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November 4, 2024 at 3:02 PM

USDA SECRETARY VILSACK ISSUES DISASTER DESIGNATIONS IN ILLINOIS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2024   CONTACT: Lori Harlan 217.670.9283USDA SECRETARY VILSACK ISSUES DISASTER DESIGNATIONS IN ILLINOISSPRINGFIELD, IL – USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack issued a disaster declaration for three Illinois counties due to losses caused by tornado…
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November 4, 2024 at 2:13 PM

Illinois DCFS Honors Adoptive Parents During Adoption Awareness Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release October 31, 2024   Contact: Deborah Lopez 312-937-0050Illinois DCFS Honors Adoptive Parents During Adoption Awareness MonthMore than 19,300 youth in care find loving, permanent homes over the last decade   CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed Nov…
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November 1, 2024 at 3:18 PM

IDOI Announces Open Enrollment for the Get Covered Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace and Releases Rates for the 2025 Plan Year

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  November 1, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT [email protected] Announces Open Enrollment for the Get Covered Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace and Releases Rates for the 2025 Plan YearOpen Enrollment begins November 1, 2024 and ends January 15, 2025 …
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November 1, 2024 at 2:19 PM

OSFM and IDPH Remind Residents to Test, Inspect and Replace Broken or Expired Smoke/CO Alarms as Daylight Saving Time Ends

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: November 1, 2024   Contact: JC Fultz 217-685-2041 [email protected] and IDPH Remind Residents to Test, Inspect and Replace Broken or Expired Smoke/CO Alarms as Daylight Saving Time EndsOver the past ten years, an average of 20 people per yea…
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November 1, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Illinois State Fair Announces Holiday Sale

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseNovember 1, 2024Contact:Lori Harlan (217) 670-9283Illinois State Fair Announces Holiday SaleLowest Prices of the Year on Mega & Jumbo PassesSPRINGFIELD, IL – Looking for a one-size-fits-all gift this holiday season? Look no further than the Illinois St…
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November 1, 2024 at 1:16 PM

State of Illinois earns Aetna Workplace Well-being Platinum Award for third consecutive year

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 1, 2024Media Contact: [email protected] State of Illinois earns Aetna Workplace Well-being Platinum Award for third consecutive yearSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) received the 2024 Aetna …
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October 31, 2024 at 8:20 PM

Illinois DCFS Honors Adoptive Parents During Adoption Awareness Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release October 31, 2024   Contact: Deborah Lopez 312-937-0050Illinois DCFS Honors Adoptive Parents During Adoption Awareness MonthMore than 19,300 youth in care find loving, permanent homes over the last decade   CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed Nov…
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October 31, 2024 at 8:04 PM

Illinois’ Public Universities Collectively Achieve Highest Enrollment in Eight Years

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 31, 2024Contact: José García|[email protected]’ Public Universities Collectively Achieve Highest Enrollment in Eight Years Freshmen enrollment increases for fourth consecutive year SPRINGFIELD – Today, the Illinois Board of Higher Education (…
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October 30, 2024 at 5:27 PM

IDFPR Launches New Online Professional Licensing System

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:October 30, 2024Contact: Chris [email protected] Launches New Online Professional Licensing SystemFirst professions introduced on the new CORE system as part of a multiyear regulatory approachCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Fin…
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October 29, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Treasurer Frerichs Clinches Sixth Morningstar Gold Rating For Bright Start 529 Savings Plan

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:29, 2024CONTACT:Adriana Colindres 217) 558-1920 Treasurer Frerichs Clinches Sixth Morningstar Gold Rating For Bright Start 529 Savings Plan Illinois lauded for its strong advocacy and for successfully decreasing fees   CHICAGO – Illinois State Treasurer M…
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October 29, 2024 at 2:47 PM

Non-Profit Security Grant Program – National Security – Urban Areas and Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity available

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseOctober 29, 2024 Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Security Grant Program – National Security – Urban Areas and Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity available Available funding for …
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October 28, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Treasurer Frerichs Makes $130 Million In Investment Earnings for State Portfolio During September

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 28, 2024 CONTACT:Eric Krol 312.814.1252Treasurer Frerichs Makes $130 Million In Investment Earnings for State Portfolio During September$91.7 million earned for cities, school districts through Illinois Funds The State Treasurer’s Office made more t…
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October 28, 2024 at 3:25 PM

Be Halloween Safe: Keep the Holiday Spooky and Fire Free

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: October 28, 2024   Contact: JC Fultz 217-685-2041 [email protected] Halloween Safe: Keep the Holiday Spooky and Fire FreeFrom 2018–2022 there was an average of 835 home structure fires that began with decorations per year.  Springfield, Ill- H…
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October 28, 2024 at 2:22 PM

ICC Urges Eligible Natural Gas Customers to Enroll in New Low-Income Discount Rates

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2024 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected] Urges Eligible Natural Gas Customers to Enroll in New Low-Income Discount RatesChicago, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is encouraging eligible natural g…
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October 25, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Halloween Hazards Lurk, so Have a Frightful Harvest Holiday, but Keep it Safe, IDPH Urges

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Hazards Lurk, so Have a Frightful Harvest Holiday, but Keep it Safe, IDPH UrgesIf you are Sick, Skip Trick-or-treating and Stay Home CHICAGO – Halloween is time f…
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October 25, 2024 at 5:58 PM

2024 ATA Grand American draws 3,058 trapshooters to World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 Media contact: [email protected] ATA Grand American draws 3,058 trapshooters to World Shooting and Recreational Complex in SpartaComplex sees 13% increase in sporting clays revenue over 2023SPRINGFIELD – More than 3,0…
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October 25, 2024 at 5:32 PM

IDPH Marks Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected]  IDPH Marks Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention WeekProclamation from Gov. Pritzker notes the importance of the awareness week, running though Oct. 26 SPRINGFIELD – The Illi…
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October 25, 2024 at 5:22 PM

4,057 deer harvested during youth season in Illinois Oct. 12-14

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 Media contact: [email protected],057 deer harvested during youth season in Illinois Oct. 12-14SPRINGFIELD – Youth hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 4,057 deer during the youth deer hunting season Oct. 12-14. Co…
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October 25, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Illinois Gaming Board Approved a Sportsbook/Racino Applicant Change of Ownership, Initiated a Human Trafficking Rule and Prohibited Certain NFL Bets

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:October 25, 2024For More Information Contact:Beth [email protected] Gaming Board Approved a Sportsbook/Racino Applicant Change of Ownership, Initiated a Human Trafficking Rule and Prohibited Certain NFL BetsPublic …
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October 24, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces Expansion of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, A New and More Robust Model of Care

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCT. 24, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Administration Announces Expansion of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, A New and More Robust Model of CareThe federally funded Medicaid Demonstration Progra…
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October 23, 2024 at 3:37 PM

Illinois Housing Development Authority Accepting Applications for Emerging Affordable Housing Developers

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release  Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024   Contact: Andrew Field [email protected] Illinois Housing Development Authority Accepting Applications for Emerging Affordable Housing DevelopersCHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and the Local Initiative…
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October 23, 2024 at 2:29 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 of:Illinois State Police Trooper Corey S. Thomp…
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October 23, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology Office of Supplier Diversity Hosts Inaugural Industry Day Event

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 23, 2024   FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jennifer Jennings [email protected] Department of Innovation & Technology Office of Supplier Diversity Hosts Inaugural Industry Day EventSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Innovati…
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October 22, 2024 at 7:17 PM

IDNR reminds hunters of 2024-2025 chronic wasting disease sampling locations

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024Media contact: [email protected] reminds hunters of 2024-2025 chronic wasting disease sampling locationsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding deer hunters about locations where deer can…
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October 22, 2024 at 5:15 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 of: United States Army Corporal Eriverto Ortiz …
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October 22, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Reminds 140,000 Residents Getting Missing Money To Cash the Check

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 22, 2024   CONTACT: Adriana Colindres 217.558.1920 Eric Krol     312.814.1252Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Reminds 140,000 Residents Getting Missing Money To Cash the Check$13.2 Million Returned Through Enhanced Money Match News conference …
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October 21, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Pritzker Administration & IDPH Host 2024 Illinois Minority Health Conference in Naperville October 21-23

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 21, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Administration & IDPH Host 2024 Illinois Minority Health Conference in Naperville October 21-23 Theme for Conference is: “Mission Possible: Moving from Talk to …
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October 21, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Department on Aging Offers Free Help to Make Medicare Open Enrollment Decisions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 21, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] Department on Aging Offers Free Help to Make Medicare Open Enrollment Decisions SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging everyone with Medicare to check if their plan s…
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October 21, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces Relief Available to July Storm Victims in Illinois Multiple Tax Deadlines Postponed to Feb. 3, 2025

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseOctober 21, 2024Media Contact: Maura KownackiPhone: 312-814-1777Governor Pritzker Announces Relief Available to July Storm Victims in Illinois Multiple Tax Deadlines Postponed to Feb. 3, 2025CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Rev…
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October 18, 2024 at 5:22 PM

Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Stable in September

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: October 18, 2024   CONTACT: 217.524.1219 Rebecca Cisco | [email protected]  Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Stable in SeptemberSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that nonfarm payrolls were up +7…
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October 18, 2024 at 4:01 PM

First Tick Infected with a Rare Tickborne Illness in Illinois Discovered in Lake County

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 18, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Tick Infected with a Rare Tickborne Illness in Illinois Discovered in Lake CountyCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that the state’s a…
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October 17, 2024 at 2:02 PM

COOLER TEMPERATURES DRIVE STINK BUGS INDOORS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   October 17, 2024   CONTACT:  Lori Harlan (217) 670-9283COOLER TEMPERATURES DRIVE STINK BUGS INDOORSSPRINGFIELD – Falling temperatures bring colorful foliage, flannel shirts and pumpkin-flavored treats. Unfortunately, cooler weather also brings stink bu…
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October 16, 2024 at 3:12 PM

Diamond Envelope Corp. Receives SHARP Designation

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 16, 2024Contact:Paul Cicchini [email protected] Envelope Corp. Receives SHARP DesignationIllinois-based company recognized for outstanding safety and health practices in the workplaceAURORA, Ill. – The Illinois Departmen…
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October 11, 2024 at 9:53 PM

Governor Pritzker Temporarily Suspends IFTA/MFUT Requirements Due to Hurricanes Milton & Helene

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release                                                                                                           October 11, 2024   Media Contact: Maura Kownacki Phone: 312-814-1777Governor Pritzker Temporarily Suspends IFTA/MFUT Requirements Due to Hurricanes …
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October 11, 2024 at 9:07 PM

Oil well plugging contractors invited to pre-bid meeting Oct. 17

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 Media contact: [email protected] well plugging contractors invited to pre-bid meeting Oct. 17SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites interested contractors to attend an upcoming pre-bid meeting…
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October 11, 2024 at 5:10 PM

IDNR issues reminders for 2024-2025 archery deer season

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 Media contact: [email protected] issues reminders for 2024-2025 archery deer seasonSPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ archery deer season is underway, and the Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters of key dates, regulatio…
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October 11, 2024 at 4:46 PM

IDNR announces key dates and information for 2024-2025 waterfowl season

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 Media contact: [email protected] announces key dates and information for 2024-2025 waterfowl seasonSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds waterfowl hunters of key dates and other information …
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October 10, 2024 at 2:32 PM

2024 Du Quoin State Fair Breaks Attendance Records

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2024   CONTACT:  Lori Harlan (217) 670-92832024 Du Quoin State Fair Breaks Attendance Records Growth attributed to new attractions, cooler temperatures & overall improvements   DU QUOIN, IL – Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced that mo…
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October 9, 2024 at 7:38 PM

IDNR announces state and federal sites to be open for 2024 youth waterfowl hunting seasons

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024Media contact: [email protected] announces state and federal sites to be open for 2024 youth waterfowl hunting seasonsSPRINGFIELD – Numerous Illinois state parks, state fish and wildlife areas, state conservation areas, and s…
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October 9, 2024 at 7:24 PM

Treasurer Frerichs Honors Illinois LGBTQ+ Leaders

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 9, 2024 CONTACT: Eric Krol                312.814.1252Treasurer Frerichs Honors Illinois LGBTQ+ LeadersChicago Dragons Rugby Club, Beverly Arts Center Leader, Northwestern Medical Researcher Honored at LGBTQ+ History Month Celebration   Video of…
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October 9, 2024 at 5:50 PM

MEDIA ADVISORY

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2024 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected] ADVISORYChicago, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) will hold its annual Winter Preparedness Policy Session tomorrow, Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 8:45-…
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October 9, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Fort Massac Encampment returns to Metropolis Oct. 19-20

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, Oct. 9, 2024Media contact: [email protected] Massac Encampment returns to Metropolis Oct. 19-20METROPOLIS – The popular Fort Massac Encampment, which has drawn thousands of visitors to southern Illinois every fall for 50 years, will …
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October 9, 2024 at 2:04 PM

ICF welcomes seven new inductees to Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 9, 2024Contact:Steve [email protected] welcomes seven new inductees to Illinois Outdoor Hall of FameSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) Board of Directors today announced the selections of Angela Funk,…
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October 9, 2024 at 1:53 PM

Illinois Conservation Foundation introduces new Illinois Outdoor Excellence Awards

Illinois e-News ReleaseRelease Date:Oct. 9, 2024Contact Information:Illinois Conservation FoundationJenny [email protected]. 9, 2024Illinois Conservation Foundation introduces new Illinois Outdoor Excellence AwardsHonorees to be celebrated at ICF Gala with Illinois Outdoo…
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October 8, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Illinois EPA Announces $27 Million Notice of Funding Opportunity for Electric Public Transit Buses

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 08, 2024   Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Announces $27 Million Notice of Funding Opportunity for Electric Public Transit BusesFunding Allocated from Volkswagen Settlement Beneficiary Mitigation PlanS…
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October 7, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Anniversary of October 7: A Call for Vigilance and Readiness

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseOctober 7, 2024 Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] of October 7: A Call for Vigilance and ReadinessSPRINGFIELD – As we approach the anniversary of October 7, we encourage the public to st…
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October 7, 2024 at 4:02 PM

As Respiratory Virus Season Begins, IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Protect Themselves from Seasonal Illnesses

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Respiratory Virus Season Begins, IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Protect Themselves from Seasonal IllnessesHealth Department has Upgraded Respiratory Virus Dashboard to Keep Pub…
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October 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: October 7, 2024   Contact: JC Fultz 217-685-2041 [email protected] Alarms: Make Them Work for YouIn 2023 there were 89 residential fire deaths in Illinois with the majority of these deaths occurring in homes without working smoke detectors …
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October 6, 2024 at 2:04 PM

Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release October 6, 2024   Contact: Deborah Lopez 312-937-0050Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12Illinois DCFS distributed smoke alarms to 1,368 Illinois families this year and reminds the public of the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home   (CHI…
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October 3, 2024 at 6:08 PM

IDFPR, Illinois Attorney General Warn of New Scam Targeting Student Loan Borrowers

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:October 3, 2024Contact: Chris [email protected], Illinois Attorney General Warn of New Scam Targeting Student Loan BorrowersCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Division of Banking and I…