Ill State News

June is Pet Preparedness Month

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–It’s not just two-legged loved ones who need a disaster preparedness plan. Four-legged, no-legged, and other pets will need assistance if there is an emergency. A survey by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals indicated that while 83 percent of pet owners live in an area impacted by disasters, fewer […]

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Nominations open for 2025 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame

SPRINGFIELD – Do you know someone who has left a lasting mark on the outdoors in Illinois? The Illinois Conservation Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame class of 2025.   Each year, the foundation honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to conservation and outdoor recreation across the state. Since

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Got photos? Snap, Enter, Vote! IDOT’s photo contest showcasing transportation in Illinois returns

SPRINGFIELD – It’s back. For the second consecutive year, the Illinois Department of Transportation is offering you an opportunity to highlight how transportation connects communities with a photo contest. The public is invited to submit original photos that demonstrate why transportation is important to them.   “Countless modes of transportation are available throughout the entire state,

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Governor Pritzker awards 27 Equitable Energy Future Grants, Launches Application for Round Three of Program

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced 27 awards totaling $23 million through the Equitable Energy Future Grant Program as part of a larger strategy to equitably grow the clean energy workforce in Illinois through the landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). Additionally, the Governor announced

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Illinois reaffirms policy to preserve access to ‘life-saving emergency room treatment’

SPRINGFIELD – In response to action by the Trump administration to restrict access to life-saving care in hospital emergency rooms, the State of Illinois is reaffirming that pregnant women in the state have the right to the full range of life-saving care, including abortions, when they are in Illinois emergency rooms. The Trump Administration’s recent action rescinded guidance

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The fifth annual NOIR exhibit is now open through Labor Day

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum’s new exhibit, “NOIR V,” is open through Sept. 1, featuring photography, mixed media, oil and acrylic paintings, pastel work, and other artworks by black artists highlighting the theme of resilience.   The exhibit is curated by Austin Wells and Elijah Miller. Artists use their work to celebrate and preserve Black

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American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois welcomes new board members

NAPERVILLE – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) has welcomed a new slate of members to its board of directors as it continues to advance the interests of engineers, designers, architects and engineering companies across the state. ACEC Illinois is the only statewide association dedicated solely to advocating on behalf of consulting

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ISP deploys state-of-the-art command vehicle

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is proud to announce the deployment of a new state-of-the-art command vehicle designed to improve emergency response coordination, enhance public safety, and provide crucial on-site support during critical incidents across the state. ​ The command vehicle was provided by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Radiological Security.   

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Illinois Department of Agriculture lifts poultry exhibition suspension

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is lifting the temporary suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets and auction markets. The suspension was initially issued in February in response to the ongoing threat of H5N1 avian flu and continued through today.    “We have closely monitored

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