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August 30, 2024 at 4:17 PM

Department on Aging Announces Roundtables to Discuss Aging Issues and Priorities

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 30, 2024 CONTACT: [email protected] Department on Aging Announces Roundtables to Discuss Aging Issues and PrioritiesSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State aging officials are holding a series of roundtable discussions—open to service providers, older adu…
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August 30, 2024 at 3:07 PM

Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation After Severe Weather and Flooding Affects Multiple Counties in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseAugust 30, 2024Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected]. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation After Severe Weather and Flooding Affects Multiple Counties in IllinoisSPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker …
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August 29, 2024 at 9:13 PM

Illinois Conservation Police caution boaters to wear life jackets and operate responsibly this Labor Day weekend

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Aug. 29, 2024 Media contact: [email protected] Conservation Police caution boaters to wear life jackets and operate responsibly this Labor Day weekendSPRINGFIELD – This Labor Day weekend, the Illinois Conservation Police remin…
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August 29, 2024 at 6:14 PM

Gaming Board Welcomes New Gaming Agents

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:August 29, 2024For More Information Contact:Beth [email protected] Board Welcomes New Gaming AgentsThree Agents Graduate from Police Academy Ceremony in SpringfieldThe Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) welcomed three new g…
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August 29, 2024 at 5:19 PM

ICJIA Awards $35 Million in Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program Grants

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2024   CONTACT: Cristin Evans [email protected] Awards $35 Million in Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program Grants Funds will support local organizations with smaller budgets in communities heavily affected by violence, crim…
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August 29, 2024 at 5:02 PM

IDPH Marks National Food Safety Education Month in September

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected]  IDPH Marks National Food Safety Education Month in SeptemberBasic precautions can help you avoid foodborne illness at your Labor Day cookout or fall football tailgate partyS…
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August 29, 2024 at 4:47 PM

IDNR recognizes 2024 outstanding volunteers of the year

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                 Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024   Media contact: [email protected] recognizes 2024 outstanding volunteers of the yearVolunteers provide vital support to parks, preser…
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August 29, 2024 at 2:02 PM

VISIT ILLINOIS PRODUCT EXPO AT THE DU QUOIN STATE FAIR

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 29, 2024   CONTACT:  Lori Harlan (217) 670-9283VISIT ILLINOIS PRODUCT EXPO AT THE DU QUOIN STATE FAIRDU QUOIN, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair celebrates Illinois agriculture – the state’s number one industry – and there’s no better way to experience …
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August 28, 2024 at 5:18 PM

Illinois EPA Awards Over $483,000 to Public Water Supply Facilities for Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2024   Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Awards Over $483,000 to Public Water Supply Facilities for Energy Efficiency UpgradesSPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Ene…
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August 28, 2024 at 2:21 PM

Treasurer Frerichs Makes Record $1.5 Billion In Investment Earnings for State Portfolio During FY24

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 28, 2024 CONTACT:Eric Krol 312.814.1252Treasurer Frerichs Makes Record $1.5 Billion In Investment Earnings for State Portfolio During FY24 Record $1 billion for cities, school districts through Illinois Funds The State Treasurer’s Office made a re…
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August 27, 2024 at 8:42 PM

Illinois Veterans’ Homes Manage Increase in COVID-19 Cases

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Maureen S Hartigan Aug 27, 2024        FOR MORE INFORMATION [email protected]    773-590-9848Illinois Veterans’ Homes Manage Increase in COVID-19 Cases Springfield, IL –The Illinois Veterans’ Homes at LaSalle, Manteno, and Quincy are experie…
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August 27, 2024 at 8:04 PM

First Illinois West Nile Virus Death of 2024 is Reported by IDPH in Lake County

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 27, 2024CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govFirst Illinois West Nile Virus Death of 2024 is Reported by IDPH in Lake CountyCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the first 2024 death of an Illino…
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August 27, 2024 at 3:09 PM

Illinois EPA Announces New Funding Opportunity for Green Infrastructure Projects to Improve Water Quality

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2024   Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Announces New Funding Opportunity for Green Infrastructure Projects to Improve Water Quality$5 Million Available for Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities P…
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August 26, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Illinois Department of Revenue Reminds Eligible Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Back-to-School Tax Benefits

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release  August 26, 2024   Media Contact: Maura Kownacki Phone: 312-814-1777Illinois Department of Revenue Reminds Eligible Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Back-to-School Tax BenefitsCHICAGO – As the new school year gets underway, the Illinois Department of Reve…
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August 23, 2024 at 9:35 PM

Disaster Drills Are Only One Way to Be Prepared This School Year

Illinois e-News ReleaseAugust 23, 2024Public Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Drills Are Only One Way to Be Prepared This School YearCHICAGO – As students head back into classrooms across Illinois, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homel…
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August 23, 2024 at 1:09 PM

Illinois DCFS Welcomes Families to the 2024 Du Quoin State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 23, 2024   Contact: Heather Tarczan [email protected] 312-590-0875Illinois DCFS Welcomes Families to the 2024 Du Quoin State FairEncourages Visitors to be Superheroes to Children by becoming foster parents or working for DCFS DU QUOIN – …
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August 22, 2024 at 3:01 PM

IDPH to Offer Public Health Information, Services at DuQuoin State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2024 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.gov IDPH to Offer Public Health Information, Services at DuQuoin State FairInformation, giveaways will be offered at department’s tentSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public …
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August 21, 2024 at 7:04 PM

DU QUOIN STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES 2024 THEME DAYS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2024 CONTACT: Lori Harlan(217) 670-9283DU QUOIN STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES 2024 THEME DAYSDu Quoin, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair announces theme days for 2024. “Theme days highlight the diversity of the Du Quoin State Fair and celebrate everything we…
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August 21, 2024 at 5:02 PM

IDPH Posts 2nd Quarter 2024 Nursing Home Violations

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Posts 2nd Quarter 2024 Nursing Home Violations CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that it has posted the 2024 Second Quarterly Report of…
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August 16, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Fishing activities, exhibits plentiful in Conservation World the final weekend of the Illinois State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 Media contact: [email protected] activities, exhibits plentiful in Conservation World the final weekend of the Illinois State FairSPRINGFIELD – Visitors to the Illinois State Fair are invited to explore a variety o…
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August 15, 2024 at 9:13 PM

LIL WAYNE CONCERT BREAKS ILLINOIS STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND ATTENDANCE RECORDS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 15, 2024 Contact:Lori Harlan 217.670.9283LIL WAYNE CONCERT BREAKS ILLINOIS STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND ATTENDANCE RECORDS SPRINGFIELD, IL – Lil Wayne brought big numbers to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand Wednesday night. Illinois State Fair official…
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August 15, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice to receive young adult transfers from Illinois Department of Corrections to provide high school educational services

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2024   CONTACT: Dominique Newman                [email protected] Department of Juvenile Justice to receive young adult transfers from Illinois Department of Corrections to provide high school educational services Senate Bil…
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August 15, 2024 at 5:23 PM

Growth in Illinois Payroll Jobs, Unemployment Rate Up in July

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: August 15, 2024   CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco 217.524.1219 [email protected]  Growth in Illinois Payroll Jobs, Unemployment Rate Up in JulySPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate increased…
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August 15, 2024 at 4:45 PM

JONAS BROTHERS CONCERT STARTING EARLIER TONIGHT AT THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 15, 2024 Contact:Lori Harlan 217.670.9283JONAS BROTHERS CONCERT STARTING EARLIER TONIGHT AT THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIRSPRINGFIELD, IL – Due to Thursday evening’s weather forecast, the start time for the Jonas Brothers concert has been moved up to 7 p.…
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August 15, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Illinois State Museum’s Lockport Gallery celebrates recent art acquisitions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 For more information contact:John Lustig, director, ISM Lockport [email protected] State Museum’s Lockport Gallery celebrates recent art acquisitionsSPRINGFIELD – New additions to the Illinois State Museum’s a…
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August 15, 2024 at 12:28 AM

GOVERNOR'S SALE OF CHAMPIONS INVESTS IN FUTURE AGRICULTURAL LEADERS

Illinois e-News Release For Immediate Release Contact: August 14, 2024 Lori Harlan 217.670.9283  GOVERNOR'S SALE OF CHAMPIONS INVESTS IN FUTURE AGRICULTURAL LEADERSGovernor JB Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker Donate $105,000SPRINGFIELD, IL – The annual Governor's Sale of Champions at…
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August 13, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Frerichs Celebrates National ABLE Savings Day

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 13, 2024 CONTACT:Adriana Colindres 217.558.1920Eric Krol 312.814.1252Frerichs Celebrates National ABLE Savings Day People with Disabilities Achieve Greater Financial Independence Through ABLE Savings and Investment Accounts Illinois State Treasurer M…
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August 13, 2024 at 1:14 PM

IDNR announces cicada art show winners

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024Media contact: [email protected] announces cicada art show winnersNearly 350 artists entered original cicada-themed art and photographySPRINGFIELD – The rare double-brood emergence of billions of cicadas that Illinois experien…
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August 12, 2024 at 1:45 PM

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Record $301 Million to Residents In Fiscal Year 2024

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2024CONTACT:Eric Krol 312.814.1252Adriana Colindres 217.558.1920Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Record $301 Million to Residents In Fiscal Year 2024Money Match Drives Big Increase in Missing Money Returned Illinois State Trea…
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August 9, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Visit IDOI at the 2024 Illinois State Fair for Insurance Tips and a Gift Bag

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 9, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT [email protected] IDOI at the 2024 Illinois State Fair for Insurance Tips and a Gift Bag Chicago – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) outreach table is located in the Lieutenant Governor's tent at the …
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August 9, 2024 at 2:18 PM

Department on Aging to Host Senior Day at the State Fair on Aug. 12

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 9, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] Department on Aging to Host Senior Day at the State Fair on Aug. 12SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Adults aged 60 and older can enter the Illinois State Fair for free on Monday, Aug. 12, and those who visit the Illi…
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August 9, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Free Entertainment at the Illinois State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 9, 2024 Contact:Lori Harlan 217.670.9283Free Entertainment at the Illinois State FairSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair offers a variety of free entertainment, allowing families to have fun together without breaking the bank.   “The Illinois…
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August 8, 2024 at 8:57 PM

IDNR dedicates Conservation World 2024 in honor of Brent Manning

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Aug. 8, 2024Media contact: [email protected] dedicates Conservation World 2024 in honor of Brent ManningManning, who died in January, was the longest serving director of IDNR.SPRINGFIELD – State officials on Thursday dedicated Con…
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August 8, 2024 at 8:26 PM

Gov. Pritzker Proclaims August 11th as 811 Day in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 8, 2024ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) [email protected]. Pritzker Proclaims August 11th as 811 Day in IllinoisSpringfield, IL – At the request of the Illinois Commerce Commission, Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed August 11,…
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August 8, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces $37 Million Available for Non-Congregate Shelter Developments

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release  Thursday, August 8, 2024   Contact: Andrew Field  [email protected] Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces $37 Million Available for Non-Congregate Shelter DevelopmentsCHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced toda…
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August 8, 2024 at 1:28 PM

IDNR accepting public comment on next round of mine reclamation projects

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2024 Media contact: [email protected] accepting public comment on next round of mine reclamation projectsDeadline to comment is Sept. 20SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting public comm…
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August 8, 2024 at 1:02 PM

Illinois State Fair Offers ‘Know Before You Go’ Tips

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 8, 2024 Contact:Lori Harlan 217.670.9283Illinois State Fair Offers ‘Know Before You Go’ TipsSPRINGFIELD, IL – Before you head out to enjoy the Illinois State Fair, take a moment to review some tips for the best experience.   Grandstand If you pur…
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August 7, 2024 at 9:21 PM

Illinois Increases Investments in Climate Smart Agriculture Practices

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2024     CONTACT:   Lori Harlan (217) 670-9283Illinois Increases Investments in Climate Smart Agriculture PracticesUS EPA grant provides incentives for strip till, no-till and cover crops   SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agricult…
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August 7, 2024 at 8:31 PM

2024 Illinois State Fair Butter Cow Unveiled

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 7, 2024 Contact:Lori Harlan 217.670.92832024 Illinois State Fair Butter Cow UnveiledSPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Fair officials unveiled the Butter Cow today in the Dairy Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Insp…
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August 7, 2024 at 3:08 PM

OSFM Announces $4 Million in Funding for the Small Equipment Grant Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: August 7, 2024   Contact: JC Fultz 217-685-2041 [email protected] Announces $4 Million in Funding for the Small Equipment Grant ProgramAll interested departments should send an application to OSFM electronically or postmarked no later than O…
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August 7, 2024 at 2:52 PM

Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Winners of 2024 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 7, 2024   CONTACT: Adriana Colindres             217.558.1920         Eric Krol                              312.814.1252Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Winners of 2024 Cream of the Crop Photography ContestStudents Earn Bright Start Scholarshi…
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August 7, 2024 at 2:34 PM

The Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission hosts Public Hearings in East St. Louis

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: August 7, 2024 Contact: [email protected] Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission hosts Public Hearings in East St. LouisEast St. Louis, IL—The State of Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) announ…
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August 7, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Illinois DCFS Welcomes Families to the 2024 Illinois State Fair And Encourages Visitors to be Superheroes to Children by Becoming Foster Parents or Working for DCFS

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August 6, 2024 at 7:28 PM

Illinois EPA State Fair Exhibit Promotes Waste Reduction

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 6, 2024 Contact: Kim [email protected] EPA State Fair Exhibit Promotes Waste ReductionLearn about Reducing Waste, Why it is Important, and Proper Trash Disposal   SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency …
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August 6, 2024 at 7:03 PM

Illinois State Fair Announces 2024 Theme Days

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 6, 2024 Contact:Lori Harlan 217.670.9283Illinois State Fair Announces 2024 Theme DaysSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce theme and discount days for 2024. County Fairs and Horse Racing Day will start it all off on Thurs…
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August 6, 2024 at 4:21 PM

IDFPR Announces Plans for New Digital Licensure Process for Working Professionals in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: August 6, 2024    Contact: Chris Slaby [email protected] Announces Plans for New Digital Licensure Process for Working Professionals in IllinoisRegulatory software vendor NIC Licensing Solutions, LLC selected as the new provider of on…
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August 6, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Illinois Opens its 100th Social Equity Cannabis Dispensary

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: July 12, 2024   Contact: Chris Slaby [email protected] Illinois Opens its 100th Social Equity Cannabis DispensaryIDFPR Leadership attends the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in ChampaignCHAMPAIGN – Today, the Pritzker Administration announced that …
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August 6, 2024 at 3:10 PM

IDPH to Offer Public Health Information, Services at Illinois State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                        August 6, 2024                                                                                               CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected]  IDPH to Offer Public Heal…
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August 6, 2024 at 2:53 PM

Illinois Housing Development Authority Opens Applications for Funding for Permanent Supportive Housing

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release  Tuesday, August, 06, 2024     Contact:  Andrew Field [email protected] Housing Development Authority Opens Applications for Funding for Permanent Supportive HousingCHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced it will begi…
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August 5, 2024 at 3:46 PM

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs' Plan to Allow Leftover College Savings Funds to Be Used For Retirement Signed Into Law

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: August 5, 2024 Eric Krol 312.814.1252   Adriana Colindres 217.558.1920 Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs' Plan to Allow Leftover College Savings Funds to Be Used For Retirement Signed Into LawFrerichs Thanks Governor…