Ill State News

ICC adopts Illinois’ first Renewable Energy Access Plan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On Thursday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) adopted the state’s first Renewable Energy Access Plan (REAP), an actionable roadmap to ensure Illinois meets its policy requirements for an equitable, reliable, and cost-effective clean electricity system. The REAP is intended to be a tool to encourage regional transmission organizations (RTOs) to be more […]

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Inaugural Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame inductees announced 

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) today announced the inaugural class of inductees into the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame, which recognizes the people, products and companies that have made a substantial and indelible impact on manufacturing in Illinois.   The Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame was recently established to celebrate the state’s more

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Illinois measles outbreak said to be over; No new cases since mid-April

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that the largest measles outbreak to affect the state of Illinois since 1990 is officially contained as no new cases have been reported for more than 42 days, two full incubation periods. A total of 67 measles cases were reported during the outbreak, which started March

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Illinoisans invited to donate to state parks competition

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) is partnering with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to raise money and awareness for Illinois state parks. Throughout June, supporters are invited to “vote” for their favorite Illinois state park by making a donation at www.ilstateparks.org. Every $1 donated equals one vote.   There are four groups of

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Illinois State Fair announces move to online livestock exhibitor registration

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Fair announces that livestock exhibitor registration has moved online using ShoWorks. This new system, and the Livestock Premium Book, are now available on the Illinois State Fair website.   The Illinois State Fair staff, along with show superintendents and youth advisors, have been working behind the scenes for months

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Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice to host job screenings

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) will host employment screening events for its Juvenile Justice Specialist Intern positions.   The positions are full-time, year-round, shift-work positions and there are job openings at the following Illinois youth centers: Chicago, Warrenville, St. Charles, Grafton (Pere Marquette), and Harrisburg.   The position has a starting

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IDPH marks Pride Month

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is observing Pride Month during the month of June by participating in Pride events around the state and showcasing the programs and services it provides to the LGBTQIA+ community. [For more information on the LGBTQIA+ acronym, go to LGBTQIA+ » LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center.]   “We

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Greenville University enters into formal partnership with Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois

GREENVILLE, IL. – Greenville University of Greenville, Illinois has entered into a formal partnership with Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSOFSI) for the purpose of guaranteeing Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois high school participants who meet admissions requirements acceptance into the University’s highest merit scholarship valued at $20,000 for the 2024-2025 academic year in combination

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Arts and Foreign Language Education Grant Program Fiscal Year 2024 Recipients

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Arts Council (IAC), in cooperation with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), is pleased to announce that it has awarded grants to 22 school districts across the state for arts and foreign language education. A joint project of the IAC and ISBE, the Arts and Foreign Language Education Grant Program

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