from Possibly Counterfeit Botox

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 8, 2024 CONTACT:[email protected] (IDPH)[email protected] (IDPH)[email protected] (IDFPR)IDPH Alerts Healthcare Providers to Cluster of Illnesses Resembling Botulism from Possibly Counterfeit BotoxState and local healt…
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April 8, 2024 at 4:18 PM

MEDIA ALERT Certain Eclipse Glasses Recalled

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 8, 2024 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.gov MEDIA ALERT Certain Eclipse Glasses RecalledPublic is urged to check their glasses to make sure they meet safety standardsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health is u…
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April 8, 2024 at 2:38 PM

Department of Revenue Reminds Taxpayers that April 15 Filing Deadline is Quickly Approaching

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseDate: 08-Apr-2024Contact: Maura Kownacki312.814.1777Department of Revenue Reminds Taxpayers that April 15 Filing Deadline is Quickly ApproachingTaxpayers encouraged to use IDOR’s free, enhanced tax-filing system   CHICAGO –The Illinois Department of Revenu…
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April 4, 2024 at 8:35 PM

IDNR announces grants for 107 school field trips to state parks, museums, and natural areas

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 4, 2024   Media contact: [email protected] announces grants for 107 school field trips to state parks, museums, and natural areasMore than 6,600 Illinois students to benefit from the grants   SPRINGFIELD – More than 6,600 s…
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April 4, 2024 at 5:06 PM

IDPH Recommends Experiencing The Eclipse With An Eye Toward Safety

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                            April 4, 2024                                                                                                         CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected]  IDPH Recomme…
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April 3, 2024 at 9:08 PM

Volunteers needed for Illinois History Day student competition April 24

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, April 3, 2024Media contact: [email protected] needed for Illinois History Day student competition April 24Students will present research projects on ‘Turning Points in History’ in SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD – Illinois History D…
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April 2, 2024 at 7:37 PM

Honoring Illinois' Fallen

Illinois e-News ReleaseHonoring Illinois' FallenThe 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 in honor and remembrance of DeKalb County Sherriff’s Depu…
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April 2, 2024 at 6:36 PM

Illinois Launches New “Pause to Heal” Firearm Restraining Order Education Campaign

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                           April 2, 2024                                                                                                         CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Launc…
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April 2, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Illinois Ranked #1 For State Policy on Energy Democracy, Utility Responsibility

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 2, 2024 CONTACT [email protected] Ranked #1 For State Policy on Energy Democracy, Utility ResponsibilityChicago—Governor JB Pritzker today announced that Illinois was ranked #1 among 50 states and the District of Columbia…
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April 2, 2024 at 1:35 PM

View the solar eclipse from Cahokia Mounds on April 8

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, April 2, 2024Media contact: [email protected] the solar eclipse from Cahokia Mounds on April 8COLLINSVILLE – Visitors are invited to view the April 8 solar eclipse from Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville. Although the site i…
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April 1, 2024 at 9:59 PM

IDOT, ISP: ‘U Drive. U Text. U Pay.’

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2024 CONTACT:Paul Wappel (IDOT) 217.685.0082 Maria Castaneda (IDOT) [email protected] 217.524.2500 IDOT, ISP: ‘U Drive. U Text. U Pay.’April is Distracted Driving Awareness MonthSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of …
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April 1, 2024 at 9:42 PM

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

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2024 CONTACT:Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919Paul Wappel 217.685.0082 Building Blocks of Success: IDOT announces April dates for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program workshopsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting fr…
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April 1, 2024 at 9:08 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 1, 2024 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and CommissionsBuilding on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his admi…
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April 1, 2024 at 8:53 PM

IDHR Recognizes April as Fair Housing Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 1, 2024 CONTACT:[email protected] Recognizes April as Fair Housing MonthGovernor JB Pritzker declares April as Fair Housing Month to promote equal housing opportunities   CHICAGO, IL — Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed the mo…
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April 1, 2024 at 8:21 PM

IDOI celebrates the 14th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Welcomes Recently Appointed State-Based Marketplace Director

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 1, 2024  MEDIA CONTACT [email protected] celebrates the 14th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Welcomes Recently Appointed State-Based Marketplace Director Chicago – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) celebrate…
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April 1, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces Jel Sert Expansion in West Chicago

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 01, 2024DCEO Contact: [email protected] Pritzker Announces Jel Sert Expansion in West ChicagoJel Sert to expand West Chicago facilities – creating more than 50 new jobs and retaining 985WEST CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker, The Jel Sert…
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April 1, 2024 at 6:51 PM

April is Safe Digging Month in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2024 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected] is Safe Digging Month in IllinoisChicago, IL – April is Safe Digging Month in Illinois, and the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding citizens they can help…
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April 1, 2024 at 6:19 PM

IDPH Kicks Off “30 Days of Public Health” Celebration to Coincide with National Minority Health Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                             April 1, 2024                                                                                                                       CONTACT: [email protected]         …
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April 1, 2024 at 5:10 PM

GRAMMY Award-Winning The Smashing Pumpkins to headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Friday, August 16th

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release April 1, 2024 Contact:Lori Harlan 217.670.9283GRAMMY Award-Winning The Smashing Pumpkins to headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Friday, August 16thPVRIS will open the show in Springfield   SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair has announced…
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April 1, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Quantum Technology Leadership with The Bloch Tech Hub

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 1, 2024 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Celebrates Quantum Technology Leadership with The Bloch Tech HubThe Bloch Quantum Tech Hub projected to generate $60 billion in economic impactCHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker an…
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April 1, 2024 at 1:32 PM

DoIT Recognizes April as Innovation and Technology Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2024 FOR MORE INFORMATION:Jennifer [email protected] Recognizes April as Innovation and Technology Month Governor JB Pritzker declares the month of April as Innovation and Technology Month SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Prit…
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March 29, 2024 at 9:08 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 29, 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 his …
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March 29, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Respiratory Virus Levels Trending Down Across Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 29, 2024 CONTACT:[email protected] [email protected] Respiratory Virus Levels Trending Down Across Illinois CHICAGO – Illinois’ overall respiratory virus level has dropped to Low in recent weeks and all counties in Illinois are no…
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March 29, 2024 at 2:07 PM

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release March 29, 2024 Contact: Heather [email protected] is Child Abuse Prevention Month Illinois DCFS kicks off monthlong observance with events across the state   (CHICAGO) – Join the Illinois Department of Children and Fami…
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March 28, 2024 at 2:06 PM

Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice to Serve High School Graduates at Newly Repurposed Career & Education Center

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2024 CONTACT: Dominique [email protected] Department of Juvenile Justice to Serve High School Graduates at Newly Repurposed Career & Education Center SAINT CHARLES - The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ…
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March 27, 2024 at 9:32 PM

ILCC Pre-Disciplinary Conference Scheduling is Available Now

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 27, 2024CONTACT: [email protected] 312-814-4459 ILCC Pre-Disciplinary Conference Scheduling is Available NowThe Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) continues to update and modernize the public-facing processes in each of its division…
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March 27, 2024 at 7:23 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces Open Applications for the Illinois Works Bid Credit Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 27, 2024DCEO Contact:[email protected] Pritzker Announces Open Applications for the Illinois Works Bid Credit ProgramEligible contractors have the opportunity to earn credits to bid on future state-funded projectsCHICAGO - Today, Govern…