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Illinois Department of Natural Resources launches monthly update with diverse events

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced a new initiative to provide monthly updates on upcoming events and noteworthy items.

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 28, 2025

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Illinois Products Expo features Copi fish demonstrations

Copi, the consumer food brand for invasive carp, will be showcased at the Illinois Products Expo taking place at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on March 1-2.

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 28, 2025

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Illinois residents urged to invest in conservation with new fishing licenses

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 27, 2025

When individuals in Illinois purchase a fishing license, they contribute to more than just their own fishing activities.

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IDOT hosts successful inaugural storm sewer cleaning training session

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 26, 2025

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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Adult use cannabis sales reach new highs in January

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 25, 2025

The latest figures for adult-use cannabis sales in January 2025 have been released, showing a total of 3,958,808 items sold.

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ISRA opens board of directors application process for 2025

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 24, 2025

The International Security Research Association (ISRA) has announced that applications for its Board of Directors are now open.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

By LGIS News Service | Feb 22, 2025

Last week, the IHCC made headlines when it promised "operational support" and "free legal and financial resources" for Chicago-area business owners who were also illegal aliens.

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Illinois seeks instructors for urban fishing program's 2025 summer clinics

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 21, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is currently seeking instructors for its 2025 summer fishing clinics as part of the Urban Fishing Program.

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Illinois seeks campground hosts for 2025 season across multiple counties

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 21, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is on the lookout for campground hosts for the 2025 camping season.

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Illinois commission seeks members for new advisory group

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 19, 2025

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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Springfield sites offer free events for Black History Month

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 18, 2025

Illinois state historic sites in Springfield are set to host a range of events in February to honor Black History Month.

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Volunteers sought for Illinois History Day student competition on May 1

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 14, 2025

The Illinois State Museum is calling for judges and volunteers to participate in the upcoming student Illinois History Day competition, scheduled for May 1 at the Bank of Springfield Center.

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Illinois State Museum unveils 'Here, There' exhibit featuring diverse artists

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 13, 2025

The Illinois State Museum (ISM) is set to open a new exhibition titled "Here, There: New Perspectives on the Collection" on March 15 at its Springfield location.

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Illinois health department reports severe nursing home violations

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 13, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released the 2024 Fourth Quarter Report on Nursing Home Violations.

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Grants awarded to enhance youth habitat projects across Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 13, 2025

More than $40,000 in grants have been allocated for 26 schoolyard habitat projects across Illinois.

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Illinois announces grants for community health worker promotion

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 11, 2025

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.