CHICAGO – An Illinois Lottery player can’t believe his luck after winning $9,200,000 with Lotto – because he was actually trying to buy a ticket for a different game. A ‘Lucky Lotto Player’ picked up a Lotto ticket on his way out of the grocery store and hit the jackpot, winning $9.2 million. “It was a normal day, […]
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill- Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed October 6-12 as Fire Prevention Week in Illinois. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half, 54 percent to be exact. Meanwhile, roughly three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violent crimes using grant funding from the Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council. ISP was awarded a $10 million grant for the first fiscal year, and another $677,000 grant announced
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CHICAGO – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recently hosted a celebration to commemorate LGBTQ+ History Month in Chicago. The event was an opportunity to reflect on the significant achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, and their allies. Frerichs presented awards to leaders in the community, education, government, workforce and labor, and
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SPRINGFIELD – A new statewide program, Circle of Care has been established in Illinois by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, in partnership with the Illinois Family Resource Center and Hour House. This new program will support children, youth, and families who have experienced grief and loss associated
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ALTO PASS, IL – Rendleman Orchards, located in Alto Pass, Illinois, is proud to announce its recent achievement of Eco Certification, joining a community of forward-thinking farmers who are committed to sustainable and environmentally responsible fruit growing practices. The EcoCertified Fruit program, known for its high ecological standards, focuses on supporting pollinators, maintaining the
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites interested contractors to attend an upcoming pre-bid meeting for well-plugging and site restoration projects funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and administered by the U.S. Department of Interior’s Federal Orphan Wells Program. These projects will be governed by two-year master contracts, with primary, secondary, and
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SPRNGFIELD – Last week Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie filed legislation to require proof of citizenship during voter registration. This bill is a proactive step toward enhancing voter integrity and election security, which are cornerstones of a functioning democracy. “Protecting the democratic process means ensuring that every vote is legitimate and counted. Requiring proof of
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SPRINGFIELD –Your pets deserve the best in pet care, and it takes everyone on a veterinary health care team to make that happen. An integral member of this team is a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) who is educated in the latest medical advances and skilled at working alongside veterinarians to give pets the best
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) has welcomed 35 new troopers from Cadet Class 148 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The new troopers will report to seven different Troops throughout the state on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Cadet Class 148 marks the 20th cadet class graduation under Governor JB
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