Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE12/18/2025CONTACT:[email protected] National Impaired Driving Prevention MonthDesignate a Driver this DecemberDecember has arrived with its usual charm, weather, and holiday zeal. Now is the time for gatherings, celebrations, meals and conversations,…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIllinois Accountability Commission Hosts First MeetingCompelling testimony shed light on human impact of the widespread use of chemical agents during Operation Midway BlitzCHICAGO –The Illinois Accountability Commission, housed in the Illinois Department o…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2025 PRESS CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected] issues decision on Ameren rate reconciliationSpringfield, Il – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) struck $11.2 million from Ameren Illinois’ $59.6 million mul…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2025 PRESS CONTACTCayli BakerOffice: (312) 793-8841 [email protected] issues decision on ComEd rate reconciliationChicago, Il – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) struck $25.4 million from ComEd’s $268.5 million 2024 rate reconc…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 18, 2025Media Contacts:Eric Krol (312) 814-1252Adriana Colindres (217) 558-1920State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns $100,000 in Missing Money to Illinois Food PantriesBolingbrook Nonprofit That Twice Saw Thieves Steal Catalytic Converters off Dona…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 17, 2025 CONTACT:Eric Krol 312.814.1252     **MEDIA ADVISORY**State Treasurer Michael Frerichs to Return $100,000 in Missing Money to Illinois Food PantriesBolingbrook Nonprofit That Twice Saw Thieves Steal Catalytic Converters off Donation Trucks R…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 17, 2025CONTACT:[email protected] Reaffirms Science-Based Recommendation for All Newborns to Receive Hepatitis B Vaccine at BirthGuidance upholds longstanding best practice to prevent potentially deadly infections in newbornsKEY POINTS …

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025Media contact: [email protected] now open for IDNR Volunteer Fire Assistance grantsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFor Immediate Release December 16, 2025 Media Contact: Maura Kownacki Phone: 312-814-1777More Seniors Now Eligible for Property Tax Relief Under New Illinois LawChicago - The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding senior homeowners of the Senior Citizens Real Estat…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025Media contact: [email protected] in the new year with a First Day Hike at an Illinois state parkSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites residents to step into 2026 with a First Day Hike at an …

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025Media contact: [email protected] Canadian waterfowl habitat restoration and preservation grant now openSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting grant applications for habitat restoration a…

Illinois e-News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025Media contact: [email protected] than 81,000 deer harvest during Illinois firearm deer seasonSPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 81,225 deer during the seven-day 2025 Illinois firearm deer season that…