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May 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Announces 10 Small Nonprofits to Receive $200,000 In Charitable Trust Grants

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 9, 2025 CONTACT:Eric Krol 312.814.1252Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Announces 10 Small Nonprofits to Receive $200,000 In Charitable Trust GrantsGroups in Chicago, Rock Island, Decatur, Southern Illinois, Wheaton, Aurora, Evanston Among RecipientsTen sm…

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May 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Illinois Finance Authority Successfully Complete Sale of Series 2025 Green Bonds

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2025 Contacts:  Kim Biggs, Illinois EPA [email protected] 217-558-1536   Chris Meister, Illinois Finance Authority [email protected] 312-590-1044 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Illinois Finance Authority Successfull…

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May 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM

IDOL Recovers $483,000 in Unpaid Wages for Public Construction Workers

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 8, 2025Contact:Paul Cicchini [email protected] Recovers $483,000 in Unpaid Wages for Public Construction WorkersThe Department reached a settlement agreement with Bulk Storage, Inc. and collected $85,000 in penaltiesSPRINGFIELD – Tod…

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May 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM

Illinois DCFS expands Domestic Violence Co-Location Program to Springfield and Belleville in partnership with Domestic Violence Organizations

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2025 Contact: Heather Tarczan [email protected] Illinois DCFS expands Domestic Violence Co-Location Program to Springfield and Belleville in partnership with Domestic Violence OrganizationsLocal domestic violence advocates will aid DCFS …

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May 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM

Gov. Pritzker Invites Canadian Travelers to Enjoy Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 6, 2025 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Invites Canadian Travelers to Enjoy Illinois600,000 Canadians visit Illinois each yearCHICAGO- Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportun…

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May 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM

Illinois State Museum to host volunteer recruitment night on May 22

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 6, 2025 For more information contact:[email protected] Illinois State Museum to host volunteer recruitment night on May 22SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum invites the public to a volunteer recruitment night on Thursday, May 22. Part…

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May 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Severe Weather in Midwest Can Be Spawned by Hurricanes

Illinois e-News ReleaseMay 6, 2025Public Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Weather in Midwest Can Be Spawned by HurricanesIEMA-OHS encourages residents to be prepared for the effects of strong hurricanesSpringfield – While a hurricane won’t hit Illinois, some t…

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May 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM

IDNR accepting applications for Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grants

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 6, 2025Media contact: [email protected] IDNR accepting applications for Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grantsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Illinois Natural Areas Steward…

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May 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM

ROCK LEGEND DAVID LEE ROTH TO HEADLINE DU QUOIN STATE FAIR ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 23

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2025 CONTACT:  Lori Harlan(217) 670-9283ROCK LEGEND DAVID LEE ROTH TO HEADLINE DU QUOIN STATE FAIR ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 23DU QUOIN, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair is thrilled to announce that renowned frontman and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Lee…

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May 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM

Arson Awareness Week: Stay Vigilant and Report Suspicious Activity

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: May 5, 2025 Contact: JC [email protected] Arson Awareness Week: Stay Vigilant and Report Suspicious ActivityIn 2024, OSFM Special Agents responded to 1210 investigations and closed 59 cases related to arson with an arrest.Spring…

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May 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM

IDOA TO OFFER FREE RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR AGRICHEMICAL CONTAINERS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2025 CONTACT:[email protected]  IDOA TO OFFER FREE RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR AGRICHEMICAL CONTAINERSSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) encourages farmers and agrichemical facilities to take part in a free agrichemica…

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May 2, 2025 at 9:20 PM

From Curiosity to Careers: DoIT’s Second Annual CareerSpark STEAM Expo

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 02, 2025 Nikayla [email protected] Curiosity to Careers: DoIT’s Second Annual CareerSpark STEAM Expo Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology co-hosts second annual event SPRINGFIELD – Last month, Governor JB Pritzker proc…

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May 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM

Ribbon-cutting marks grand opening of Sahara Woods off-highway vehicle trail system in southern Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 2, 2025Media contact: [email protected] marks grand opening of Sahara Woods off-highway vehicle trail system in southern Illinois CARRIER MILLS – Off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts and state and local officials cel…

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May 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM

IDPH Issues Updated Sport Fish Consumption Advisories

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2025 CONTACT: [email protected]@illinois.gov  IDPH Issues Updated Sport Fish Consumption AdvisoriesFive Illinois bodies of water added in annual updateSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued it…

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May 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM

Illinois Celebrates World Trade Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseIllinois Celebrates World Trade Month 2024 Exports Reach All-Time High and Represent a 32 Percent Increase from Pre-Pandemic levels in 2019    CHICAGO – This May, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating World Trade Month. According to…

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April 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM

Public Health Officials Confirm Two Measles Cases in Cook County

Illinois e-News Release4/30/2025Media Contacts:Chicago Department of Public Health: [email protected] County Department of Public Health: Efrat Dallal Stein [email protected] Department of Public Health: [email protected] Health Officials Confirm Two Meas…

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April 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM

May Newsbits from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 1, 2025Media contact: [email protected] Newsbits from the Illinois Department of Natural ResourcesSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for May.M…

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April 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM

Illinois EPA Announces Three Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events for the Spring of 2025

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, April 29, 2025   Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Announces Three Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events for the Spring of 2025One-day collection events are in addition to five long-term collection locati…

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April 29, 2025 at 8:11 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 and remembrance of:The students’ lives lost in …

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April 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM

State of Illinois to Host Career Fair in Springfield

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 29, 2025Media Contact: [email protected] of Illinois to Host Career Fair in SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and Lincoln Land Community C…

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April 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM

MEDIA ADVISORY

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           April 28, 2024                                                                           CONTACT [email protected] MEDIA ADVISORY  WHAT:          Illinois State Fair “100 Days Out” Celebration   WHEN:    …

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April 25, 2025 at 9:52 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 and remembrance of:Chicago Fire Department Capt…

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April 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM

Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) Adopts Proposed New Rules including a Prohibition on Using Credit Cards for Sports Wagering among Other Regulatory Measures at April Meeting

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:April 25, 2025For More Information Contact:Beth [email protected] Gaming Board (IGB) Adopts Proposed New Rules including a Prohibition on Using Credit Cards for Sports Wagering among Other Regulatory Measures at Ap…

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April 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Illinois Department of Corrections Announces Expansion of Freedom Reads Libraries to Decatur and Illinois River Correctional Centers

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 24, 2025CONTACT:Naomi Puzzello, [email protected] Department of Corrections Announces Expansion of Freedom Reads Libraries to Decatur and Illinois River Correctional CentersExpands Freedom Reads partnership with 22 new Freedom Libra…

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April 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM

State Treasurer Frerichs Announces New Option For Illinois Students Struggling to Obtain Traditional College Loans

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 24, 2025 CONTACT:Eric Krol    217.720.7582    Adriana Colindres    217.558.1920State Treasurer Frerichs Announces New Option For Illinois Students Struggling to Obtain Traditional College LoansIllinois No-Cosigner Loan Latest Addition To Student Em…

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April 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM

2024 Effingham County Tentative Multiplier Announced

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseDate: 23-Apr-2025Letter ID: L0345349544Contact: Maura Kownacki312.814.1777 2024 Effingham County Tentative Multiplier AnnouncedSPRINGFIELD, IL, Effingham County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Dav…

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April 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM

IDPH Reports First Measles Case of 2025 in Southern Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 23, 2025 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govIDPH Reports First Measles Case of 2025 in Southern IllinoisIDPH encourages Illinoisans to ensure they are up-to-date on vaccinationsKey Facts for Media:One case of measles has bee…

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April 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM

ISAC Issues Letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary McMahon Regarding Potential Delays in Student Financial Aid and Challenges for Student Loan Borrowers

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 23, 2025Media Contact: Lynne [email protected] Issues Letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary McMahon Regarding Potential Delays in Student Financial Aid and Challenges for Student Loan BorrowersThe letter seeks a…

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April 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM

Gov. Pritzker Unveils TCCI’s Clean Energy Innovation Hub in Decatur

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 23, 2025 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Unveils TCCI’s Clean Energy Innovation Hub in Decatur Clean Energy Innovation Hub will strengthen Illinois’ EV component part supply chain, create jobs, and provide state-of-the a…

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April 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM

Not in Our State: Illinois Urgently Calls on Residents to Help Stop Hate

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:       April 23, 2025 Contact:[email protected] in Our State: Illinois Urgently Calls on Residents to Help Stop Hate Illinoisans can visit ILStopHate.org or call (877)458-HATE to report acts of hateCHICAGO – Illinois has faced an alarming surg…

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April 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM

PrEP HIV Prevention Now Available Directly from Illinois Pharmacists

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 22, 2025CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.gov PrEP HIV Prevention Now Available Directly from Illinois PharmacistsStanding order from IDPH will make lifesaving HIV prevention drugs more accessibleSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Depa…

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April 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM

Governor Pritzker Announces 25 Awards to Revitalize Main Streets and Downtowns Across Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 22, 2025 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Announces 25 Awards to Revitalize Main Streets and Downtowns Across IllinoisJACKSONVILLE – Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportuni…

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April 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM

April is Hazardous Materials Safety Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseApril 22, 2025Interim Director Adnan G. Khayyat Public Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] is Hazardous Materials Safety MonthSpringfield–Annually, Illinois adds more than 100 new, active Tier 2 chemical facilities and the Illin…

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April 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE4/18/2025CONTACT:[email protected] is Alcohol Awareness MonthEstablished in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), Alcohol Awareness Month has become a way for the community to support those effe…

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April 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM

ILLINOIS WHEAT CHECKOFF REFERENDUM PASSES

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2025 CONTACT:[email protected] ILLINOIS WHEAT CHECKOFF REFERENDUM PASSESSPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois wheat producers approved a measure to bring a wheat check-off program to the State of Illinois. By a vote of 207 to 69, producers passed a …

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April 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM

Illinois Payroll Jobs Climb to Record High

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR RELEASE: April 17, 2025 CONTACT:Rebecca Cisco | 217.524.1219 [email protected] Illinois Payroll Jobs Climb to Record HighNonfarm Payrolls Surpass Previous Record, Unemployment Rate UnchangedSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announ…

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April 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM

IL OSHA Provides Resource for Fire Departments

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       April 15, 2025       Contact: Paul Cicchini 217-785-1719       [email protected] OSHA Provides Resource for Fire DepartmentsSample standard operating guideline designed for safe, assertive, and effective operationsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois De…

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April 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM

Illinois EPA Notifies 47 Community Water Systems of Right-to-Know Requirements Triggered by Recent Rulemaking

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, April 14, 2025   Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Notifies 47 Community Water Systems of Right-to-Know Requirements Triggered by Recent RulemakingPFAS Chemicals Detected in Groundwater; Systems, Private Well O…

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April 14, 2025 at 9:41 PM

Governor Pritzker Awards More Than $19 Million Through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Illinois e-News ReleaseGovernor Pritzker Awards More Than $19 Million Through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program Grant funding supports the state’s continued effort to build a pipeline of talent and increase access to good-paying jobs for historically underrepresented populations CHICAGO …

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April 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Honoring Illinois' Fallen

Illinois e-News ReleaseHonoring Illinois' FallenThe Department of Central Management Services has received notice fromGovernor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of:United States Army Staff Serg…

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April 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM

IDPH Updates School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard with Data From 2024-25 School Year

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2025         CONTACT:[email protected] [email protected]@isbe.net  IDPH Updates School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard with Data From 2024-25 School YearDashboard utilizes data collected by the Illinois State Board …

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April 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission to host public hearing in Belleville

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 14, 2025Media Contact: [email protected] African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission to host public hearing in BellevilleSPRINGFIELD, IL – The State of Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) announces the fi…

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April 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM

Northern Illinois University’s Project Flex Hosts On-campus Basketball Tournament for Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Youth

Illinois e-News ReleaseNorthern Illinois University’s Project Flex Hosts On-campus Basketball Tournament for Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice YouthDEKALB, IL – Last month, Northern Illinois University (NIU) hosted a basketball tournament for youth from each of the five Illinois Department of …

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April 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Illinois Celebrates Major Medicaid Milestone: 60 years of Providing Critical Healthcare Coverage

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 11, 2025           CONTACT:[email protected] Celebrates Major Medicaid Milestone: 60 years of Providing Critical Healthcare CoverageAs HFS celebrates Medicaid Awareness Month in April, the Department is reflecting on how the vital …

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April 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM

Chronic wasting disease detected in four additional Illinois counties

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, April 11, 2025Media contact: [email protected] wasting disease detected in four additional Illinois countiesPutnam, Marshall, Adams and Peoria counties added to state’s CWD listSPRINGFIELD – Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, has been dete…

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April 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM

OSFM and ISP Honor and Celebrate Illinois Telecommunicators During National Telecommunicators Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Date: April 11, 2025 OSFM Contact: JC [email protected] Contact: ISP Public Information [email protected] and ISP Honor and Celebrate Illinois Telecommunicators During National Telecommunicators WeekIn 2024, ISP telecomm…

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April 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM

2024 Menard County Final Multiplier Announced

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseDate: 10-Apr-2025Letter ID: L1474024872Contact: Maura Kownacki312.814.17772024 Menard County Final Multiplier AnnouncedSPRINGFIELD, IL, - Menard County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, di…

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April 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM

GRAMMY®?AWARD-WINNING DUO THE CHAINSMOKERS TO PLAY THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ON AUGUST 15

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release April 10, 2025 Contact :Lori Harlan [email protected]®?AWARD-WINNING DUO THE CHAINSMOKERS TO PLAY THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR ON AUGUST 15SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is thrilled to announce that The Chainsmokers, GRAMMY® Award-winni…

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April 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM

IDPH Rolls Out New Measles Simulator Dashboard to Empower School Officials to Protect Students and Staff from Outbreaks

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2025      CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.gov  IDPH Rolls Out New Measles Simulator Dashboard to Empower School Officials to Protect Students and Staff from OutbreaksNew Measles Dashboard Makes it Easier for General Publ…

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April 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM

Illinois youth turkey hunters set new harvest record

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 9, 2025Media contact: [email protected] youth turkey hunters set new harvest recordSPRINGFIELD – Illinois youth turkey hunters harvested a preliminary record total of 2,091 birds during the 2025 youth turkey season, breaking th…

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