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Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Opening of New Lion Electric Factory in Joliet
For Immediate Release - July 20, 2023 Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Opening of New Lion Electric Factory in Joliet Largest all-electric U.S. plant for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle production op...
Jul 21, 2023
Budzinski Advances $86.4 Million for Local Projects in House Appropriations Committee
For Immediate Release - July 21, 2023 Budzinski Advances $86.4 Million for Local Projects in House Appropriations Committee WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that she...
Jul 21, 2023 Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski represents Illinois’ 13th Congressional District
Giannoulias Announces Illinois to Receive Part of $12.4 Million Settlement from Raymond James Financial Entities
For Immediate Release - July 20, 2023 Giannoulias Announces Illinois to Receive Part of $12.4 Million Settlement from Raymond James Financial Entities Illinois is among five other states that found Ra...
Jul 21, 2023
Lawmakers criticize Pritzker administration's handling of noncitizen health care limits
Lawmakers criticize Pritzker administration's handling of noncitizen health care limits Lack of 'collaboration' with immigrant advocates, executive overreach among concerns By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol New...
Jul 21, 2023 Sen. Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, and Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, question representatives of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services about proposed changes to programs that offer health care benefits to noncitizens in Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL Freedom Caucus urges Illinois public libraries to withdraw from the American Library Association
For Immediate Release - July 20, 2023 IL Freedom Caucus urges Illinois public libraries to withdraw from the American Library Association Springfield, IL - The IL Freedom Caucus is urging Illinois lib...
Jul 21, 2023 From left to right: State Reps. Blaine Wilhour, Dan Caulkins, Jed Davis, Chris Miller, Adam Niemerg, Brad Halbrook. Photo submitted by IL Freedom Caucus.
Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Down in June
For Immediate Release - July 19, 2023 Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Down in June SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment...
Jul 21, 2023
Illinois EPA Completes 19 Used Tire Collections Throughout the State
Illinois EPA Completes 19 Used Tire Collections Throughout the State Over 428 Tons of Tires Collected and Properly Handled in April - June SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (E...
Jul 21, 2023
Rebuilding Decatur: Major projects highlight Year Five of Rebuild Illinois
For Release - July 19, 2023 Rebuilding Decatur: Major projects highlight Year Five of Rebuild Illinois Gov. Pritzker's historic capital program improving infrastructure throughout Illinois DECATUR - E...
Jul 21, 2023
Illinois State Police Fight Back Against Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Thefts
For Immediate Release - July 19, 2023 Illinois State Police Fight Back Against Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Thefts SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Police (ISP) is targeting vehicle theft, hija...
Jul 21, 2023
Dr. Lisa Kowalski joins HSHS St. Anthony's Wound Healing Center's Care Team one day a week
For Release Dr. Lisa Kowalski joins HSHS St. Anthony's Wound Healing Center's Care Team one day a week Will serve patients one clinic day a week at the center while continuing her practice EFFINGHAM- ...
Jul 21, 2023 Dr. Lisa Kowalski, general surgeon, recently joined St. Anthony’s Wound Healing Center’s care team. Photo submitted by HSHS St. Anthony
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