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Illinois Chamber opposes efforts to curtail Illinois’ growing logistics industry (HB 2547)

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Chamber Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Clark Kaericher, testified in the Senate Labor Committee subject matter hearing on HB 2547, the “Warehouse Worker Protection Act.”   Kaericher delivered the following remarks to the committee.   I am here today to emphasize the importance of warehousing to the Illinois economy and to […]

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Giannoulias urges Illinois military vets to share their stories

SPRINGFIELD – In advance of Veterans Day this year, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is announcing a new effort to encourage Illinois military veterans to share their stories, photos and mementos for future generations as part of the Illinois History Project.   In addition, Giannoulias also announced his office is forming a Veterans Advisory Board

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DoIT Recognizes STEM/STEAM Day

SPRINGFIELD – In honor of STEM/STEAM Day, the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is proud to recognize and commend the individuals and organizations dedicating to supporting education in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.   “An early interest in STEAM can pave the way for a meaningful and a fulfilling career filled with

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Armed robber steals $14K in chips from Illinois casino

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) announced an arrest and charges against a 23-year-old man for his part in an armed robbery of more than $14,000 worth of casino chips from Rivers Casino in Des Plaines.   On October 31, Ismail Ahmed Ateyat, is suspected of entering Rivers Casino wearing a black face mask,

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Illinois provides tips for residents during Winter Weather Preparedness Week

SPRINGFIELD – As many residents in the state have already experienced an early snowfall this year, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) offers readiness tips during Winter Weather Preparedness Week, Nov. 6-10, as part of Winter Weather Preparedness Month this November. “Winter storms can arrive quickly and with little warning,” said Illinois Emergency Management

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Illinois provides important resources for service members, veterans, and their families

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker acknowledged U.S. Service Members who dedicate their lives to protecting the nation’s independence and freedom today by reminding residents about the Illinois Governor’s Challenge Campaign. The initiative created the Veterans Crisis hotline and online training resources for organizations interested in supporting Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF).   Too

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Illinois will offer free, universal test and licensure prep for public university students

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – Illinois State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, chair of the Illinois House Higher Education Appropriations Committee, has announced the State of Illinois will soon start a new program to fully provide public university students with free and universal test and licensure preparation classes. Illinois is the first state to offer this

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Illinois earns credit rating upgrade from Fitch

CHICAGO—Governor Pritzker has celebrated the state’s ninth credit rating upgrade in just over two years as Fitch Ratings elevated Illinois’ rating for general obligation bonds. This fiscal progress comes as the result of five balanced budgets and years of responsible financial management and discipline under Governor Pritzker and Democrats in the General Assembly.   “We

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Illinois EPA announces grant opportunity to fund energy efficiency projects in areas of environmental justice concern

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director John J. Kim Monday announced the Residential Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program – previously known as the Low-Income Residential Energy Efficiency Program or LIREE – with up to $5,000,000 in funding available for energy efficiency upgrades at single family or duplex residential properties. The Energy Efficiency Trust

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