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January 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Community Risk Reduction: A Data Driven Process that Creates Safer Communities

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseDate: January 21, 2025Contact: JC [email protected] Risk Reduction: A Data Driven Process that Creates Safer CommunitiesIn 2023, 79% of all fire deaths occurred in the home and home fires were responsible for 13,350 civilian i…

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January 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM

IDFPR Announces Additional License Types on New Online Licensing System

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:   January 21, 2025  Contact: Chris [email protected] Announces Additional License Types on New Online Licensing SystemAgency Issues the Most New Professional Licenses in a Single Year in 2024CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Fin…

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January 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM

State of Illinois Announces Steps to Protect Customers and Their Deposits at State-Chartered Bank

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:January 17, 2025 Contact: Chris [email protected] of Illinois Announces Steps to Protect Customers and Their Deposits at State-Chartered BankMillennium Bank to take over operations of Pulaski Savings Bank in ChicagoCHICAGO – The Ill…

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January 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces $14.7 Million in USDA Grants to Continue to Provide Local Food to Communities

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   January 17, 2025 CONTACT:Lori Harlan(217) 558-1546Governor Pritzker Announces $14.7 Million in USDA Grants to Continue to Provide Local Food to CommunitiesProgram purchases food from socially disadvantaged growers for distribution to underserved communi…

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January 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM

New Landscape Analysis of Quad Cities Region Finds Opportunities in Education Offerings and Workforce Development

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 17, 2025Contact: José Garcí[email protected] Landscape Analysis of Quad Cities Region Finds Opportunities in Education Offerings and Workforce DevelopmentFindings will inform implementation of state’s higher education equity-centered strategic pl…

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January 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM

Fitch Affirms Top AAA Rating to Illinois Funds

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 16, 2025 CONTACT:Eric Krol 217.720.7582Adriana Colindres 217.558.1920Fitch Affirms Top AAA Rating to Illinois Funds$10 Billion Local Government Investment Pool Complements Local Banking RelationshipsThe Illinois Funds, a mutual fund investment used …

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January 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM

Illinois America 250 Commission invites all Illinoisans to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary leading up to July 4, 2026

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 Media contact: [email protected] America 250 Commission invites all Illinoisans to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary leading up to July 4, 2026SPRINGFIELD – Preparations are underway for Illinois to join in the…

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January 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM

Protect Your Family: Understanding Carbon Monoxide Risks and Proper Winter Home Heating Safety

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: January 17, 2025   Contact: JC Fultz 217-685-2041 [email protected] Your Family: Understanding Carbon Monoxide Risks and Proper Winter Home Heating SafetyIn 2024, Illinois Fire Departments responded to 23,158 calls about carbon monoxide. …

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January 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM

Illinois EPA Bringing Recycle Coach to All Illinois Communities

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2025   Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Bringing Recycle Coach to All Illinois CommunitiesProgram provides digital technology for proper recycling or disposal of household materials*REVISED*SPRINGFI…

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January 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Illinois EPA Bringing Recycle Coach to All Illinois Communities

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2025   Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Bringing Recycle Coach to All Illinois CommunitiesProgram provides digital technology for proper recycling or disposal of household materialsSPRINGFIELD - Ill…

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January 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM

Illinois Joins States in Levying $20 Million Penalty Against Nation's Largest Nonbank Mortgage Servicing Company

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:January 16, 2025Contact: Chris [email protected] Joins States in Levying $20 Million Penalty Against Nation's Largest Nonbank Mortgage Servicing CompanyCHICAGO – Illinois and 52 state financial regulatory agencies have taken coor…

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January 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM

Illinois Conservation Foundation accepting applications for 2025 Conservation Achievement Scholarships

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE            Jan. 15, 2025       Contact:  Jenny [email protected] Conservation Foundation accepting applications for 2025 Conservation Achievement ScholarshipsSPRINGFIELD – Applications are now being accepted by the Illinoi…

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January 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM

Illinois Joins $80 Million Enforcement Action Against Block, Inc., Cash App for BSA/AML Violations

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:                                                                                      January 15, 2025            Contact: Chris [email protected] Illinois Joins $80 Million Enforcement Action Against Block, Inc., Cash App for BSA/AML Vi…

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January 15, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Illinois Department of Revenue Announces Start of 2025 Income Tax Season

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release  January 15, 2025   Media Contact: Maura Kownacki Phone: 312-814-1777Illinois Department of Revenue Announces Start of 2025 Income Tax SeasonEligible Taxpayers Will be Able to Use Free, Direct File Tax Option on Jan. 27 CHICAGO - The 2025 tax season is …

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January 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Illinois Department of Revenue Announces Start of 2025 Income Tax Season

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release  January 15, 2025   Media Contact: Maura Kownacki Phone: 312-814-1777Illinois Department of Revenue Announces Start of 2025 Income Tax SeasonEligible Taxpayers Will be Able to Use Free, Direct File Tax Option on Jan. 27 CHICAGO - The 2025 tax season is …

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January 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM

State Treasurer Frerichs Returned $299 Million In Missing Money in 2024

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 14, 2025CONTACT:Eric Krol  312.814.1252Adriana Colindres  217.558.1920State Treasurer Frerichs Returned $299 Million In Missing Money in 2024 Check I-CASH Website for Unclaimed Property Twice a Year   The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office returned…

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January 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM

Time Running Out for Development Teams to Participate in 2025 Supportive Housing Institute

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release  Tuesday, January 14, 2025   Contact: Andrew Field [email protected] Running Out for Development Teams to Participate in 2025 Supportive Housing Institute CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and Corporation for Supportive Housin…

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January 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM

IDOI Announces Upcoming January 15th Open Enrollment Deadline for the Get Covered Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 13, 2025MEDIA [email protected] Announces Upcoming January 15th Open Enrollment Deadline for the Get Covered Illinois Health Insurance MarketplaceChicago – The last day of Open Enrollment for the Get Covered Illinois Health Insur…

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January 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM

IEMA-OHS Encourages Testing During Radon Action Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseJanuary 10, 2025 Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Encourages Testing During Radon Action MonthIEMA-OHS and the American Lung Association relaunch two statewide awareness contests SPRINGFIE…

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January 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM

Agency Issues First Report on Sickle Cell Gene and Cell Therapy Treatments

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Jan. 10, 2025         CONTACT:[email protected] Issues First Report on Sickle Cell Gene and Cell Therapy TreatmentsAdvisory Council recommendations focus on Medicaid payment models for novel Sickle Cell Disease treatments and other high-co…

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January 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM

IDPH Approves New Conditions for Treatment with Medical Cannabis

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 9, 2025CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govIDPH Approves New Conditions for Treatment with Medical CannabisFour conditions were approved following advisory board review; first new conditions added to state list since 2019SPR…

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January 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM

IDPH Offers Recommendations for Avoiding Respiratory Viruses as Seasonal Illnesses Increase

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 7, 2025   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Offers Recommendations for Avoiding Respiratory Viruses as Seasonal Illnesses IncreaseWinter Surge in Hospital Admissions is Driven by Flu; IDPH Reminds Public it’s NOT…

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January 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM

IL DCFS Partners to Prevent Human Trafficking, Promote Education, Awareness and Support Survivors

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release January 6, 2025   Contact: Deborah Lopez [email protected] DCFS Partners to Prevent Human Trafficking, Promote Education, Awareness and Support Survivors   January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month   SPRINGFIELD – January is Human Traffickin…

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January 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM

Pritzker Administration announces Illinois' selection to participate in new federal initiative to improve maternal health

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jan. 6, 2024CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govPritzker Administration announces Illinois' selection to participate in new federal initiative to improve maternal healthThe new Transforming Maternal Health Model will provide $17 milli…

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January 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Pritzker Administration & IDPH Announce Health Equity Zone Pilot Project Grants for McDonough and Winnebago Counties

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 6, 2025   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Administration & IDPH Announce Health Equity Zone Pilot Project Grants for McDonough and Winnebago Counties Program Stems from Heathy Illinois 2028 State Health…

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January 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Illinois DCFS Offers Post-Secondary Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release January 3, 2025   Contact: Deborah Lopez [email protected] DCFS Offers Post-Secondary Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care DCFS Scholarship Program applications accepted until March 31   CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Ch…

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January 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM

2025 CERTIFIED LIVESTOCK MANAGER IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS AND ONLINE TRAINING ANNOUNCED

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 2025   CONTACT:  Lori Harlan 217.670.92832025 CERTIFIED LIVESTOCK MANAGER IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS AND ONLINE TRAINING ANNOUNCEDBoth online and in-person exams now offered in Spanish Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)…

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December 31, 2024 at 10:02 PM

New Laws, Rules Impacting Public Health to Take Effect in 2025

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 31, 2024CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govNew Laws, Rules Impacting Public Health to Take Effect in 2025Strengthened rules on childhood lead testing, requirements for long-term care facilities among changes in the New Ye…

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December 30, 2024 at 10:11 PM

Honoring President Jimmy Carter, Former President of the United States

Illinois e-News ReleaseHonoring President Jimmy Carter, Former President of the United StatesThe 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 an…

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December 30, 2024 at 2:02 PM

IDHR Extends Statute of Limitations Period

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 30, 2024 CONTACT: [email protected] Extends Statute of Limitations Period New Deadline for Filing an Employment, Public Accommodations, Education, and Financial Credit Charge with IDHR Takes Effect Jan. 1   CHICAGO – Illinoisans seeking…

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December 27, 2024 at 11:26 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 Clay Carns, 35…

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December 27, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Protections for Family Responsibilities in Employment Take Effect January 1

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 27, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] for Family Responsibilities in Employment Take Effect January 1 New Law Adds Family Responsibilities to the Illinois Human Rights Act   CHICAGO – Workers in Illinois who provide personal care…

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December 26, 2024 at 2:01 PM

New Law Expands Reproductive Rights

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 26, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] Law Expands Reproductive Rights Protections for Reproductive Health Decision-Making Take Effect January 1 CHICAGO – Illinois continues to lead the country in strengthening reproductive rights. A law …

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December 23, 2024 at 7:44 PM

Please Disregard: ICC Approves Amended ComEd Grid Plan

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  December 23, 2024   ICC CONTACT Cayli Baker Office: (312) 793-8841  [email protected] Disregard: ICC Approves Amended ComEd Grid PlanYou may have received an Illinois e-News release today entitled “ICC Approves Amended ComEd Grid Plan” due t…

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December 23, 2024 at 7:07 PM

ICC Approves Amended ComEd Grid Plan

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2024 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected] Approves Amended ComEd Grid PlanChicago, IL – Today, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved Commonwealth Edison’s refiled multi-year grid plan (2024-2027) …

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December 23, 2024 at 6:33 PM

IDPH Announces that Illinois Respiratory Surveillance Data Show Uptick in Seasonal Illnesses

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 23, 2024   CONTACT: [email protected] [email protected] Announces that Illinois Respiratory Surveillance Data Show Uptick in Seasonal Illnesses CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that the st…

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December 23, 2024 at 6:11 PM

IDOL Introduces Mediation Unit to Resolve Claims More Quickly

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 23, 2024   Contact: Paul Cicchini 217-785-1719 [email protected] Introduces Mediation Unit to Resolve Claims More QuicklyThe informal resolution unit can help claimants avoid hearings, litigation   SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of…

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December 23, 2024 at 3:02 PM

IDNR collecting discarded Christmas trees for fish habitat

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 Media contact: [email protected] collecting discarded Christmas trees for fish habitatSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) fisheries biologists are collecting live Christmas trees to be used as fish habit…

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December 20, 2024 at 10:56 PM

Illinois Gaming Board Agents Arrest Four Men for Video Gaming Café Burglary

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:December 20, 2024For More Information Contact:Beth [email protected] Gaming Board Agents Arrest Four Men for Video Gaming Café BurglaryCHICAGO – The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) and the Illinois Attorney General's O…

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December 20, 2024 at 9:23 PM

IDNR, IDPH, and IDOA monitoring avian influenza mortality events in waterfowl throughout Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, Dec. 20, 2024Media contacts:Illinois Department of Natural Resources: [email protected] Department of Public Health: [email protected] Department of Agriculture: [email protected], IDPH, and IDOA monito…

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December 20, 2024 at 4:50 PM

Start the new year with a First Day Hike at an Illinois state park

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Dec. 20, 2024Media contact: [email protected] Start the new year with a First Day Hike at an Illinois state parkSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites outdoor lovers to start 2025 out right with a First Day Hi…

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December 20, 2024 at 4:35 PM

Illinois State Museum announces new director

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 Media contact: [email protected] State Museum announces new directorSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced Jenn Edginton will serve as director of the Illinois State Museum, a div…

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December 20, 2024 at 3:58 PM

CORRECTED: ICC Approves Amended Ameren Grid Plan

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 20, 2024 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) [email protected]: ICC Approves Amended Ameren Grid Plan Chicago, IL – Yesterday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved Ameren Illinois’ refiled multi-year grid plan (2…

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December 20, 2024 at 3:44 PM

CORRECTED: ICC Approves Amended ComEd Grid Plan

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 20, 2024 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) [email protected]: ICC Approves Amended ComEd Grid Plan Chicago, IL – Yesterday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved Commonwealth Edison’s refiled multi-year grid pla…

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December 20, 2024 at 3:03 PM

New Year Means New Laws Taking Effect

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2024   Contact: Paul Cicchini 217-785-1719 [email protected] New Year Means New Laws Taking EffectSPRINGFIELD – The new year means that some new protections will be taking effect in Illinois workplaces starting January 1, 2025.   Workers…

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December 19, 2024 at 9:22 PM

Pritzker Administration Announces New Medicaid Coverage for Certified Doula and Lactation Consultant Services

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 19, 2024     CONTACT: [email protected] Administration Announces New Medicaid Coverage for Certified Doula and Lactation Consultant Services New coverage intended to improve maternal and infant health outcomes across IllinoisNew per…

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December 19, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces New $820M Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment in Southwest Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseGov. Pritzker Announces New $820M Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment in Southwest IllinoisAvina Clean Hydrogen selects Illinois for new multi-million dollar investment, creates 150 new full-time jobsCHICAGO- ? Governor JB Pritzker, Avina Clean Hydrogen, and the Illinois Depa…

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December 19, 2024 at 7:56 PM

ICC Approves Amended Ameren Grid Plan

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2024 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected] Approves Amended Ameren Grid PlanChicago, IL – Today, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved Ameren Illinois’ refiled multi-year grid plan (2024-2027) with…

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December 19, 2024 at 6:58 PM

ICC Approves Amended ComEd Grid Plan

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2024 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected] Approves Amended ComEd Grid PlanChicago, IL – Today, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved Commonwealth Edison’s refiled multi-year grid plan (2024-2027) …

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December 19, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Illinois Unemployment Rate Stable, Payrolls Slightly Down in November

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: December 19, 2024   CONTACT: Rebecca Cisco 217.524.1219 [email protected]  Illinois Unemployment Rate Stable, Payrolls Slightly Down in NovemberSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that nonfarm payrolls were…

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