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Summit of Hope in Peoria to aid former inmates' reentry with essential services
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) will hold a “Summit of Hope” in Peoria on April 10.
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IDPH launches measles simulator dashboard for schools to assess outbreak risks
With reports of measles in over 20 jurisdictions across the United States, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has launched a new data dashboard to help school officials and the public gauge the potential severity of measles outbreaks...
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Illinois Department of Revenue reminds taxpayers of April 15 tax filing deadline
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued a reminder to taxpayers about the upcoming deadline for filing 2024 state individual income tax returns.
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Trump administration cuts millions in public health funding
I am writing to you as we are learning about significant federal funding cuts recently announced by the Trump administration.
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Bureau reports mixed job trends in Illinois metro areas
Data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security shows mixed trends in employment across Illinois' metropolitan areas over the past year.
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Final property assessment multiplier issued for Sangamon County
Sangamon County has been assigned a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, as confirmed by David Harris, the Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).
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Illinois grants $20 million for non-profit security enhancement program
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) has announced a second round of grant funding for the Illinois Not-for-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP-IL).
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Illinois declares March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility
Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois declared March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility, underscoring the state's commitment to protecting transgender individuals from discrimination.
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Commission meeting location changed to Malcolm X College
The location for the Commission and Board of Interpreters Meetings scheduled for March 27 and 28, 2025, has been changed.
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Trump administration ends federal grants affecting Illinois' infectious disease programs
The Trump Administration has informed the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) about the termination of federal grants intended to support public health initiatives against infectious diseases.
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Unemployment falls while job numbers rise across most Illinois metro areas
Over the past year, unemployment rates have decreased in eleven metropolitan areas and increased in one, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
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Illinois reports an 8% decline in drug overdose deaths for 2023
The administration of Governor JB Pritzker has announced a significant decline in drug overdose deaths in Illinois for the year 2023.
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IDOT hosts successful inaugural storm sewer cleaning training session
An inaugural training session on storm sewer cleaning, organized by IDOT’s Technology Transfer Center, was held in October 2024 at the Harry R. Hanley Building in Springfield.
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Illinois commission seeks members for new advisory group
The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) has announced the formation of the IDHHC Director’s Stakeholders Advisory Group (SAG).
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Illinois health department reports severe nursing home violations
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released the 2024 Fourth Quarter Report on Nursing Home Violations.
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Illinois announces grants for community health worker promotion
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced a new funding opportunity aimed at promoting the role of community health workers (CHWs) in Illinois.
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Illinois reports over $2 billion annual cannabis sales for 2024
As Illinois marks the fifth anniversary of legalizing adult-use cannabis, the state's Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced that cannabis sales have surpassed $2 billion annually.
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Illinois partners with Metrc for advanced cannabis tracking system
The State of Illinois has finalized a contract with Metrc to implement a new seed-to-sale system for its medical and adult-use cannabis programs.
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Illinois Deaf Commission seeks COO to oversee operations
The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission is currently seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to manage its operational functions.
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Illinois sees rise in respiratory illnesses driven by influenza
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported an increase in respiratory illnesses across the state, raising the overall activity level from Moderate to High.