SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Prescribed Fire Council (IPFC) are joining forces to encourage all prescribed fire practitioners to “map your burn” and contribute to the annual Illinois Prescribed Fires Accomplished Map. The Prairie State has a rich natural history dominated by prairies, which historically were shaped and […]
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- Governor JB Pritzker and State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera joined firefighters today to honor and remember five fallen firefighters and recognize those who went above and beyond their duties at the 31st Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony. “Today, we honored some of our bravest public servants, our fallen firefighters,” said
CHICAGO – On the eve of the anniversary marking the end of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) declarations put in place at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Illinois released a playbook detailing measures the state should take to prepare for future public health emergencies as well as recommendations for future administrations that may have
SPRINGFIELD – After an extensive Illinois State Police (ISP) investigation into a bomb threat at two state facilities in Springfield, Illinois last month, 23-year-old Gabrielle Williams was taken into custody Thursday, May 9, 2024. On April 22, 2024, the Illinois Department of Human services received a call from an individual saying a bomb had
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Agriculture’s (IDOA) Illinois Product Farmers Market will begin with “Opening Day” at the Market, Thursday, May 16 from 3:30 –7 p.m. at The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. “Farmers markets have a special place in my heart, bringing together the community and expanding access to fresh, nourishing local
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair has announced that five-time GRAMMY award-winning, multiplatinum rap icon Lil Wayne will headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday, August 14. Wayne has a staggering 109 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, making him the first male artist to surpass Elvis Presley on the list. In addition, sales in excess of
CHICAGO – On Thursday, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) awarded $1.7 million in grant funding to 40 small and mid-sized manufacturers across the state through the Made in Illinois Grant Program. The Made in Illinois program provides up to $50,000 in matching
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding the public and seafood distributors that importing and possessing live red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii), also known as crawfish or Louisiana crawfish, is prohibited by law in Illinois. The crustaceans are a popular choice for live crawfish boils. “Red swamp crayfish compete aggressively with native species
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism, is proud to announce a significant increase in international visitors to the state in 2023, marking a momentous milestone in tourism growth for Illinois. Illinois welcomed 2.16 million international visitors in 2023, reflecting a substantial 39% increase from the previous
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association today hosted the first Electric Vehicle Showcase Day at the Governor’s Mansion, where electric vehicle makers and suppliers gathered to exhibit their cutting-edge products and celebrate recent advancements in this exciting sector. Participants included Lion Electric Company; Rivian; Ford Motor Company; General Motors; EVBox; BorgWarner; UPS; bp pulse; Amazon;
