Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 17, 2025 CONTACT:Eric Krol 312.814.1252     **MEDIA ADVISORY**State Treasurer Michael Frerichs to Return $100,000 in Missing Money to Illinois Food PantriesBolingbrook Nonprofit That Twice Saw Thieves Steal Catalytic Converters off Donation Trucks R…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 17, 2025CONTACT:[email protected] Reaffirms Science-Based Recommendation for All Newborns to Receive Hepatitis B Vaccine at BirthGuidance upholds longstanding best practice to prevent potentially deadly infections in newbornsKEY POINTS …

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025Media contact: [email protected] now open for IDNR Volunteer Fire Assistance grantsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release December 16, 2025 Media Contact: Maura Kownacki Phone: 312-814-1777More Seniors Now Eligible for Property Tax Relief Under New Illinois LawChicago - The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding senior homeowners of the Senior Citizens Real Estat…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025Media contact: [email protected] in the new year with a First Day Hike at an Illinois state parkSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites residents to step into 2026 with a First Day Hike at an …

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025Media contact: [email protected] Canadian waterfowl habitat restoration and preservation grant now openSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting grant applications for habitat restoration a…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025Media contact: [email protected] than 81,000 deer harvest during Illinois firearm deer seasonSPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 81,225 deer during the seven-day 2025 Illinois firearm deer season that…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday December 16, 2025  MEDIA CONTACT [email protected] Get Covered Illinois Extends First Open Enrollment Deadline Illinoisans Now Have Until December 31 to Enroll in Health Coverage that Begins January 1 CHICAGO — Get Covered Illinois announce…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 15, 2025    Contact: Vera [email protected] Student Assistance Commission Announces 2026-27 Illinois State ScholarsNearly 19,200 Students from 686 Schools Recognized for their Exceptional Academic Accom…

Illinois e-News Release**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**Contact Information:Illinois Conservation FoundationJenny [email protected] Conservation Foundation releases 2025 state park ornament featuring Lincoln’s New Salem in Menard CountySPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2025 CONTACT:[email protected] Releases First-Ever Report on Alcohol Use in IllinoisComprehensive report uses data from multiple sources to show the health and safety effects of alcohol in the stateKEY POINTS FOR MEDIA:Comprehensiv…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release:         December 12, 2025For More Information Contact:Beth [email protected] Previews Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino’s Redevelopment Proposal During Final 2025 Meeting Licensees Reminded of Advertising and Marketing Complianc…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 11, 2025Treasurer Frerichs Encourages the Gift of Education This Holiday SeasonCollege Savings Phone App Offers an Easy Way to Give to a Loved One’s Bright Start 529 Account Struggling to find the right holiday gift for a child? Illinois State Tre…

Illinois e-News ReleaseGovernment—Wednesday, December 10, 2025State Announces 2025 Illinois Human Rights Award RecipientsAward ceremony commemorates International Human Rights Day: "Our Everyday Essentials"CHIGAGO – Deputy Governor of Health and Human Services (HHS), Grace Hou, and Director of Illin…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10, 2025 CONTACT:  [email protected] Enormous Trade Losses, Trump’s Aid to Illinois Farmers Cut in HalfSpringfield, IL — History is repeating itself as President Donald Trump announces a tariff aid package in response to his self-ma…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseDate: December 10, 2025Contact: JC [email protected] Merry and Safe: Fire Safety Comes First This Holiday SeasonIn 2024, 12 people in Illinois lost their lives in fire related incidents during the holiday seasonSpringfield, Ill - A…