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Sunday, December 15, 2019

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IEMA: Highlights Holiday Safety in December

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2019

Tips offered for shopping, travel, winter heating and more

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IDNR: Register Now for 2020 Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2019

Annual Youth Hunt is January 19-20 in Fulton County

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Announces Five Appointments to Children and Family Services Advisory Council, Sports Facilities Authority

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2019

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

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ILLINOIS EPA: Illinois EPA Refers Mayco Manufacturing (Mayco Industries) to Attorney General for Enforcement

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2019

Agency Cites Increased Lead Levels near Mayco

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IDPH: It's Not Too Late To Get A Flu Shot

By Press release submission | Dec 3, 2019

National Influenza Vaccination Week December 1-7, 2019

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

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2019

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

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IDHS: Pritzker Administration Partners with Illinois Primary Health Association on 2020 Census Outreach Efforts

By Press release submission | Nov 21, 2019

All 102 counties now represented by Illinois 2020 Census organizers

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IDPH: Williamsfield Declared 2019 Governor's Hometown Awards Cup Winner

By Press release submission | Nov 20, 2019

On November 14, 2019, the Serve Illinois Commission (Commission) announced the Williamsfield "Playground Barn-Raising Project" as the 2019 Governor's Hometown Awards Cup Winner.

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IDOA: Nature's Grace and Wellness, Llc Approved for Adult-use Growing

By Press release submission | Nov 19, 2019

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has approved another cultivation center that can grow cannabis for adult-use purposes in advance of adult-use cannabis becoming legal on January 1, 2020.

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IHDA: Pritzker Administration Announces Community Revitalization Grant Recipients

By Press release submission | Nov 18, 2019

IHDA provides over $600,000 to downstate, southern IL communities

IDOC: Revises Publication Review Policy to Increase Access to Educational Materials

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2019

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is implementing a new procedure for reviewing publications entering its correctional facilities.

IDPH: 2019 Governor's Hometown Awards

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2019

Ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion November 14, 2019

IEPA: Grants LANXESS Solutions US Inc. Provisional Variance from Hazardous Waste Accumulation Period

By Press release submission | Nov 13, 2019

30-day Variance is Needed Due to Unplanned Shutdown of the Facility

IDFPR: Announces Third Round of "Same-Site" Licenses for Adult Use Cannabis

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has announced three more "Same Site" adult use cannabis licenses, which will allow an existing medical cannabis dispensary to obtain an adult use dispensing license.

IDOL: Joins Safety Partnership Initiative for New $284 Million Rush Medical Center Building

By Press release submission | Nov 11, 2019

The Illinois Department of Labor's On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program entered into a partnership agreement Wednesday to assist in providing a safe and healthy working environment at the worksite of the Rush University Medical Center's new $284 million ambulatory building project.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Third Illinois Resident Dies After Vaping Related Lung Injury

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2019

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the death of a third Illinois resident who had recently vaped and been hospitalized with a severe lung injury. At this time, a total of 166 people in Illinois, ranging in age from 13 to 75 years old, with a median age of 22, have experienced lung injuries after using e-cigarettes or vaping. IDPH continues to work with local health departments to investigate another 42 possible cases in Illinois.

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ILLINOIS STATE FIRE MARSHAL: Reminds Illinoisans to "Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries"

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2019

Daylight saving time a reminder to test and change batteries in smoke alarms

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IDOT: Receives federal funds to improve alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure on I-80

By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2019

Federal grant will advance electric, natural gas options

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker, Rep. Welch, Sen. Sims Issue Joint Statement on NCAA Allowing Student-Athlete Compensation

By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2019

Governor JB Pritzker, Representative Chris Welch and Senator Elgie Sims released the following joint statement after the NCAA announced they will allow student-athletes to be compensated for their names, images and likenesses:

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE: Releases 2020 ACA Health Insurance Marketplace Rates

By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2019

Five health insurance carriers will again offer Illinois consumers individual Gold, Silver and Bronze plans with a slight decrease in overall rates