SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – From day one, Dan Brady, a Bloomington Republican, has made the fight against distracted driving in Illinois a key part of his campaign for Secretary of State. That battle is even more crucial now, with a new study listing Illinois as one of the deadliest states in the country for distracted driving. […]
CHICAGO – May is Building Safety Month, and this year’s campaign, “Safety for All: Building Codes in Action,” raises awareness about the importance of building codes to ensure safety in the spaces in which we live, work and learn. “Resilient communities require a commitment to strong building standards,” said Tom Sivak, regional administrator, FEMA Region 5.
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The academic achievements of more than 1,800 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will be celebrated during spring 2022 commencement exercises May 6-7. Festivities start with the SIU School of Law commencement on Friday, May 6, at Shryock Auditorium. On Saturday, May 7, Banterra Center will hold two commencement
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 24,646 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois. That’s an increase of 5,095 or 26 percent. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 3,138,682 cases, including 33,614 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois since the beginning of the pandemic.
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) is celebrating Teach Children to Save Day on April 28th by promoting initiatives to educate youth about responsible savings habits through free, banker-led outreach opportunities and raising awareness about the role banks play in helping people develop strong financial habits. Bank employees across the state and nation
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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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