SPRINGFIELD, IL – When you think of the Illinois State Fair, you probably think of food. From sweet to savory, tasty options are available around every corner. But you may not have the appetite – or the budget – to eat everything. That’s why the Illinois State Fair offers Small Plates, Big Tastes. For just $3, […]
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ROSEMONT, Ill.– Joined by AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea, Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Illinois Worker Freedom of Speech Act into law Wednesday at the state federation’s convention. The new law makes Illinois the eighth state to bar employers from requiring workers to attend mandatory political and religious meetings at work,
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is hiring three Enforcement Supervisors to cover the Northern, Southern, and Chicago Central region of the State. Each Enforcement Supervisor will lead a team of agents dedicated to carrying out the ILCC mission of safeguarding the community as it relates to alcohol compliance and safety. They are
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CHICAGO – An Illinois iLottery player won $1 million playing Mega Millions online. The winning online player matched all five numbers in the Tuesday night drawing to score the $1 million prize. The winning numbers were 19-23-30-33-50. A player in Texas also won a $1 million prize in the July 30 Mega Millions drawing. More
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SPRINGFIELD – One of the premier events in shooting sports returns to Illinois July 31 through Aug. 10 with the annual Amateur Trapshooting Association’s Grand American Trapshooting Championships at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC) in Sparta. The Grand American has been hosted at the 1,600-acre WSRC since 2006. The largest and oldest shooting
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Last week, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) was awarded $8.3 million from the Department of Energy (DOE)’s Grid Deployment Office to improve the review process for several transmission projects running through the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) territory. High voltage transmission is a critical piece of America’s energy infrastructure that works to send power
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (ILFOP) State Lodge President Chris Southwood has issued the following statement regarding a labor contract grievance that was filed by a separate organization, not the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, on behalf of the former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy who has been charged with murder in the
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Liquor Control Commission is excited to present the Youth Alcohol Awareness Summit (YAAS) event for another year as part of our commitment to safeguarding the public as it relates to underage alcohol use. This is a great event for the youth, parents, and community members to engage in conversations surrounding youth
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DU QUOIN, Ill. – No need to “Find Another Bar,” MULTI-PLATINUM Country star Chris Lane is coming to the Du Quoin State Fair on Saturday, August 31. “We are excited to have Chris Lane perform at the Du Quoin State Fair,” said Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. “He brings great energy to the stage that we
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SPRINGFIELD – People experiencing homelessness are likely to have a significantly reduced life expectancy and are more likely to be the victim of a violent assault or homicide, according to a report prepared for the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) by the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health. The report may be read
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