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Lake Land College TRIO students honored at banquet
For Immediate Release - Friday, May 10, 2024 Lake Land College TRIO students honored at banquet Lake Land College TRIO students were recently honored at an annual banquet. During the event, several students received awards. The Leadership Award was presented to Deanna Clark, Bethany; Gage Hoene, Mattoon; Ronald Mason, ...
May 10, 2024
State of Illinois Releases COVID-19 After-Action Report & Playbook as Guide for Future Public Health Emergencies
For Immediate Release - Friday, May 10, 2024 State of Illinois Releases COVID-19 After-Action Report & Playbook as Guide for Future Public Health Emergencies Pritzker Administration Provides Guide to Future Administrations on Navigating Public Health Crises CHICAGO - On the eve of the anniversary marking the end of...
May 10, 2024
Budzinski Announces 2024 Congressional App Challenge
For Immediate Release- Friday, May 10, 2024 Budzinski Announces 2024 Congressional App Challenge Submissions are due by October 24th, 11:00 a.m. CT SPRINGFIELD, IL - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced the start of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Illinois...
May 10, 2024
Honoring Peace Officers Memorial Day
For Immediate Release - Friday, May 10, 2024 Honoring Peace Officers Memorial Day The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of: Peace Officers Memorial Day ...
May 10, 2024
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17th Annual Illinois Product Farmers Market Begins May 16th with Kids' Activities, Fair Food Favorites, Drawings and More
For Immediate Release - Friday, May 10, 2024 17th Annual Illinois Product Farmers Market Begins May 16th with Kids' Activities, Fair Food Favorites, Drawings and More SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois Department of Agriculture's (IDOA) Illinois Product Farmers Market will begin with "Opening Day" at the Market, ...
May 10, 2024
Coles County GOP Elect Officers
For Immediate Release - Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Coles County GOP Elect Officers The Coles County Republican Central Committee had its' Annual Convention last month and elected Mark Esarey as their new Chair. He replaced long-time serving Chair Travis Coffey, who chose not to seek re-election. Also elected unanimously wer...
May 10, 2024
Horizon Health Sponsors Cancer Survivors Party
For Immediate Release - Friday, May 10, 2024 Horizon Health Sponsors Cancer Survivors Party (Paris, IL)-In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day, the Horizon Health Infusion Clinic will host a birthday luncheon for local cancer survivors on Friday, May 31. The event will take place from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Ho...
May 10, 2024
Gaming Board Welcomes New Gaming Agents
For Immediate Release - Thursday, May 9, 2024 Gaming Board Welcomes New Gaming Agents Three Agents Graduate from Police Academy Ceremony in Springfield The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) welcomed three new gaming agent trainees to the agency today during a law enforcement basic training graduation ceremony in Springfield....
May 10, 2024
Governor Pritzker Awards $1.7 Million to 40 Recipients as Part of the Made in Illinois Grant Program
For Immediate Release - Thursday, May 9, 2024 Governor Pritzker Awards $1.7 Million to 40 Recipients as Part of the Made in Illinois Grant Program Grant funding empowers small and mid-sized manufacturers to foster innovation and strategic growth CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce...
May 10, 2024
IL Freedom Caucus: Chicago Teachers Union needs to refund taxpayers - not demand more money
For Immediate Release - Friday, May 10, 2024 Contact: info@illinoisfreedomcaucus.org IL Freedom Caucus: Chicago Teachers Union needs to refund taxpayers - not demand more money Springfield, IL - The Illinois Freedom Caucus says the outrageous demands from the Chicago ...
May 10, 2024