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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
For Immediate Release- April 13, 2021 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month EFFINGHAM- In 2018, nearly 35,000 cases of child abuse were indicated in Illinois, according to the Children's Advocacy Cent...
Apr 13, 2021 Mike Janis, interim president and CEO of HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, ties a blue ribbon around a tree at the entrance of St. Anthony’s to honor Child Abuse Prevention Month as a reminder that we all need to learn the signs of child maltreatment to help children in need of protection. Photo submitted by HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital.
State Rep. Chris Miller Op-ed: Proposed tax increases on businesses all but assures there will be no economic recovery in Illinois
For Immediate Release - April 13, 2021 Proposed tax increases on businesses all but assures there will be no economic recovery in Illinois By State Rep. Chris Miller The economic cost of Gov. Pritzker...
Apr 13, 2021 State Representative Chris Miller of the 110th District. Photo submitted by State Representative Chris Miller's office.
Illinois Department of Public Health Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Illinois Department of Public Health Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine SPRINGFIELD - In accordance with recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC...
Apr 13, 2021
Earth Day in the Parks Events Involve Students, Scouts in Natural Resources Stewardship
For Immediate Release - April 13, 2021 Earth Day in the Parks Events Involve Students, Scouts in Natural Resources Stewardship SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Hundreds of students and scouts will visit Illinois D...
Apr 13, 2021
City of Charleston Closing Intersection to Complete Sidewalk Repairs
The City of Charleston will be closing the intersection of 2nd St and Taylor St to complete sidewalk repairs, today, Tuesday, April 13. Thru traffic should still be able to access all of 2nd St, howev...
Apr 13, 2021
Pritzker Staff Member Tests Positive For COVID-19
Pritzker Staff Member Tests Positive For COVID-19 (Springfield, IL) -- A staff member in Governor J.B. Pritzker's administration is positive for COVID-19. Pritzker's press secretary said in an email l...
Apr 13, 2021
Ameren Illinois Reminding Customers to Keep Mylar Balloons Away From Power Lines
For Immediate Release - April 10, 2021 Ameren Illinois Reminding Customers to Keep Mylar Balloons Away From Power Lines COLLINSVILLE (APRIL 10, 2021) - With warmer weather upon us and outdoor party se...
Apr 12, 2021 Friday, April 9, 2021 more than 1,200 customers near campustown in Champaign/Urbana lost post around 7:30 p.m. The three-hour long outage was caused by Mylar birthday balloons becoming entangled in power lines. The balloons were safely removed and power was restored around 10:30 p.m. Photo submitted by Ameren
Pritzker Administration Announces $110 Million in Rebuild Illinois Funding for Public Ports Across Illinois
For Immediate Release - April 12, 20212 Pritzker Administration Announces $110 Million in Rebuild Illinois Funding for Public Ports Across Illinois SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois ...
Apr 12, 2021
IDOC Resumes In-Person Visitation for Incarcerated People and their Loved Ones
For Immediate Release - April 12, 2021 IDOC Resumes In-Person Visitation for Incarcerated People and their Loved Ones SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is resuming in-person ...
Apr 12, 2021
State Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to All Illinois Residents 16 and Older as Illinois National Guard Surpasses One Million Vaccinations
For Immediate Release - April 12, 2021 State Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to All Illinois Residents 16 and Older as Illinois National Guard Surpasses One Million Vaccinations CHICAGO - Effective...
Apr 12, 2021
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