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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Announces Four Appointments to Illinois Boards

By Press release submission | Sep 2, 2020

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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IDES: Applying for Federal Lost Wage Assistance Funds, Despite Grave Concerns About Serious Problems with Federal Program

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2020

Arbitrary Federal Requirements Create Extremely Limited and Uneven Access to Funds

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IDOT: Illinois joins diversity initiative with other state DOTs

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2020

The member agencies of the Mid-America Association of State Transportation Agencies, the Illinois Department of Transportation included, voted today to establish a standing diversity committee.

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IDPH: Illinois Department of Public Health Highlights Importance of Getting Tested Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2020

Administration has Increased Testing Capacity to Average of 50,000 a Day

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IEMA: Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for Local Governments to Improve Disaster Resiliency

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2020

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to help local governments fund hazard mitigation projects as a way to reduce a community's risks for disasters and other hazards.

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IL DEPARTMENT ON AGING: Last Call - 2020 Senior Hall of Fame Awards

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2020

Deadline for nominations closes Monday, August 31

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ICC: New Dialing Procedure for Customers Within 217 Area Code

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2020

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) reminded residential and business customers served by the 217 area code to prepare for the introduction of the new 447 area code.

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ILLINOIS EPA: Notifies Loves Park Community Water Supply of Confirmed Groundwater Contamination

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2020

Agency Confirms 1,4-Dioxane Detection and Requires Customers to be Notified

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IDPH: Announces Top to Bottom, Independent Review of Long-Term Care Bureau in Response to Delay in Complaint Investigations

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2020

Independent Consultant Hired to Recommend Agency Best Practices and Former U.S. Attorney Hired to Review

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IEMA: Pritzker Administration Announces Federal SBA Assistance for Woodford County

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2020

Low interest, long-term Small Business Administration loans available to those impacted by recent flash flooding

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ICF: Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame to Welcome Mike Conlin, Jim Smith and Bob Wilkins

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2020

The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) Board of Directors today announced that Mike Conlin, Jim Smith, and Bob Wilkins have been selected for induction into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame.

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IDOT: Champ Clark Bridge wins regional transportation award

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2020

Illinois, Missouri use innovative approach to replace 92-year old bridge

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The Coalition to Stop the Proposed Tax Hike Amendment Calls for Illinois Families, Small Businesses, Citizens to Join Effort

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2020

Springfield Insiders Lined Up to Raise Our Income Taxes; “You have a voice and a vote”

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THE COALITION TO STOP THE PROPOSED TAX HIKE AMENDMENT calls for Illinois families, small businesses, citizens to join effort

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2020

Springfield Insiders Lined Up to Raise Our Income Taxes; “You have a voice and a vote”

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BACK2SCHOOL -- Scott Reeder makes the case for why students should be back in classrooms now.

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2020

This week, I watched my three daughters head off for school after a long and frustrating five months away from their classrooms.

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Op-Ed: Illinois, Get Real If You Truly Want The Federal Money You Banked On

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2020

To make its current budget, Illinois pretended it had already pocketed about $5 billion of help from Congress to make up for tax revenue shortfalls caused by the pandemic. It will need at least that much to repay short term borrowing it plans on taking from the Federal Reserve Bank.

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IDPH: 14 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2020

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 14 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

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IDNR: Accepting Applications for Snowmobile Trail Establishment Grant Program

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2020

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced applications are now being accepted for grants through the Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund (STEF) grant program. The deadline to apply is Oct. 1, 2020.

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IEMA: Provides Safety Tips for Storm Survivors During Extended Power Outages

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2020

More than 249,000 households in Illinois still without power following Monday storms

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IDHS: Pritzker Administration Extends Deadline to Apply for Nutrition Benefits Amidst Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2020

Households Can Receive $342 in SNAP Funds per Eligible Student