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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

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ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY: September is National Preparedness Month in Illinois

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2019

Campaign will prepare residents, families and communities for emergencies or disasters

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ILLINOIS EPA: Completes Used Tire Removal Actions in Northern Illinois

By Press release submission | Sep 7, 2019

Over 618 Tons of Tires Collected in Five Counties

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ICJIA: Seeks Survey Participation from LGBTQ+ Individuals Who Have Experienced Harm

By Press release submission | Sep 5, 2019

Results will help shape funding priorities to address the community’s service needs across Illinois

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES: Illinois Medicaid department announces 40 new dementia care sites throughout state

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2019

Nearly 1600 Medicaid members with dementia will have the opportunity to live in newly expanding settings that offer the services and safety they need, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services announced. They will be part of forty sites throughout Illinois.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Cap your end-of-summer celebration with a sober ride home

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2019

With the last long weekend of summer almost here, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 160 local law enforcement agencies are stepping up to keep our roads safe and remind everyone that impaired driving is literally a matter of "Life or Death."

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Expands Insurance Coverage for Mammograms, Other Breast Cancer Screenings

By Press release submission | Aug 26, 2019

Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation today expanding health insurance coverage for mammograms and other breast cancer screenings.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES: State's child support agency launches book drive to promote family togetherness during Child Support Awareness Month

By Press release submission | Aug 20, 2019

HFS employees and Illinois residents asked to donate books and money to encourage reading

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Ticks in Illinois Found to Have Heartland Virus

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2019

Protect yourself from tick bites

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Number of Hospitalizations Potentially Tied to Vaping Increases

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2019

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received reports of six young people experiencing severe breathing problems after vaping, and is investigating five more individuals.

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Man in country illegally who allegedly struck and killed Normal’s Corey Cottrell could be out on bail Saturday

By W.J. Kennedy | Aug 8, 2019

The family of Normal hit-and-run victim Corey Cottrell, 39, is devastated with McLean County Judge Scott Drazewski’s ruling on Thursday to reduce bond for, Jose Rodriguez, 27, the man who is in the country illegally and charged with driving the van that struck and killed Corey on June 22.

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ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY: IEMA Launches New Homeland Security Campaign Focusing on Protecting Public Safety

By Press release submission | Aug 5, 2019

‘See Something, Say Something’ PSA available for distribution

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U.S. Rep. Scalise to keynote Republican Day Rally at Illinois State Fair

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 4, 2019

State Republican Party leaders are encouraging supporters to turn out en masse for the 2019 Illinois Republican Day Rally at the State Fair on Aug. 15 on the Director’s Lawn at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, where House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) will serve as special guest and keynote speaker.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: IDNR Reminds Dove Hunters to Scout Sites

By Press release submission | Aug 2, 2019

Wet, cold spring delayed and canceled sunflower planting in some areas

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Bail reduction hearing date set for Jose Rodriguez, man in country illegally charged with hit-and-run death of Normal’s Corey Cottrell

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 31, 2019

An Aug. 8 bond reduction hearing has been set for Jose Rodriguez, 27, the man in the United States illegally who has been charged in the hit-and-run accident that killed 39-year-old Normal resident Corey Cottrell on June 22.

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ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY: State Receives Extension for Submitting Request for Federal Declaration

By Press release submission | Jul 30, 2019

Deadline for request is now September 3

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ILLINOIS STATE FIRE MARSHAL: New Basic Operations Firefighter 1 Blended Pilot Course

By Press release submission | Jul 22, 2019

This is a game changer for the fire service in Illinois!

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: IDOT ready for pavement blowouts during heat wave

By Press release submission | Jul 18, 2019

Motorists should remain alert, anticipate slowdowns and temporary work zones

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: IDNR Announces Updated Operating Schedule at Stratton-Bolger Lock and Dam

By Press release submission | Jul 17, 2019

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced an updated operating schedule for the William G. Stratton-Thomas A. Bolger Lock and Dam facility on the Fox River in McHenry County for the 2019 navigation season.

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Man in the country illegally who allegedly struck and killed Normal resident Corey Cottrell ordered held on $1 million bail

By W.J. Kennedy | Jul 12, 2019

The prayers of the Cottrell family were answered Friday morning when Jose Rodriguez, 27, a resident of Bloomington who is in the country illegally, the alleged driver of a van that struck and killed 39-year-old Corey Cottrell of Normal on June 22, showed up for his arraignment.

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Maternal and Child Health Care Data Readily Available

By Press release submission | Jul 11, 2019

IDPH Public Health Community Map Updates