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Honoring Illinois' Fallen
For Immediate Release - Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Honoring Illinois' Fallen 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 and remembrance of 27-year-old Firefighter ...
May 17, 2024
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Free Movies in Lytle Park are Back!
For Immediate Release Free Movies in Lytle Park are back for this summer! Join Mattoon Public Library for FREE movies on Friday night at Lytle Park in Mattoon. It is a free family, friendly event. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and/or blanket. The movies are scheduled to begin at dusk. Here is the line up for 2024...
May 14, 2024
2024 Coles County Community Expo
For Immediate Release 2024 Coles County Community Expo Please join us for the annual Coles County Community Expo on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The event will be at the EISAE (Eastern Illinois Area Special Education) Building, at 5837 Park Drive, Charleston. There will be representatives fr...
May 14, 2024
Governor Pritzker and Fire Marshal Rivera Remember Illinois Fallen Firefighters and Honor Firefighters for their Heroic Efforts
For Immediate Release - Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Governor Pritzker and Fire Marshal Rivera Remember Illinois Fallen Firefighters and Honor Firefighters for their Heroic Efforts Illinois Firefighter gather to pay tribute and honor five fallen brothers from 2023 Springfield, Ill- Governor JB Pritzker and State Fire Marshal...
May 14, 2024
Du Quoin State Fair Announces 2024 Grandstand Lineup
For Immediate Release - Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Du Quoin State Fair Announces 2024 Grandstand Lineup Tickets Go on Sale May 18 at 100 Days Out Event Du Quoin, IL - The Du Quoin State Fair announces four Grandstand acts scheduled to perform in addition to harness racing and ARCA and USAC auto races with tickets on sale at...
May 14, 2024
Senator Chapin Rose Offering Traveling Office Hours
For Immediate Release - Monday, May 13, 2024 Illinois State Senator Chapin Rose is offering traveling office hours. If you have an issue that may required his assistance, you can stop by: Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm - Lawrenceville City Hall: 700 State St, Lawrenceville, IL Thursday, May 30th, 2024 9:00am...
May 14, 2024
Illinois EPA Invests Nearly $205 Million in Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects in Third Quarter of FY24
For Immediate Release - Monday, May 13, 2024 Illinois EPA Invests Nearly $205 Million in Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects in Third Quarter of FY24 $20.6 Million in Loan Forgiveness Granted to Loan Recipients SPRINGFIELD -Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim announced the in...
May 14, 2024
IDNR and Illinois Prescribed Fire Council remind residents to 'map your burn'
For Immediate Release - Monday, May 13, 2024 IDNR and Illinois Prescribed Fire Council remind residents to 'map your burn' Prescribed fire is a vital tool for managing ecological resources in the Prairie State SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Prescribed Fire Council (IP...
May 14, 2024
Department on Aging Seeks Nominations for Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame
For Immediate Release - Monday, May 13, 2024 Department on Aging Seeks Nominations for Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Nominate an outstanding older adult by June 1 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is seeking nominations of outstanding older adults for possible induction into the Senior Illin...
May 14, 2024
Rebuilding Springfield: Rails and rest stops highlight another historic construction season
For Immediate Release - Monday, May 14, 2024 Rebuilding Springfield: Rails and rest stops highlight another historic construction season Gov. Pritzker's capital program modernizing infrastructure throughout region and Illinois SPRINGFIELD - Entering one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department ...
May 14, 2024