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2023 Coles County Final Multiplier Announced
For Immediate Release - Wednesday, May 8, 2024 2023 Coles County Final Multiplier Announced SPRINGFIELD, IL, - Coles County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The property assessment equalization fa...
May 08, 2024
Enjoy that summer cookout, but skip the red swamp crayfish
For Immediate Release - Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Enjoy that summer cookout, but skip the red swamp crayfish Commonly used for crawfish boils, live red swamp crayfish are highly invasive and illegal to possess in Illinois SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding the public and seafood...
May 08, 2024
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and the Military Order of the Purple Heart to Present Student 2024 Veteran of the Year Award
For Immediate Release - Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and the Military Order of the Purple Heart to Present Student 2024 Veteran of the Year Award Chicago, IL - The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) will present the 2024 Ill...
May 08, 2024
GRAMMY Award Winner Lil Wayne to headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday, August 14th
For Immediate Release - Wednesday, May 7, 2024 GRAMMY Award Winner Lil Wayne to headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday, August 14th SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State Fair has announced that five-time GRAMMY award-winning, multiplatinum rap icon Lil Wayne will headline the Illinois State Fair Grands...
May 08, 2024
Let's Educate so we can Celebrate Prom and Graduation Together
For Immediate Release - Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Let's Educate so we can Celebrate Prom and Graduation Together Prom and graduation are a rite of passage which deserve celebration. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is proud of all the young people reaching these milestones this year. We want everyone to celeb...
May 08, 2024
Washington Savings Bank Hires Stephanie Ramsey
For Immediate Release - Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Washington Savings Bank Hires Stephanie Ramsey The team at Washington Savings Bank is excited to welcome Stephanie Ramsey. Stephanie began in April, as their Retail Relationship Officer. In this role, she manages the New Account Representatives at their Mattoon offices. St...
May 08, 2024
IDNR accepting applications for Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grants
For Immediate Release - Tuesday, May 7, 2024 IDNR accepting applications for Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grants SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grants through June 14. Eligible applicants are conservation land trus...
May 08, 2024
Illinois State Police to Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols
For Immediate Release - Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Illinois State Police to Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols EFFINGHAM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Marion, White, Effingham and Richland Co...
May 08, 2024
Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology Receives Back-to-Back StateScoop 50 Awards for Leadership and Achievements
For Immediate Release - Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology Receives Back-to-Back StateScoop 50 Awards for Leadership and Achievements SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) Acting Deputy Secretary and Deputy State Chief Information Officer Brandon Ra...
May 08, 2024
Illinois Office of Tourism Announces International Visitor Growth in 2023
For Immediate Release - Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Illinois Office of Tourism Announces International Visitor Growth in 2023 Illinois Experienced 39 Percent Increase in International Visitors from 2022 - Highlighting State's Rising Global Appeal CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), O...
May 08, 2024