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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…
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August 2, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Don't Booze and Boat: The Risks of Drinking While Boating

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE8/2/24CONTACT:[email protected]'t Booze and Boat: The Risks of Drinking While BoatingGordon Lightfoot's song The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald depicts the Midwest's waterways simultaneously as a robust economic and recreational f…
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August 2, 2024 at 2:18 PM

PSA: Babies Aren't Waterproof! Illinois DCFS Reminds Parents and Caregivers to Constantly Supervise Children When Children are in or Near Water

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseAugust 02, 2024Contact: Heather [email protected]: Babies Aren't Waterproof! Illinois DCFS Reminds Parents and Caregivers to Constantly Supervise Children When Children are in or Near Water20 Illinois children lost their li…
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August 2, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Illinois Recognizes August as Child Support Awareness Month, Celebrates New Initiatives

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:AUG. 2, 2024CONTACT:[email protected] Recognizes August as Child Support Awareness Month, Celebrates New InitiativesChild Support Services regional offices to undertake annual August service projects to benefit communities statewideSPRINGFI…
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August 1, 2024 at 3:01 PM

See You at the Illinois State Fair!

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/1/24   CONTACT:   [email protected]  312-814-4459 See You at the Illinois State Fair!After much success at the previous Illinois State Fair, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission is excited to return for another year in the Lieutenant Govern…
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August 1, 2024 at 2:03 PM

FOOD SPECIALS, SMALL PLATES, BIG TASTES AND FEEDING FRENZY RETURN FOR 2024

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release August 1, 2024 Contact:Lori Harlan (217) 670-9283FOOD SPECIALS, SMALL PLATES, BIG TASTES AND FEEDING FRENZY RETURN FOR 2024SPRINGFIELD, IL – When you think of the Illinois State Fair, you probably think of food. From sweet to savory, tasty options are ava…
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July 31, 2024 at 8:09 PM

Illinois EPA Announces Opening of First State-Funded Public Electric Vehicle Chargers

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2024 Contact:  Kim Biggs [email protected] 217-558-1536 Illinois EPA Announces Opening of First State-Funded Public Electric Vehicle ChargersFirst 16 of 2,000+ Fast Charging Ports Now OperationalSPRINGFIELD — Illinois Environmental Pr…
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July 31, 2024 at 1:06 PM

Illinois welcomes 2024 ATA Grand American competitors and spectators to the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Media contact: [email protected] welcomes 2024 ATA Grand American competitors and spectators to the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in SpartaSPRINGFIELD – One of the premier events in shooting sports re…
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July 30, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Illinois Liquor Control Commission is seeking applicants for Enforcement Supervisor

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE7/30/24CONTACT:[email protected] Liquor Control Commission is seeking applicants for Enforcement SupervisorThe Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is hiring three Enforcement Supervisors to cover the Northern, Southern,…
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July 30, 2024 at 3:18 PM

The Youth Alcohol Awareness Summit (YAAS)

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7/30/24   CONTACT:   [email protected]  312-814-4459 The Youth Alcohol Awareness Summit (YAAS)Join the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) on August 13, 2024, from 10:00-3:00 pm at The Shed, 801 E. Sangamon Ave., State Fairgrounds Springf…
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July 30, 2024 at 3:03 PM

New Report Outlines the Health Toll of Homelessness

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                        July 30, 2024                                                                                                  CONTACT [email protected] [email protected]  New Report Outlines the …
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July 30, 2024 at 1:03 PM

MULTI-PLATINUM COUNTRY STAR CHRIS LANE HEADLINES DU QUOIN STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                         July 30, 2024                                                                                                                 CONTACT: Lori Harlan (217) 670-9283MULTI-PLATINUM COUNTRY STAR CHRIS LA…
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July 29, 2024 at 7:48 PM

Illinois Awarded $8 Million for Transmission Improvement Projects

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 29, 2024ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) [email protected] Awarded $8 Million for Transmission Improvement ProjectsThe ICC and IDNR were awarded $8.3 million dollars to improve the siting process for several long-range transm…
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July 29, 2024 at 7:28 PM

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology to Showcase Innovation and Entertainment at the 2024 Illinois State Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2024   FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jennifer Jennings [email protected] Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology to Showcase Innovation and Entertainment at the 2024 Illinois State Fair Lights, Camera, STEAM Action! A Celebratio…
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July 29, 2024 at 7:14 PM

ILLINOIS 4-H TO LEAD 2024 TWILIGHT PARADE

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release                                               July 29, 2024                                                                                   Contact: Lori Harlan (217) 670-9283ILLINOIS 4-H TO LEAD 2024 TWILIGHT PARADESPRINGFIELD, IL – In celebration of…
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July 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Gov. Pritzker, DCFS Award Record-Breaking Number of College Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, July 26, 2024 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker, DCFS Award Record-Breaking Number of College Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care Luncheon celebrates 352 college-bound youth receiving state scholarship funds   CHICAGO …
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July 26, 2024 at 5:41 PM

Illinois EPA Provides Over $32 Million in Zero Percent Interest Loans to Six Communities to Replace Lead Service Lines

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 26, 2024 Contact: Kim [email protected] EPA Provides Over $32 Million in Zero Percent Interest Loans to Six Communities to Replace Lead Service Lines SPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Interim Director James Jennings today announ…
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July 26, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Illinois EPA Provides Over $43 Million in Principal Forgiveness Funding to 17 Communities to Replace Lead Service Lines

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 26, 2024 Contact: Kim [email protected] EPA Provides Over $43 Million in Principal Forgiveness Funding to 17 Communities to Replace Lead Service Lines SPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Interim Director James Jennings today anno…
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July 25, 2024 at 3:38 PM

Illinois Conservation Police seeking applicants for next class of trainees

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 25, 2024 Media contact: [email protected] Conservation Police seeking applicants for next class of traineesDeadline to apply is Friday, July 26SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Office of L…