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IEPA GIGO Grant Program Flossmoor

By Press release submission | May 5, 2021

Illinois EPA Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunity program to fund implementation project

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The OSFM Recognizes Arson Awareness Week 2021

By Press release submission | May 3, 2021

In 2020, the OSFM Arson Division Closed 53 cases with an arrest.

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Illinois Department of Public Health Offers Tips to Avoid Tick Bites

By Press release submission | May 2, 2021

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month

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Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Releases Independent Report on COVID-19 Cases at LaSalle Veterans Home

By Press release submission | May 2, 2021

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Releases Independent Report on COVID-19 Cases at LaSalle Veterans Home

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Interested in a Career in Law Enforcement? IDNR Wants You

By Press release submission | May 1, 2021

Illinois Department of Natural Resources accepting applications for Conservation Police Officer Trainee now through May 31, 2021

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ICC Initiates Notice of Inquiry into Extreme Weather Preparedness

By Press release submission | Apr 30, 2021

Extreme winter weather in February in the U.S. South Central Region that left millions without electricity or heat, and sent natural gas prices skyrocketing to record levels, has prompted the Illinois Commerce Commission to open a Notice of Inquiry into Extreme Weather Preparedness to ensure Illinois consumers are protected.

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‘Consumers and Climate First Act' Introduced in General Assembly

By Press release submission | Apr 29, 2021

Legislation Holds Utility Companies Accountable, Doubles Renewable Energy Investment and Protects Consumers

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IDOA: Now Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Proposals

By Press release submission | Apr 23, 2021

Applications are due May 24th

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On Earth Day, IDOT reminds motorists to think before you throw

By Press release submission | Apr 22, 2021

Anti-littering campaign seeks to reduce roadside trash, costly cleanup

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IDNR: Public Museum Capital Grants Program Accepting Applications

By Press release submission | Apr 21, 2021

Deadline to apply is July 16, 2021

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OSFM: Announces 2021 Fallen Fire Fighter Medal of Honor Ceremony Date

By Press release submission | Apr 20, 2021

The Fire Marshal Life Safety Award Nomination Deadline Extended

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Gov. Pritzker Names Gary Johnson Chair of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Board

By Press release submission | Apr 19, 2021

Governor JB Pritzker today announced Gary Johnson will be the new Chair of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Board (ALPLM).

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ICC: Reminds Illinoisans Call 811 before Digging

By Press release submission | Apr 16, 2021

April is National Safe Digging Month.

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IDPH: Pauses Use of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

By Press release submission | Apr 15, 2021

Illinois Follows CDC and FDA Guidance, Advises Providers to Use Moderna and Pfizer Doses for Existing Appointments

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IDOT: Pritzker Administration Announces $110 Million in Rebuild Illinois Funding for Public Ports Across Illinois

By Press release submission | Apr 14, 2021

Illinois Department of Transportation Now Accepting Project Proposals to Improve Local Ports Through June 11

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IDOC: Resumes In-Person Visitation for Incarcerated People and their Loved Ones

By Press release submission | Apr 13, 2021

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is resuming in-person visitation at its correctional facilities, affording incarcerated people the opportunity to see their loved ones for the first time in more than a year.

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ISM: Joins Global Conversation on the Return of Cultural Heritage

By Press release submission | Apr 13, 2021

The Illinois State Museum (ISM) will join museums, universities, and museum professionals across five continents virtually April through June to present a four-part conversation series on repatriation and the return of cultural heritage.

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IDNR: Announces Award of Snowmobile Trail Grant Funding

By Press release submission | Apr 11, 2021

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced $118,500 in grant funding that will allow for the operation and maintenance of snowmobile trails in the state through the Illinois Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund (STEF).