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Illinois Department of Public Health issues new vaccine guidance for fall respiratory season
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its vaccine recommendations for the 2025-2026 fall and winter respiratory season.
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Illinois to repeal 1% statewide grocery tax; resources available for local governments
The state is preparing for the repeal of the 1% statewide grocery tax.
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Pritzker signs executive order securing immunization access amid changing federal policies
Governor JB Pritzker has signed Executive Order 2025-04, initiating a statewide effort to maintain vaccine access in Illinois during the upcoming fall respiratory virus season.
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Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission appoints Cary Smith as chief operating officer
Cary Smith has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission.
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Illinois STEAM Newsletter focuses on student-led innovation and upcoming educational events
As the new school year begins, STEAM educators and students in Illinois are encouraged to focus on student-led projects and the creative processes behind them.
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Illinois Department of Public Health responds after CDC leadership resignations
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Sameer Vohra addressed recent leadership changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and their impact on vaccine recommendations.
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Illinois launches resource page for 2025 tax amnesty program
Paying outstanding eligible tax liabilities in Illinois during the designated amnesty period will allow taxpayers to resolve their debts without additional penalties, as long as the taxes are paid in full.
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Illinois announces tax amnesty program for certain unpaid state taxes in fall 2025
The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced the 2025 Illinois Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act, which gives taxpayers a chance to pay certain overdue state taxes without facing penalties or interest if they pay in full during a set period.
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Illinois officials remind families and educators about back-to-school tax credits
As the new school year begins, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue are reminding families and educators in Illinois about tax credits available on their 2025 state income tax returns.
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Governor Pritzker meets southern Illinois leaders over impact of federal budget cuts on rural hospitals
Governor JB Pritzker met with healthcare leaders and state officials in Du Quoin to discuss the effects of recent federal budget cuts on rural hospitals in Illinois.
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Illinois Department of Public Health to host services and giveaways at Du Quoin State Fair
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will provide health information, services, and giveaways at its tent during the Du Quoin State Fair from August 22 to September 1, 2025.
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Illinois enacts new laws targeting cryptocurrency scams with consumer-focused regulations
Governor JB Pritzker has signed two new laws aimed at increasing consumer protections for Illinois residents engaging in cryptocurrency and digital asset transactions.
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Illinois unemployment rate holds steady as job numbers remain nearly unchanged
Total nonfarm payroll employment in Illinois showed little change in July, with a decrease of 2,500 jobs, according to data released by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).
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Fiscal Year 2026 PPRT estimates and district allocations now available
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that information regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 estimate for Personal Property Replacement Taxes (PPRT) is now available.
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State leaders stress importance of student immunizations ahead of new school year
At a press conference in Wheeling, Governor JB Pritzker joined leaders from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), along with local school officials and medical professionals, to highlight...
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Illinois public health department highlights programs and giveaways at state fair
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will be present at the Illinois State Fair, which takes place in Springfield from August 7 to 17, 2025.
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Illinois Department of Public Health offers services and giveaways at state fair
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will have a presence at the upcoming Illinois State Fair, offering health information, services, and various giveaways.
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Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology features STEAM events at state fair
The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) will highlight innovation and STEAM education at the 2025 Illinois State Fair in Springfield from August 7-17.
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Illinois launches new phase of 'Pause To Heal' campaign on firearm restraining orders
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Brady: United Against Gun Violence, and the Ad Council have launched a new phase of their “Pause to Heal” campaign.
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Illinois expands online licensing system for professionals
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced the addition of 24 more professions to its new online licensing system, CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment).