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Serious fungal infection reporteded in Illinois, 16 other states

ATLANTA, Georgia – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this that healthcare facilities in several countries have reported that a type of yeast called Candida auris has been causing severe illness in hospitalized patients. Several states have reported the illness, these include 276 in Illinois. The fungus has also been reported in California, Oregon, Nevada, …

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Tickets for Illinois State Fair Grandstand Shows go on sale March 31st

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The 2023 Illinois State Fair is five months away and the excitement is building for this year’s grandstand lineup.   Public on sale for the announced shows for the 2023 Illinois State Fair Grandstand concert series will be Friday, March 31 at 10:00 a.m. on the Ticketmaster website.   Four concerts have …

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Senator launches effort to change the Illinois state flag

SPRINGFIELD – To promote public involvement and embody civic pride for Illinois, a measure spearheaded by State Senator Doris Turner that would create a commission to develop a new official state flag passed the Senate Thursday.   “History is living, breathing and ever evolving,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “We need to ensure government is evolving with the …

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Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Education Foundation seeks measures to increase training opportunities, strengthen workforce

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) Education Foundation is pushing for passage of several bills designed to build a workforce of the future by increasing education opportunities and removing barriers that prevent students from exploring jobs in the manufacturing industry.   Nationally, there are nearly 800,000 open jobs in the manufacturing industry, including tens of …

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‘Makers Madness’ Contest enters final round

SPRINGFIELD – As voting opens in the final round of the 2023 “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 …

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March is National Ladder Safety Month Awareness

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor’s (IDOL) Division of Occupational Health and Safety (IL OSHA) and On-Site Consultation Program are highlighting 2023 National Ladder Safety Month to promote the safe use of ladders and the opportunity to be certified in ladder safety training.   “Falling from a ladder can lead to serious injury or …

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Illinois EPA announces 10 Spring 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

SPRINGFIELD – Following a temporary suspension of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collections, Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim is announcing ten upcoming HHW one-day collection locations for the spring of 2023.   Operations have also resumed at five previously established longterm HHW collection locations. Illinois EPA offers residents free HHW collection events to safely dispose …

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Rep. Friess responds to fears that Illinois is facing a possible recession

RED BUD, Ill. – Illinois State Representative David Friess (R-Redbud) has responded to fears that a possible nationwide recession (that) could hamper Illinois spending plans.   In testimony presented to the House Revenue and Finance Committee, Revenue Director David Harris and Alexis Sturm, Director of the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB), presented testimony …

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2023 Public Humanities Awards will celebrate Illinois cultural leaders in-person on May 17th

CHICAGO — On May 17, at noon,  Illinois Humanities will be celebrating this year’s Public Humanities Awards and presenting the Beacon Award to Tracie D. Hall, Executive Director of the American Library Association and a national champion for basic and digital literacy skills and equitable access to information for all.    In addition to Hall, …

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