July 2024

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Independence Day holiday to minimize travel disruption.   Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 7.   Some lane closures will remain in place

URBANA – The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced that the state has secured approximately $51 million in federal funding for the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub, leveraging the state’s leading production of raw agricultural materials to develop sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based products. This pivotal funding from EDA marks a

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– It’s Showtime! The theme for the 2024 Illinois State Fair captures the spirit of the fair on many levels – livestock shows, Grandstand performances, circuses, rodeos, diving shows, ice skating performances and much more.   The theme also influences the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade that caravans down Springfield streets and through the

CHICAGO – As people across the state prepare to celebrate the 2024 Fourth of July holiday, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans to heed proven safety advice and avoid ruining the festivities. Follow food handling safety tips to protect friends and family from foodborne illnesses. Avoid sunburn and heat stroke by using sunscreen