SPRINGFIELD – Chosen by voters from an initial field of 400 entries, Rivian’s all-electric R1T truck has emerged the winner of the third annual “Makers Madness” contest, earning the title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and sponsored by Comcast Business, Makers Madness is a bracket-style tournament […]
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 19,551 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois. That’s an increase of 5,502 or 39 percent from the previous week’s 14,049. Randolph County, Illinois reported 13 new cases in the past week. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 3,114,036
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois Chamber President and CEO Todd Maisch released the following statement on yesterday’s Supreme Court decision. “We are gratified by the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the intent of the voters in approving the lockbox amendment to the constitution. This case dealt with the scope of the “lockbox” amendment to the Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The annual Illinois Peace Officers Memorial Service to honor law enforcement officers killed in Illinois in the line of duty, including ten who died in 2021, will be held Thursday, May 5 at 11 a.m. at the Illinois Peace Officer Memorial sculpture on the Illinois State Capitol grounds in Springfield. “This
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– The Illinois General Assembly recently enacted new legislation requiring water utilities to notify healthcare and senior living facilities of water supply disruptions that could lead to water quality and microbial risks, such as legionella and other pathogens. “With the passage of this legislation, Illinois is building on its leadership efforts to proactively
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) commends Governor J. B. Pritzker for signing a measure into law that aims to incentivize the in-state production of semiconductors, microchips, and their component parts amid a global shortage that is impacting the availability of goods ranging from automobiles to cell phones. Named the Manufacturing Illinois Chips for
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SPRINGFIELD – As voting opens in the final round of the third annual “Makers Madness” contest, four products have emerged as finalists in the bracket-style tournament hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association that lets voters decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Presented by Comcast Business, the competition celebrates the incredible work of
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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, representing community providers of services for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges, today issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Illinois’ Fiscal Year 2023 budget into law: “This is an important day for our members and our state, as it clearly sums up our
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued a warning Thursday that COVID-19 case rates are slowly rising in many areas of the state and that members of the public should be paying close attention to conditions in their local communities and staying up-to-date on their vaccination status. “While hospitalizations and deaths
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 14,049 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 45 deaths since April 8, 2022. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 3,094,485 cases, including 33,510 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois since the beginning of the pandemic. The
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