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November 19, 2024 at 3:58 PM

State Treasurer Frerichs, Illinois Department of Labor Team Up To Return Unpaid Wages and Penalties to Illinois Workers

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:November 19, 2024CONTACT:Eric Krol 312.814.1252Paul Cicchini 217-685-2479State Treasurer Frerichs, Illinois Department of Labor Team Up To Return Unpaid Wages and Penalties to Illinois WorkersCheck I-CASH Site to See If You Have a ClaimIllinois workers ca…
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November 15, 2024 at 7:13 PM

Illinois Payrolls Nearly Unchanged, Unemployment Rate Stable in October

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: November 15, 2024   CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco | [email protected]  217.524.1219Illinois Payrolls Nearly Unchanged, Unemployment Rate Stable in OctoberSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that nonfarm payrolls w…
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November 15, 2024 at 6:47 PM

Illinois Payrolls Nearly Unchanged, Unemployment Rate Stable in October

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: November 15, 2024   CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco | [email protected]  217.524.1219Illinois Payrolls Nearly Unchanged, Unemployment Rate Stable in OctoberSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that nonfarm payrolls w…
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November 15, 2024 at 6:22 PM

IDNR awards historic sites field trip grants to schools

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 Media contact: [email protected] awards historic sites field trip grants to schoolsSPRINGFIELD – More than 350 students in grades fourth through eighth will visit Illinois state historic sites this school year thanks to grant …
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November 15, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Illinois Payrolls Nearly Unchanged, Unemployment Rate Stable in October

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: November 15, 2024   CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco | [email protected]  217.524.1219Illinois Payrolls Nearly Unchanged, Unemployment Rate Stable in OctoberSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that nonfarm payrolls w…
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November 15, 2024 at 5:04 PM

IDPH Marks U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, November 18-24

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected]  IDPH Marks U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, November 18-24Annual observance promotes smart use of antibiotics in order to prevent antimicrobial resistance SPRINGFIELD – The…
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November 14, 2024 at 7:20 PM

2024 Will County Tentative Multiplier Announced

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseDate: 12-Nov-2024Letter ID: L0796205224Contact: Maura Kownacki312.814.17772024 Will County Tentative Multiplier AnnouncedSPRINGFIELD, IL, Will County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, …
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November 14, 2024 at 5:32 PM

State Agency Directors for IDPH and IDNR Visit Egyptian Health Department to Receive Flu and COVID-19 Shots

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Agency Directors for IDPH and IDNR Visit Egyptian Health Department to Receive Flu and COVID-19 ShotsIf You are Not Fully Protected from Flu and COVID-19, NOW is the …
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November 13, 2024 at 9:32 PM

Governor Pritzker and Illinois Department of Revenue Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Springfield’s Willard Ice Building

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release  November 13, 2024   Media Contact: Maura Kownacki Phone: 312-814-1777Governor Pritzker and Illinois Department of Revenue Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Springfield’s Willard Ice Building Architecturally Unique Structure Serves as Headquarters to the Ill…
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November 13, 2024 at 9:13 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: Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez, 26…
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November 13, 2024 at 5:05 PM

COUNTRY SUPERSTAR MEGAN MORONEY TO PERFORM AT ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ON AUGUST 10

Illinois e-News Release For Immediate Release Media Contact November 13, 2024 Lori Harlan [email protected]   COUNTRY SUPERSTAR MEGAN MORONEY TO PERFORM AT ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ON AUGUST 10Discounted ticket prices offered for limited time onlySPRINGFIELD, IL – Named by People Maga…
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November 13, 2024 at 3:18 PM

Illinois Department of Agriculture Launches First-Ever Illinois Product Holiday Box

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   November 13, 2024   CONTACT:  Lori Harlan – 217.670.9283Illinois Department of Agriculture Launches First-Ever Illinois Product Holiday BoxSpringfield, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announces the release of its first-ever Illinois …
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November 12, 2024 at 6:02 PM

5th & 6th Grade Students and Classrooms Invited to Compete in Illinois EPA Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contests

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 12, 2024 Contact: Kim [email protected] & 6th Grade Students and Classrooms Invited to Compete in Illinois EPA Poster, Poetry, and Prose ContestsSPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is inviting fi…
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November 12, 2024 at 4:02 PM

ICONIC ROCK BAND DEF LEPPARD TO PERFORM AT ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ON AUGUST 16

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release November 12, 2024 Media Contact for Illinois State Fair:Lori Harlan [email protected] Contacts for Def Leppard:Carleen Donovan [email protected] Franny Lail [email protected] ICONIC ROCK BAND DEF LEPPARD TO PERFORM AT ILLINOIS STATE FAIR O…
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November 8, 2024 at 11:01 PM

IDOL Reaches Settlement with Trampoline Park Operator

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2024   Contact: Paul Cicchini 217-785-1719 [email protected] Reaches Settlement with Trampoline Park OperatorAgreement with Elevate puts safety first   SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) and Elevate Trampoline…
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November 8, 2024 at 4:03 PM

IDPH Seeks to Fill Numerous Positions at Upcoming Springfield Job Fair

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected]  IDPH Seeks to Fill Numerous Positions at Upcoming Springfield Job FairEvent will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19, at John R. Block Agriculture Building SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois …
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November 8, 2024 at 2:59 PM

DoIT Celebrates STEM/STEAM Day on November 8

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 8, 2024   FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jennifer Jennings [email protected] Celebrates STEM/STEAM Day on November 8SPRINGFIELD – In celebration of STEM/STEAM Day on Nov. 8, the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)…
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November 7, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Additional Funding Available for Residential Sharps Collection Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 7, 2024 Contact: Kim [email protected] Funding Available for Residential Sharps Collection Program$400,000 Available for Local Government Collection and Disposal   SPRINGFIELD —Illinois Environmental Protection Age…
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November 7, 2024 at 5:04 PM

With Winter Weather on the Horizon, IEMA-OHS Encourages Preparedness This Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseNovember 7, 2024Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Winter Weather on the Horizon, IEMA-OHS Encourages Preparedness This WeekSPRINGFIELD–While it doesn’t feel quite like winter yet, temperatures …
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November 7, 2024 at 4:31 PM

IDPH Seeks Proposals for Innovative Health Equity Zone Pilot Project to Advance Efforts to Eliminate Health Disparities

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 7, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Seeks Proposals for Innovative Health Equity Zone Pilot Project to Advance Efforts to Eliminate Health Disparities Program Stems from Heathy Illinois 2028 State Health …
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November 6, 2024 at 7:39 PM

Illinois State Museum launches ‘Here, There’ exhibit at Lockport Gallery

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024Media contact: [email protected] Illinois State Museum launches ‘Here, There’ exhibit at Lockport GallerySPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum announces the Nov. 7 opening of “Here, There: New Perspectives on the Coll…
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November 4, 2024 at 9:14 PM

Government Alliance for Safe Communities Announces $100 Million in Grant Opportunities for Violence Prevention and Community Violence Intervention Initiatives

Illinois e-News ReleaseNovember 4, 2024Government Alliance for Safe Communities Announces $100 Million in Grant Opportunities for Violence Prevention and Community Violence Intervention Initiatives Illinois, Cook County, and City of Chicago will partner to bring unprecedented resources to communitie…
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November 4, 2024 at 8:06 PM

ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION LAUNCHES 2024-25 COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING CAMPAIGN

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2024   Contact: Lynne Baker 847.831.8024 [email protected] ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION LAUNCHES 2024-25 COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING CAMPAIGN ISAC and Partners Offer Free Help Completing College and Financial Aid Application…
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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 …