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ILLINOIS STATE FIRE MARSHAL: Reminds Illinoisans to "Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries"

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2019

Daylight saving time a reminder to test and change batteries in smoke alarms

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House committee favorably reports controversial EtO bill to House

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 5, 2019

The Illinois House Energy and Environment Committee voted to favorably report to the House floor a bill to phase out the use of ethylene oxide (EtO) in sterilization processes.

From Lake County Gazette

Medline to take its defense of ethylene oxide practices, benefits to senate

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

Officials from Northfield-based Medline Industries, Inc. are objecting to the recent passage in the Illinois House of a bill that would ban the use of a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment by pointing to the company’s “exemplary safety record and the importance of ethylene oxide sterilization to Illinois hospitals.”

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Highlights Importance of Preventing Hearing Damage at Work

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2019

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month.

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IL DEPARTMENT ON AGING: Hosts Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2019

7th Annual event showcases nationally recognized leaders, strategies

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Court's showing of news report on fetal body parts harvesting hurts Planned Parenthood's case, lawyers say

By W.J. Kennedy | Oct 24, 2019

Attorneys with the Chicago-based Thomas More Society were elated when a federal judge on Tuesday permitted jurors to view an ABC News “20/20” episode that defendant David Daleiden said was the inspiration for his own undercover films into the harvesting of fetal body parts.

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ILLINOIS STATE FIRE MARSHAL: Campfires and Bonfires: Be Responsible and Safe

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

Know the rules and use safe burning practices!

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Panel testifies on ethylene oxide emissions before House committee

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 20, 2019

The Illinois House of Representatives' Energy and Environment Committee recently heard testimony regarding the regulation of ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions and this year's earlier closing of the Sterigenics medical-device sterilization plant in Willowbrook.

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IlLLINOIS DCFS: Kicks off Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month in partnership with southern Illinois hospitals and community groups

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2019

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, SIHF Healthcare and HEALTHIER TOGETHER are joining forces to help prevent sleep related infant deaths in southern Illinois.

From West Cook News

Is Oak Park’s mayor white or oppressed?

By John Severance | 3 months ago

The Muslim Civic Coalition, the largest statewide partnership of influencers and organizations in the Chicago area and Illinois, weighed in on a recent Oak Park board meeting that dissolved into a shouting match involving racial equity and oppression.

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IDNR: Accepting Applications for Clean Vessel Act Grants

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

Program helps fund facilities for waste disposal by boaters

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IDOT: Wins America's Transportation Awards grand prize

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2019

Metro East project brings top transportation prize to Illinois for second year in a row

From West Cook News

Oak Park trustee Susan Buchanan: 'You stop it, you are a white male! Your skin is light enough.'

By West Cook News | 4 months ago

Oak Park trustee Susan Buchanan berated fellow trustees for speaking on racial equity and oppression during Monday's board meeting.

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ILLINOIS DCFS: Kicks off Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month in partnership with state agencies, hospitals, community groups and Pace Bus

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2019

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), leading hospitals, community groups and Pace bus are joining forces to help prevent sleep related infant deaths in Chicago.

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STATE FIRE MARSHALL: Honors National Fire Prevention Week

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2019

Encourages Illinoisans to Establish and Practice their Emergency Plan

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Issues Well-Woman Care Grants

By Press release submission | Oct 2, 2019

$350,000 in grants to 14 organizations across Illinois

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: State of Illinois Releases Disproportionately Impacted Areas for Cannabis Program's Social Equity Applicants

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2019

2 Million Illinoisans Throughout the State Live in Disproportionately Impacted Areas

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT ON AGING: Hosts 2019 Aging Conference, Celebrates 40 Years of the Community Care Program

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2019

Joined by more than 500 attendees, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) held their annual conference in Peoria last week. IDoA Director Paula Basta opened proceedings and joined State Senator Dave Koehler and National Association of Area Agencies on Aging CEO Sandy Markwood to give opening remarks.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: IDHS Launches New Video Campaign to Promote Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2019

Illinois shares stories of hope and recovery for individuals suffering from substance use disorder

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES: Department of Central Management Services Receives Prestigious National Award for Innovative Personnel Improvements

By Press release submission | Sep 25, 2019

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) today won a national award for Innovation in State Government for improving its outside hiring process through a more diverse and qualified hiring pool for open positions even as it reduced the turnaround time from job posting to new hire by 75 percent, from as long as 330 days previously to an average of 45 days.