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CHICAGO  — Attorney General Kwame Raoul today urged Illinois residents who plan to donate to support Turkey and Syria earthquake relief efforts to be on the lookout for fundraising scams. Raoul warned donors who want to give to the earthquake relief efforts to be wary of requests for clothing, food or other in-kind donations, which […]

SPRINGFIELD – As the nation begins the celebration of National Engineering Week, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) has unveiled its 2023 Legislative Agenda focused on retaining and recruiting engineers to deal with a skills-gap shortage while protecting Rebuild Illinois.   The agenda includes several pieces of legislation that will prioritize the development of

SPRINGFIELD – The initial round of voting is now open in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) fourth annual “Makers Madness” contest, a bracket-style tournament in which the public will decide what product earns the 2023 title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.   Presented by Comcast Business, the competition celebrates the incredible work of manufacturers

CHICAGO – During Central U.S. Earthquake Awareness Month in February, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) urges earthquake preparedness for residents and communities, which includes considering earthquake insurance coverage and taking steps to mitigate your property against potential earthquake damage.   “Earthquake damage is not covered under a standard homeowners policy and must be

CHICAGO—Governor JB Pritzker has signed HB0009 into law, authorizing an easier process for individuals seeking to change the gender listed on their birth certificate. Previously, amending a birth certificate’s gender marker required certification from a health care professional that the individual had undergone gender reassignment surgery or other clinical treatment. The updated law allows changes

CHICAGO – Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge President Chris Southwood issued the following statement regarding the scheduled appearance on Monday of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at a Chicago FOP Lodge 7 event:   “Why wouldn’t we want to hear from a governor who staunchly supports law enforcement? We already know what one

CHICAGO – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) recognized Illinois’ top engineering feats of 2022 during their annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala. Projects from across the state were recognized for their innovation, complexity and overall design. Among the top winners this year were projects for the Illinois Department of Transportation, the

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Dental Society joined House and Senate legislators to announce support for key, consumer-centered legislation that will help protect patients by increasing transparency and accountability for dental insurers while ensuring more patient dollars go to patient care.   “Illinois dentists care about their patients and understand the critical role the mouth-body

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois State Representative David Friess, R-Red Bud, issued the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State Address delivered to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly.   “Instead of initiating new spending for new programs, we should be focused on meeting the needs of our local