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October 6, 2023 at 3:27 PM

Illinois Conservation Foundation to host 2023 Director’s Hunt at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 Contact: Steve [email protected] Conservation Foundation to host 2023 Director’s Hunt at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife AreaSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) i…

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October 5, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Pritzker Administration Awarded $16 Million from the Department of Energy to Improve Grid Resiliency

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 5, 2023CONTACT: [email protected] cell: 312-590-1044Pritzker Administration Awarded $16 Million from the Department of Energy to Improve Grid ResiliencyNew funds will help local municipal and co-op utilities across the state improve po…

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October 5, 2023 at 3:57 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Launch of Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 5, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Launch of Chan Zuckerberg Biohub ChicagoCZ Biohub brings together leading science and technology institutions to solve scientific challengesCHICAGO — Today, Governor JB …

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October 5, 2023 at 2:18 PM

Illinois Arts Council Agency Announces 2024 Arts and Foreign Language Education Planning Assistance Grant

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, October 5, [email protected] Illinois Arts Council Agency Announces 2024 Arts and Foreign Language Education Planning Assistance GrantThe Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA), in cooperation with the Illinois State Board of Ed…

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October 4, 2023 at 8:32 PM

State of Illinois’ Emergency Management Program achieves National EM Accreditation

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseOctober 4, 2023 Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] of Illinois’ Emergency Management Program achieves National EM AccreditationThis accreditation is Illinois’ fourth consecutive accreditation b…

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October 4, 2023 at 8:00 PM

HFS announces upcoming Director transition

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10.4.23 CONTACT:[email protected] announces upcoming Director transitionSPRINGFIELD – Director Theresa Eagleson, who has led the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services for the past five years, announced today that she will be lea…

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October 4, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site hosting candlelight walk Oct. 6 and 7

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, Oct. 4, 2023Media contact: [email protected]’s New Salem State Historic Site hosting candlelight walk Oct. 6 and 7PETERSBURG – The annual candlelight walk at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, a popular kick-off to the f…

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October 4, 2023 at 5:18 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Agency Transitions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, October 4, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Agency TransitionsChicago— Today Governor JB Pritzker announced several upcoming transitions in state agency leadership. Theresa Eagleson, Director of the Department of…

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October 4, 2023 at 3:49 PM

Pebbles, beloved bison at Buffalo Rock State Park, dies of natural causes

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, Oct. 4, 2023Media contact: [email protected], beloved bison at Buffalo Rock State Park, dies of natural causesOTTAWA – Pebbles, the eldest American bison at Buffalo Rock State Park, died Tuesday afternoon of natural causes. Sh…

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October 3, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [DATE] CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration Ill…

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October 3, 2023 at 7:33 PM

Illinois EPA Announces Funding Opportunity for Water Quality Management Program Projects

Illinois e-News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2023   Contact:  Kim Biggs 217-558-1536 [email protected] Illinois EPA Announces Funding Opportunity for Water Quality Management Program Projects$750,000 in Funding Available Through Section 604b Grant ProgramSPRINGFIELD —Illinoi…

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October 3, 2023 at 7:05 PM

Illinois Celebrates National Women’s Business Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 03, 2023 DCEO Contact: [email protected] Celebrates National Women’s Business MonthDCEO Kicks Off Women’s Business Month with Proclamation, Events, Social Media CampaignCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Oppor…

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October 3, 2023 at 6:26 PM

Gov. Pritzker Highlights University of Chicago Banned Book Collection During Banned Books Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 3, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Highlights University of Chicago Banned Book Collection During Banned Books Week The University of Chicago Library’s banned book collection will soon be available to the public in …

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October 3, 2023 at 3:50 PM

OCTOBER IS COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING® MONTH IN ILLINOIS! STUDENTS AND FAMILIES CAN GET FREE HELP WITH COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AND GET READY FOR THE 2024-25 FAFSA®

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2023 Contact: Lynne Baker 847.831.8024 [email protected] IS COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING® MONTH IN ILLINOIS! STUDENTS AND FAMILIES CAN GET FREE HELP WITH COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AND GET READY FOR THE 2024-25 FAFSA® The 2024-25 Simplifi…

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October 3, 2023 at 3:08 PM

IDPH Launches Enhanced Hospital Report Card

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] [email protected] Launches Enhanced Hospital Report CardWebsite also includes updated Public Health Community Map with essential county-by-county health informationSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois…

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October 3, 2023 at 1:49 PM

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REQUESTS ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING VEHICLE INVOLVED IN CRASH OUTSIDE TEUTOPOLIS RESULTING IN ANHYDROUS AMMONIA LEAK

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2023 CONTACT: ISP Public Information [email protected] STATE POLICE REQUESTS ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING VEHICLE INVOLVED IN CRASH OUTSIDE TEUTOPOLIS RESULTING IN ANHYDROUS AMMONIA LEAKTEUTOPOLIS – The Illinois State Poli…

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October 2, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Department on Aging to Host Caregiver Roundtable in Rockford

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 2, 2023 CONTACT: [email protected] on Aging to Host Caregiver Roundtable in RockfordROCKFORD, Ill. – To gain insight into the needs and challenges of family caregivers in northern Illinois, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA), …

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October 2, 2023 at 6:46 PM

‘History of American Pies’ to explore culinary history at Lewis and Clark State Historic Site on Saturday, Oct. 7

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, Oct. 2, 2023Media contact: [email protected]‘History of American Pies’ to explore culinary history at Lewis and Clark State Historic Site on Saturday, Oct. 7HARTFORD – The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Madison County will host …

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October 2, 2023 at 6:12 PM

Governor Pritzker & IDPH Remind Illinoisans that Early Detection is Most Effective Way to Fight Breast Cancer

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.govGovernor Pritzker & IDPH Remind Illinoisans that Early Detection is Most Effective Way to Fight Breast Cancer State of Illinois Observes National Breast Cancer Awareness Mont…

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October 2, 2023 at 4:32 PM

El gobernador Pritzker invita a las familias que cumplan con los requisitos a aplicar para asistencia para el pago de los servicios públicos

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 02, 2023 DCEO Contact: [email protected] gobernador Pritzker invita a las familias que cumplan con los requisitos a aplicar para asistencia para el pago de los servicios públicosLas aplicaciones de LIHEAP abren hoy, 2 de octubre, a hogares…

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October 2, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Governor Pritzker Encourages Eligible Families to Apply for Utility Assistance

Illinois e-News ReleaseGovernor Pritzker Encourages Eligible Families to Apply for Utility AssistanceLIHEAP Applications Open Today, October 2, for Income-Eligible Households with Seniors (60+), Illinoisans with a Documented Long-Term Disability, and Children Under 6CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker an…

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October 2, 2023 at 2:26 PM

Teutopolis Anhydrous Ammonia Spill Being Cleaned Up

Illinois e-News ReleaseMedia ReleaseSeptember 30, 2023Director Alicia Tate-NadeauPublic Information Officer Kevin Sur217-557-4756 / [email protected] Anhydrous Ammonia Spill Being Cleaned UpAll residents of Teutopolis have been allowed back in their homesSPRINGFIELD – The investigatio…

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October 2, 2023 at 2:03 PM

State, Federal, and Local Agencies Respond to Anhydrous Ammonia Leak in Effingham County

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 30, 2023 Contact: Kim [email protected] State, Federal, and Local Agencies Respond to Anhydrous Ammonia Leak in Effingham CountyState, Federal, and Local Agencies Respond to Anhydrous Ammonia Leak in Effingham County Local …

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October 2, 2023 at 1:28 PM

ILLINOIS ENGAGES WITH NATIONAL PROGRAM TO ADVANCE SOIL HEALTH

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2023 CONTACT: (217) [email protected] ENGAGES WITH NATIONAL PROGRAM TO ADVANCE SOIL HEALTHIllinois Department of Agriculture signs MOU for Illinois to utilize national metricsCHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Department of Agricu…

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September 29, 2023 at 6:02 PM

IDPH Welcomes CDC Recommendations for RSV Shots for Pregnant Illinoisans, Infants & Seniors

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected] [email protected] Welcomes CDC Recommendations for RSV Shots for Pregnant Illinoisans, Infants & Seniors Illinois is Entering Respiratory Virus Season with Protection Available for Th…

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September 29, 2023 at 3:53 PM

October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month - Illinois DCFS reminds caregivers to practice the ABCs of safe sleep to save lives

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release September 29, 2023 Contact: Deborah Lopez312-937-0050October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month - Illinois DCFS reminds caregivers to practice the ABCs of safe sleep to save lives106 Illinois infants died as a result of unsafe sleep practices in 2022 CH…

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September 29, 2023 at 2:04 PM

Illinois Department on Aging to Honor Long-Term Care Residents During Residents’ Rights Month

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 29, 2023 CONTACT: [email protected] Department on Aging to Honor Long-Term Care Residents During Residents’ Rights MonthSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Joining advocates, residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, facility…

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September 28, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Illinois fall trout season opens Oct. 21 in locations statewide

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Sept. 28, 2023Media contact: [email protected] fall trout season opens Oct. 21 in locations statewideSPRINGFIELD – The 2023 Illinois fall trout season will open Saturday, Oct. 21 at 59 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the …

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September 28, 2023 at 6:37 PM

Illinois Conservation Police accredited by national boating safety standards organization

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Sept. 28, 2023Media contact: [email protected] Conservation Police accredited by national boating safety standards organizationSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Police has been accredited by the National Association of S…

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September 28, 2023 at 2:28 PM

Safety First as OSFM & IDOL Inspect Haunted Houses

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2023 Contact: IDOL: Paul Cicchini [email protected] OSFM: JC Fultz [email protected] Safety First as OSFM & IDOL Inspect Haunted HousesSPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM…

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September 28, 2023 at 2:06 PM

ICC Approves New Highway-Rail Safety Projects Across Peoria Metro Area

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2023 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected] Approves New Highway-Rail Safety Projects Across Peoria Metro AreaSpringfield, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved multiple projects to improv…

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September 27, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Drone use for hunting prohibited in Illinois, IDNR reminds hunters

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, June 27, 2023Media contact: [email protected] use for hunting prohibited in Illinois, IDNR reminds huntersSPRINGFIELD – The use of unmanned aircraft, or drones, for any aspect of hunting or recovery of wildlife is unlawful, the Illinois …

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September 26, 2023 at 9:01 PM

SPOTTED LANTERNFLY IDENTIFIED IN ILLINOIS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2023 CONTACT: [email protected] (217) 558-1546SPOTTED LANTERNFLY IDENTIFIED IN ILLINOIS Nuisance Pest Does Not Present Human or Animal Health ConcernsSPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first detecti…

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September 26, 2023 at 6:41 PM

Airport of the Year awards announced by IDOT

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 26, 2023 CONTACT:Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Airport of the Year awards announced by IDOTHonors highlight commitment to safety, customer satisfactionSPRINGFIELD – Reflecting the importance and vitality of the state’s aviati…

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September 26, 2023 at 5:09 PM

IDOI Helps Illinois Life Insurance Consumers Collect More than $8 Million in Unclaimed Funds

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 26, 2023MEDIA [email protected] Helps Illinois Life Insurance Consumers Collect More than $8 Million in Unclaimed FundsChicago – It’s Life Insurance Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) has already…

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September 25, 2023 at 9:11 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 25, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Boards and CommissionsBuilding on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in h…

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September 22, 2023 at 9:03 PM

Pritzker Administration Launches Applications for State-Designated Cultural Districts

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2023 DCEO Contact: [email protected] Administration Launches Applications for State-Designated Cultural DistrictsEligible localities and nonprofits are encouraged to apply to be designated a State-Designated Cultural DistrictCH…

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September 22, 2023 at 8:12 PM

Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame to induct five new members

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, Sept. 22, 2023Media contact: Steve Ettinger, [email protected] Outdoor Hall of Fame to induct five new membersSPRINGFIELD – Five Illinoisans – Deanna Bazan, David Monk, Peter M. Murphy, Ed Pfaff and Gretchen Steele – will be inducted …

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September 22, 2023 at 4:19 PM

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE AND LABOR HIGHLIGHT NATIONAL FARM SAFETY WEEK, SEPTEMBER 18 – 22

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 22, 2023CONTACT:[email protected] (217) 558-1546ILLINOIS DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE AND LABOR HIGHLIGHT NATIONAL FARM SAFETY WEEK, SEPTEMBER 18 – 22SPRINGFIELD, IL – As Illinois and the nation approach the fall harvest season, the Illinois Dep…

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September 21, 2023 at 7:41 PM

ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL AGENCY ANNOUNCES 2024 MASTER/APPRENTICE PROGRAM

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, September 21, [email protected] ARTS COUNCIL AGENCY ANNOUNCES 2024 MASTER/APPRENTICE PROGRAMAPPLICATION/GUIDELINES NOW AVAILABLE The Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) is pleased to announce the opening of the fiscal y…

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September 21, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Governor Pritzker Issues Statement on Biden Administration’s Work Permit Expansions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 21, 2023 CONTACT [email protected] Pritzker Issues Statement on Biden Administration’s Work Permit Expansions  Chicago—Governor Pritzker issued the following statement after the announcement that President Biden and …

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September 20, 2023 at 6:33 PM

IDFPR Announces New Director of Banking

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: September 20, 2023 Contact: Chris [email protected] Announces New Director of BankingCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) announced today that Susana Soriano will serve as the next Di…

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September 20, 2023 at 4:57 PM

Pritzker Administration Provides $19 Million for Community Revitalization

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023 Contact: Andrew Field [email protected] Administration Provides $19 Million for Community Revitalization Strong Communities Program Assists 68 Units of Local Government With Affordable Housing Creation and Community Developm…

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September 19, 2023 at 2:05 PM

VETERANS' HOME AT MANTENO INVITES VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT ITS VETERANS PROGRAMS

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 19, 2023CONTACT:Maureen S. Hartigan312-814-7260 - Office 773-590-9848 - [email protected]' HOME AT MANTENO INVITES VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT ITS VETERANS PROGRAMSManteno, IL – The Veterans' Home at Manteno invites volunteers t…

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September 18, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 18, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and CommissionsBuilding on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment in his a…

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September 18, 2023 at 5:05 PM

Illinois Discontinues Statewide Testing of Freshwater Fish for Organochlorine Pesticides

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2023 CONTACT:[email protected]@illinois.gov Illinois Discontinues Statewide Testing of Freshwater Fish for Organochlorine PesticidesLow levels of pesticides in state fish population demonstrate effectiveness of environm…

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September 18, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Free car seat checks throughout the state as part of Child Passenger Safety Week

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 18, 2023 CONTACT:Paul Wappel 217.685.0082Maria Castaneda 312.447.1919 Free car seat checks throughout the state as part of Child Passenger Safety WeekCorrect installation of the proper seat could save your child’s lifeSPRINGFIELD — As part of N…

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September 18, 2023 at 2:20 PM

Gov. JB Pritzker Proclaims September 18-24, 2023, Rail Safety Week in Illinois

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2023 ICC CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected]. JB Pritzker Proclaims September 18-24, 2023, Rail Safety Week in Illinois Chicago, IL – Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed September 18-24, 2023, Rail Safety Wee…

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September 18, 2023 at 2:09 PM

Department on Aging Announces Enhancements to Emergency Home Response Service

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 18, 2023 CONTACT: [email protected] on Aging Announces Enhancements to Emergency Home Response ServiceSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Older adults enrolled in the Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) Emergency Home Response Service (EHRS) wi…

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September 15, 2023 at 9:06 PM

Gov. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 15, 2023 CONTACT [email protected]. Pritzker Announces One Appointment to Boards and Commissions Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his…

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