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ISRA sues state police over FOID card delays; monitors bill to tax assault weapons

By April Bamburg | Feb 15, 2020

Gun owners in Illinois are waiting too long to receive their firearms owner identification (FOID) cards, and the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) has joined a lawsuit against the Illinois State Police to fix the problem, ISRA Executive Director Richard A. Pearson announced in a bulletin to members last week.

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OSFM: Stresses Importance of Fire Safety for Older Illinoisans

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2020

People over the age of 65 face the greatest risk of dying in a fire.

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Texas commission contradicts EtO research by EPA, UIC

By Vimbai Chikomo | 2 months ago

Research by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) debunked findings from a recent study by a Chicago researcher suggesting that Waukegan residents in close proximity to Medline Industries have higher levels of the carcinogen ethylene oxide (EtO) in their blood.

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IDOT seeks applicants for transportation planning grants

By Press release submission | Feb 12, 2020

March 13 deadline to submit project ideas that advance long-range goals

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IDPH: Illinois First State to Test for Novel Coronavirus

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2020

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now able to conduct testing for the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), making Illinois the first state to be able to do testing in state.

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IDNR: Illinois Sites Added to National Register of Historic Places

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2020

Thanks to the efforts of historic preservation advocates in Illinois, 12 sites in the state were added to the National Register of Historic Places during 2019, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced today.

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Illinois EPA: Announces New 12-Week Engineering, Science and Law Internship Program

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2020

Applications Available for Upper Division or Graduate Students

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IDOT: Announces full schedule for African American History Month programming

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2020

The Illinois Department of Transportation is continuing its proud tradition of celebrating African American History Month with a full schedule of special events open to the public throughout the month of February.

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AVIAC member says Jose Rodriquez is 'a clear flight risk'

By W.J. Kennedy | Jan 30, 2020

A McLean County judge failed to revoke bail for Jose Rodriquez, the 28-year-old man from Honduras living in the country illegally who on Monday pleaded guilty to killing 39-year-old Corey Cottrell in Bloomington in a hit-and-run last June.

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Guilty plea but no bail revocation for driver in Cottrell's hit-and-run death

By W.J. Kennedy | Jan 27, 2020

Jose Rodriguez, an illegal immigrant from Honduras, remains free on bail after pleading guilty to the hit-and-run death last June of 39-year-old Corey Cottrell of Normal, a father of two.

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SFM: OSFM Honors Community Risk Reduction Week

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2020

Reduce the occurrence and impact of emergency events for both community members and first responders

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IDNR: Accepting Applications for Recreational Trails, Off-Highway Vehicle, and Illinois Bicycle Path Grant Programs

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2020

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced applications are being accepted for grants through the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program, and Illinois Bicycle Path Grant Program.

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DNR: Governor Pritzker Recommends More Than $3 Million in Grants for Illinois Recreation Projects

By Press release submission | Jan 17, 2020

Federal Grants Will Support Park Land Acquisition, Improved Trails

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Health care policy expert issues warnings about pot legalization

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 15, 2020

With recreational marijuana use now legal across most of Illinois, one renowned health care policy expert says he hopes the state does not follow the path set by Colorado and other pot-legalization pioneers.

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Services held Tuesday for labor leader 'Wild Bill' Dugan

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 14, 2020

A memorial service is scheduled Tuesday for a local labor leader fondly remembered “for a lifetime fighting on behalf of the members of his union.”

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ILLINOIS DCFS: January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2020

Illinois DCFS joins the RTA Group, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Chicago Alumnae Chapter and community partners at annual Girls Night Out: A Stroll Through the City to raise awareness

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IDNR: Gov. Pritzker Announces $653,710 in Boat Access Grants

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker today announced $653,710 in grant funding for six communities to improve public boat access areas in Illinois.

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IEMA: Resolve to be Prepared in 2020

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2020

With threat of spring flooding, state officials urge residents to consider flood insurance

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IDOA: Pritzker Administration to Expand Benefit Opportunities to more Seniors in 2020

By Press release submission | Jan 1, 2020

Adjustments made in income eligibility allow more people to qualify for benefits

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IDNR: Accepting Applications for Park and Recreation Facility Construction Grants

By Press release submission | Jan 1, 2020

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications through Jan. 21, 2020 for the state's Park and Recreational Facility Construction (PARC) Grant Program.