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Saturday, March 28, 2020

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IDOT: Gov. Pritzker waives overweight permit fees for transportation of emergency relief supplies

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2020

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed an emergency declaration, effective through April 12, enabling haulers to get free Illinois Department of Transportation overweight trucking permits for the movement of emergency relief supplies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Public Museum Capital Grants Program Deadline Extended

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2020

As a result of public and state agency closures due to COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the application deadline for the Public Museum Capital Grants Program would be extended until May 29, 2020 at 5 p.m.

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HFS: As families and medical providers focus on responding to COVID-19, YouthCare transition to be postponed

By Press release submission | Mar 16, 2020

Launch of enhanced healthcare program delayed at least 30 days

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IDOL: Illinois Department of Labor Cancels All Scheduled Hearings Until Further Notice Due to Coronavirus Concerns

By Press release submission | Mar 16, 2020

Following Governor JB Pritzker's disaster proclamation and as Illinois continues to battle the spread of the coronavirus/Covid-19, the Illinois Department of Labor is canceling all in-person and telephone hearings from Tuesday, March 17 until further notice.

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IDHS: Illinois Department of Human Services Launches LetsTalkCannabisIL.com

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2020

New website and public awareness campaign provide important safety and health information about cannabis use in Illinois

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to State Boards

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2020

Illinois Governor's Office issued the following announcement on March 6.Original source can be found here.

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IDOT: Names Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward award winners

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2020

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today the winners from the recent 30th annual Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward awards, recognizing the achievements and efforts that helped to grow and support minority- and female-owned businesses in 2019.

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IDPH: Public Health Officials Announce Fifth Case of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2020

Testing Labs in Chicago, Springfield, Carbondale Fully Operational as State Coordinates Robust Response

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IDFPR: Pritzker Administration Announces Second Month Sales Totals for Adult Use Cannabis

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2020

State’s new adult-use cannabis industry generated nearly $35 million in sales in February

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DNR: Public Museum Capital Grants Program Accepting Applications

By Press release submission | Mar 2, 2020

Application deadline is April 30

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IDFPR: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Warns of Scam Claiming Involvement from Board of Dentistry

By Press release submission | Feb 29, 2020

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is warning of a phone scam where the caller claims to be from the Illinois Board of Dentistry. The scammer spoofs the call number to make it appear like it is from a Department number (217-785-0800).

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IDPH: Illinois Taking Preventative Action to Limit Spread of Coronavirus

By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2020

Current risk to Illinoisans remains low, but state taking all steps to prepare

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IDNR: Announces 2020 Wingshooting Clinic Schedule

By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2020

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), in cooperation with partners and co-sponsors, will conduct wingshooting clinics at sites throughout Illinois from March through mid-November.

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IBHE: Higher Education Agencies Find Another Year of Record Investment in Governor's Budget Proposal

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2020

Higher education funding for public universities and community colleges in Illinois would gain a $109.7 million increase according to Gov. JB Pritzker's budget proposal for fiscal year 2021.

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OSFM: Arson Division Seeking Information on Multiple Barn Fires in Macoupin County

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2020

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Arson Division and Macoupin County Sheriff's Office are seeking information about multiple barn fires over the past month in Macoupin County.

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Building on Steady Progress, Gov. Pritzker Delivers Second Balanced Budget Proposal to Continue to Make Our State Stronger

By Press release submission | Feb 26, 2020

Building on the steady progress made since he took office, Governor JB Pritzker proposed his second balanced budget that takes a disciplined approach to managing the state's limited resources while also making crucial investments that will make our state stronger.

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DCEO: Pritzker Administration Launches Technical Assistance Programs for Social Equity Applicants Seeking Cannabis Licenses

By Press release submission | Feb 26, 2020

Low-interest loans now available for social equity applicants

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OSFM: Encourages Illinoisans to Purchase Approved Smoke Alarms

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2020

Smoke alarms serve as a key part of a fire escape plan

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to State Boards and Commissions

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2020

Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced appointments in his administration

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IDOR: Pritzker Administration Announces Revenue Figures For First Month Of Adult Use Cannabis

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2020

State’s New Adult-Use Cannabis Industry Generated Over $10 Million In Cannabis and Retail Sales Tax Revenue