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IDPH Marks Gun Lock Distribution Milestone
For Immediate Release - Monday, May 6, 2024 IDPH Marks Gun Lock Distribution Milestone Agency has distributed more than 100,000 gun locks since program began less than a year ago SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced a major milestone in its effort to promote firearm safety: the ag...
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Illinois Department of Labor On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program Recognizes National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
For Immediate Release - Monday, May 6, 2024 Illinois Department of Labor On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program Recognizes National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction On-Site to take part in joint training at Obama Presidential site SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) On-Site S...
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Arson Awareness Week: Protecting Houses of Worship Against Arson
For Immediate Release - Monday, May 6, 2024 Arson Awareness Week: Protecting Houses of Worship Against Arson Each year from 2020 to 2022, an estimated average of 1,300 fires in places of worship were reported to fire departments in the U.S. Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is raisi...
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Lake Land College partners with Eastern Illinois University to create transfer agreement for English majors
For Immediate Release - Friday, May 3, 2024 Lake Land College partners with Eastern Illinois University to create transfer agreement for English majors Lake Land College and Eastern Illinois University recently partnered to establish a two-plus-two transfer agreement for students majoring in English. The agreement prov...
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Pritzker Administration Issues Next Round of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
For Immediate Release - Friday, May 3, 2024 Pritzker Administration Issues Next Round of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today issued 35 additional Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization...
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3D archery range now open at Hidden Springs State Forest in Shelby County
For Immediate Release - Friday, May 3, 2024 3D archery range now open at Hidden Springs State Forest in Shelby County SPRINGFIELD - A 3D archery range is now available for public use at Hidden Springs State Forest near Strasburg in Shelby County thanks to assistance from students at Stewardson-Strasburg High School. Th...
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As Lyme Disease Awareness Month Kicks Off, Illinoisans Urged to 'Fight the Bite' that Sickens 500,000 Each Year
For Immediate Release - Friday, May 3, 2024 As Lyme Disease Awareness Month Kicks Off, Illinoisans Urged to 'Fight the Bite' that Sickens 500,000 Each Year CHICAGO - With weather warming up, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging the public to get educated about how to protect themselves from ticks a...
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ICC Shares Smart Tips for Consumers Ahead of Spring Moving Season
For Immediate Release - Thursday, May 2, 2024 ICC Shares Smart Tips for Consumers Ahead of Spring Moving Season Chicago, IL - With peak moving season starting in Illinois, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is urging residents to research moving companies before packing any boxes. "A quick online search or cal...
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Eastern Illinois Foodbank Receives $70,000 Gift from Meijer to Help Feed Families in Eastern Illinois
For Immediate Release- Thursday, May 2, 2024 Eastern Illinois Foodbank Receives $70,000 Gift from Meijer to Help Feed Families in Eastern Illinois URBANA, IL (May 2, 2024) - Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) today announced a $70,000 gift from Meijer, in their continued support of EIF's efforts to alleviate hunger in eas...
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Lake Land College Honors Agriculture Students at Ceremony
For Immediate Release - Thursday, May 2, 2024 Lake Land College Honors Agriculture Students at Ceremony Lake Land College recently honored agriculture students at the annual Ag Banquet. During the event, Kurt Coffey; Racine, Wisconsin, was recognized as the Agriculture Division's Honored Alumnus. Several students also...
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