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July 22, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Stay Cool and Follow the Rules at the Pool this Summer!

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: July 19, 2024   Contact: JC Fultz 217-685-2041 [email protected] Cool and Follow the Rules at the Pool this Summer!Where location was known, 80% of reported fatal child drownings occurred in a residential setting  Springfield, Ill- The popul…
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July 18, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Illinois EPA Announces Ten Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events for the Fall of 2024

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2024 Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Announces Ten Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events for the Fall of 2024One-day collection events to be held in addition to five long-term collection locations…
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July 18, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Illinois Payroll Jobs, Unemployment Rate Up in June

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: July 18, 2024   CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco | 217.524.1219 [email protected]  Illinois Payroll Jobs, Unemployment Rate Up in JuneSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate increased +0.1 perce…
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July 18, 2024 at 2:04 PM

Harness Racing Kicks off 2024 Grandstand Action

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 18, 2024 Contact:Lori Harlan 217.670.9283Harness Racing Kicks off 2024 Grandstand ActionAll Races Will Feature Illinois HorsesSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair Grandstand will host harness racing to kick off County Fairs and Horse Racing Day …
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July 17, 2024 at 6:12 PM

IDPH Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Illinois of 2024

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Illinois of 2024 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the first human case of 2024 in Il…
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July 16, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Deadline Extended for Illinois State Fair Online Livestock Exhibitor Registration

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 16, 2024 Contact:Lori Harlan 217.670.9283Deadline Extended for Illinois State Fair Online Livestock Exhibitor RegistrationSPRINGFIELD, IL – Due to the extreme weather experienced throughout the State of Illinois, the Illinois Department of Agricultur…
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July 16, 2024 at 2:03 PM

IDOL Conducts Annual Prevailing Wage Survey, New Rates Posted

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2024 Contact: Paul Cicchini [email protected] Conducts Annual Prevailing Wage Survey, New Rates PostedLaw Requires Posting No Later Than July 15thSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) posted updated prevai…
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July 15, 2024 at 7:51 PM

Red, white and new: Westminster Drive bridge dedicated in Marion, featuring American flag theme

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2024 CONTACT:Dawn Johnson 618.301.6050 Paul Wappel 217.685.0082 Red, white and new: Westminster Drive bridge dedicated in Marion, featuring American flag theme$7.3 million project made possible by Rebuild Illinois pays tribute to military, veter…
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July 15, 2024 at 7:03 PM

ISAC HOSTS 14TH ANNUAL COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING CONFERENCE: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL EQUITY

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2024 CONTACT: Lynne Baker 847.831.8024 [email protected] ISAC HOSTS 14TH ANNUAL COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING CONFERENCE: COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL EQUITY PLUS: Free On-site FAFSA Completion Workshop Open to All Students and Families …
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July 15, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Illinois Housing Development Authority Biennial Report Highlights Years of Transformation

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Monday, July 15, 2024Contact: Andrew [email protected] Illinois Housing Development Authority Biennial Report Highlights Years of TransformationCHICAGO – Today, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) released its 2022 & 2023 Biennial Rep…
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July 12, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Illinois Opens its 100th Social Equity Cannabis Dispensary

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:July 12, 2024Contact: Chris [email protected] Opens its 100th Social Equity Cannabis DispensaryIDFPR Leadership attends the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in ChampaignCHAMPAIGN – Today, the Pritzker Administration announced that SEquity…
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July 11, 2024 at 2:04 PM

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES TRAM SERVICE

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 11, 2024 Contact:Lori Harlan 217.670.9283ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES TRAM SERVICETrams will operate during the 11 days of the fairSPRINGFIELD, IL – The most requested ride at the Illinois State Fair is returning in 2024. The Illinois State Fair is …
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July 10, 2024 at 7:42 PM

State of Illinois Celebrates $1 Billion in Cannabis Retail Sales

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:July 10, 2024Contact: Chris [email protected] of Illinois Celebrates $1 Billion in Cannabis Retail SalesIllinois cannabis industry continues to lead social equity efforts nationwideCHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker announced today that…
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July 10, 2024 at 7:12 PM

New Advisory Council Studies Medicaid Financing Models to Expand Equitable Access to Sickle Cell and High-Cost Drug Treatments

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                           July 10, 2024                                                                                                                         CONTACT: [email protected] Advisor…
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July 9, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Freelance Worker Protection Act Takes Effect

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2024 Contact: Paul Cicchini [email protected] Worker Protection Act Takes EffectNew law provides protections for independent contractors in IllinoisSPRINGFIELD – The Freelance Worker Protection Act, which provides pro…
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July 8, 2024 at 4:33 PM

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANNOUNCES EXHIBITION REQUIREMENT CHANGES FOR DAIRY CATTLE

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2024   CONTACT: Lori Harlan (217) 670-9283ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANNOUNCES EXHIBITION REQUIREMENT CHANGES FOR DAIRY CATTLESPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced an intrastate testing requirement for …
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July 5, 2024 at 3:53 PM

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR MUSEUM FOUNDATION LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY SERVANTS WITH TIES TO A COUNTY FAIR ANDIL STATE FAIR TO RECOGNIZE

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 5, 2024Contact:Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation 217-725-8047ILLINOIS STATE FAIR MUSEUM FOUNDATION LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY SERVANTS WITH TIES TO A COUNTY FAIR ANDIL STATE FAIR TO RECOGNIZE SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation …
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July 3, 2024 at 5:57 PM

Statement from HFS Director Elizabeth Whitehorn on Transformative Federal Waiver Approval for Illinois Medicaid

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 3, 2024 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govStatement from HFS Director Elizabeth Whitehorn on Transformative Federal Waiver Approval for Illinois MedicaidWaiver will increase access to services that address health disparities…
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July 2, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Illinois Conservation Police urge sober boating during Fourth of July weekend

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Media contact: [email protected] Conservation Police urge sober boating during Fourth of July weekendSPRINGFIELD – During the Fourth of July holiday weekend and throughout the busy summer boating season, Illinois Conservat…
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July 2, 2024 at 7:44 PM

Farmers Market Coupon Books Available to Low-Income Older Adults

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2024 CONTACT:[email protected] Farmers Market Coupon Books Available to Low-Income Older AdultsSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Farmers market season is in full swing, and older adults may be able to get help buying fresh, local produce. The Senior Fa…
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July 2, 2024 at 5:04 PM

Gov. Pritzker, IL Congressional Leaders Announce iFAB Awarded $51 million EDA Tech Hubs Grant

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 02, 2024DCEO Contact: [email protected] Gov. Pritzker, IL Congressional Leaders Announce iFAB Awarded $51 million EDA Tech Hubs GrantiFAB Tech Hub Selected for EDA Phase 2 Funding, Advancing Illinois as a Leader in Precision FermentationURBANA …
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July 2, 2024 at 4:24 PM

IDPH Adds Nearly 150 More High-Risk ZIP Codes to Lead Testing List

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2024 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.gov IDPH Adds Nearly 150 More High-Risk ZIP Codes to Lead Testing ListMove puts state closer to goal of universal lead testing by 2026SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public He…
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July 2, 2024 at 3:22 PM

IDPH Adds Nearly 150 More High-Risk ZIP Codes to Lead Testing List

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected]  IDPH Adds Nearly 150 More High-Risk ZIP Codes to Lead Testing List Move puts state closer to goal of universal lead testing by 2026 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Pub…
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July 2, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Shaboozey to headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Sunday, August 18th

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 2, 2024 Contact:Lori Harlan 217.670.9283Shaboozey to headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Sunday, August 18thGrandstand Concert Series Now FinalizedSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair has announced that rising star and crossover artis…
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July 2, 2024 at 2:03 PM

IDNR announces 2024 schedule of waterfowl blind site drawings

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Media contact: [email protected] announces 2024 schedule of waterfowl blind site drawingsDrawings are for public hunting area waterfowl blind sitesSPRINGFIELD – Waterfowl hunters should mark their calendars for upcoming waterf…
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July 1, 2024 at 9:48 PM

REVISED with updated training date: Application period for local park development grants opens July 1 Deadline to apply for an OSLAD grant is Sept. 13

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 1, 2024 Media contact: [email protected] with updated training date: Application period for local park development grants opens July 1 Deadline to apply for an OSLAD grant is Sept. 13SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural …
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July 1, 2024 at 8:08 PM

State of Illinois Offering $10,000 To Help Buy a Home and Put Down Roots

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Monday, July 1, 2024   Contact: Andrew Field  [email protected] State of Illinois Offering $10,000 To Help Buy a Home and Put Down RootsDownpayment Assistance Available for New & Existing Homebuyers   CHICAGO – As National Homeownership Month comes to…
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July 1, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Department of Public Health Reminds Illinoisans to Avoid July 4th Hazards & Celebrate Summer Safely

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] of Public Health Reminds Illinoisans to Avoid July 4th Hazards & Celebrate Summer Safely  Foodborne Illnesses, Sunburn & Heat Stroke, Seasonal Pests Like Mosq…
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July 1, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Illinois State Fair Announces “It’s Showtime!” Theme

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release July 1, 2024 Contact:Lori Harlan 217.670.9283Illinois State Fair Announces “It’s Showtime!” ThemeParade Entry Applications Accepted Until July 8   SPRINGFIELD, IL – It’s Showtime! The theme for the 2024 Illinois State Fair captures the spirit of the fair …
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July 1, 2024 at 4:33 PM

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Purple Heart Medal to Family of Pearl Harbor Veteran

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2024   CONTACT: Adriana Colindres (217) 558-1920Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Purple Heart Medal to Family of Pearl Harbor Veteran11th medal returned under Frerichs’ Operation Purple Heart   Video of news conference will be availab…
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July 1, 2024 at 4:16 PM

NELLY HEADLINES DU QUOIN STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2024   CONTACT:           Lori Harlan (217) 558-1546 [email protected] HEADLINES DU QUOIN STATE FAIR GRANDSTANDDU QUOIN, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair announced that rap legend Nelly will headline the Du Quoin State Fair on Mon., Sept. 2. …
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July 1, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Stay Safe and Leave Fireworks to the Professionals on July 4th

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: July 1, 2024   Contact: JC Fultz 217-685-2041 [email protected] Safe and Leave Fireworks to the Professionals on July 4thApproximately 1/4 of all injured persons suffered multiple injuries due to fireworks Springfield, Ill- The Illinois Depa…
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July 1, 2024 at 3:59 PM

Application period for local park development grants opens July 1

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 1, 2024 Media contact: [email protected] period for local park development grants opens July 1Deadline to apply for an OSLAD grant is Sept. 13SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept applicat…
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July 1, 2024 at 3:44 PM

More Heat on the Way, So Stay Cool

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseJuly 1, 2024Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Heat on the Way, So Stay CoolSPRINGFIELD – Heat and humidity started early this summer and the long hot days makes it more important that you stay …
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June 28, 2024 at 1:08 PM

Grilling Safety a Priority this 4th of July and Summer

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: June 28, 2024   Contact: JC Fultz 217-685-2041 [email protected] Safety a Priority this 4th of July and SummerRoughly one-fifth or 20% of grilling fires were caused by a grill that was not clean  Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illin…
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June 27, 2024 at 7:10 PM

IDNR accepting grant applications for Pheasant Fund and Habitat Fund projects through Aug. 1

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 27, 2024 Media contact: [email protected] accepting grant applications for Pheasant Fund and Habitat Fund projects through Aug. 1SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting grant applications for th…
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June 25, 2024 at 6:47 PM

Illinois EPA Awards Additional $649,000 to Units of Local Government for Energy Planning and Efficiency Projects

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2024 Contact: Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Awards Additional $649,000 to Units of Local Government for Energy Planning and Efficiency ProjectsSPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ha…
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June 24, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Gov. Pritzker and the State of Illinois Announce IRONMAN will be Held in Rockford

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2024DCEO Contact: [email protected] Gov. Pritzker and the State of Illinois Announce IRONMAN will be Held in RockfordIRONMAN’s decision to move to Illinois was supported by the state’s Tourism Incentive Grant Program; 2025 represents the fi…
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June 24, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Fire Prevention Week 2024 Theme Announced “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: June 21, 2024 Contact: JC Fultz217-685-2041 [email protected] Prevention Week 2024 Theme Announced “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!Smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent)Springfield, Ill- The…
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June 24, 2024 at 1:50 PM

IDOL On-Site Program Joins Casino Partnership to Promote Construction Safety

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2024 Contact:Paul Cicchini [email protected] On-Site Program Joins Casino Partnership to Promote Construction Safety Initiative will focus on keeping the 500-plus workers safe and healthyJOLIET – The Illinois Department o…
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June 21, 2024 at 9:43 PM

U.S. Small Business Administration Approves Montgomery County Disaster Declaration for Severe Flooding

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseJune 21 2024 Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected]. Small Business Administration Approves Montgomery County Disaster Declaration for Severe FloodingApplications for low-interest loans are now avai…
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June 21, 2024 at 5:05 PM

Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Minimum Increase to Unemployment Rate in May

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: June 21, 2024   CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco   217.524.1219 [email protected]  Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Minimum Increase to Unemployment Rate in MaySPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate i…
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June 21, 2024 at 4:01 PM

IDNR and Department of Ag to offer free camping at select state parks during 2024 Illinois State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 21, 2024 Media contact, IDNR: [email protected] contact, IDOA: [email protected] and Department of Ag to offer free camping at select state parks during 2024 Illinois State FairThe Stay and Play promotion will b…
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June 20, 2024 at 2:42 PM

IDNR, City of East St. Louis announce plan to buy out flood-damaged properties

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, June 20, 2024Media contactsIllinois Department of Natural Resources: [email protected] of East St. Louis: [email protected], City of East St. Louis announce plan to buy out flood-damaged propertiesSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Depar…
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June 20, 2024 at 1:48 PM

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Third Quarter, Fiscal Year 2024, Illinois Lottery Veterans’ Cash Grants

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2024 FOR MORE INFORMATIONMaureen [email protected] Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Third Quarter, Fiscal Year 2024, Illinois Lottery Veterans’ Cash GrantsSpringfield, IL - The Illinois Departme…
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June 18, 2024 at 6:04 PM

IDPH Warns Illinoisans to Protect Themselves from Dangerously High Heat

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 18, 2024     CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Warns Illinoisans to Protect Themselves from Dangerously High Heat CHICAGO – With dangerously high levels of heat forecast across the state of Illinois in the coming …
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June 18, 2024 at 4:33 PM

State of Illinois Celebrates Record-Breaking Export Sales for 2023 and Launches Governor’s Export Awards Application

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2024DCEO Contact: [email protected] State of Illinois Celebrates Record-Breaking Export Sales for 2023 and Launches Governor’s Export Awards ApplicationCHICAGO –Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economi…
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June 18, 2024 at 3:54 PM

The Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Will Begin a Series of Public Hearings on July 13th

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: June 18, 2024Contact: [email protected] Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Will Begin a Series of Public Hearings on July 13thChicago, IL—As we celebrate Juneteenth, the State of Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commis…
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June 18, 2024 at 3:02 PM

West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitos and Birds in 13 Illinois Counties; IDPH Warns Public to “Fight the Bite”

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 18, 2024 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govWest Nile Virus Found in Mosquitos and Birds in 13 Illinois Counties; IDPH Warns Public to “Fight the Bite”Although No Human Cases this Year to Date, National Mosquito Control Awar…
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June 17, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln and Illinois Department of Agriculture Release Illinois State Fairgrounds Master Plan

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2024 Contact: Stacy Reed, Community [email protected] Costello, Illinois Department of [email protected] Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln and Illinois Department of Agriculture …
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