From a news release SPRINGFIELD – Heat and humidity started early this summer and the long hot days makes it more important that you stay cool. July is National Extreme Heat Safety Month and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) has some easy tips to keep you cool all summer long. […]
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is issuing the third round of firearm enforcement grants totaling $1.5 million to law enforcement agencies across the state to conduct enforcement details for individuals legally barred from having a firearm. The enforcement details focus on individuals who have become the subject of a Firearm Restraining Order or
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11th medal returned under Frerichs’ Operation Purple Heart CHICAGO – Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today returned a missing Purple Heart medal to the family of a late Army Air Corps veteran from Park Ridge. The medal, given to those wounded or killed in military combat, belonged to Jerome Even,
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that roadside mowing is underway, requiring drivers to slow down, avoid all distractions and proceed with caution when encountering equipment and personnel. The heaviest mowing operations will continue until Aug. 15. “Timely, strategic mowing is an essential part of IDOT’s green efforts,” said Illinois Transportation
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the launch of Next Move Illinois, a new statewide public transportation plan to create a strategic vision, recommend policy, make performance updates and identify specific initiatives. The last public transportation plan for Illinois was completed in 2018. “Next Move Illinois is dedicated to enhancing quality
SPRINGFIELD, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding Illinoisans to make sure they are following proper safety practices when using their grills this holiday weekend and throughout the rest of the summer. July is the peak month for grill fires followed by June, May and August. The National Fire
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CHICAGO – An iLottery player recently hit the jackpot – literally – and won $986,932 playing Fast Play Twenty 20s on the Illinois Lottery app. A lucky Illinois iLottery player (who did not wish to be shown) holds up a big check to celebrate a nearly $1 million win after playing Fast Play Twenty 20s on
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SPRINGFIELD – The Fourth of July is a fun time when the sky explodes with bright, colorful and loud fireworks. The food at the picnic or cookout is great, and community festivals and parties have lots of people milling about. There’s so much going on! Fun for you, your friends and family but not
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting grant applications for the State Pheasant Fund Special Funds Grant Program and for the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Funds Grant Program through Aug. 1. The Pheasant Fund program enhances pheasant habitat through projects developed by nonprofit organizations and governmental entities. The Habitat Fund program
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—SIU System President Dan Mahony commends SIU Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor and SIU Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane for being awarded the KAPAL Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award on June 22. The KAPAL Foundation empowers young men through mentorship, leadership development, and educational support. KAPAL is the nonprofit organization of the East Saint
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