Ill State News

October Newsbits from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for October.    Oct. 1 Archery deer hunting season Statewide The season is Oct. 1 through Jan. 18, closing Nov. 21-23 and Dec. 4-7 in counties with a firearms season and in Kane County west of Illinois 47. […]

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Illinois Housing Development Authority awards $2 million to Habitat for Humanity to expand homeownership opportunities

CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) allocated $2 million to Habitat for Humanity of Illinois (HFHIL) to administer a new round of the Community Impact Fund, a program that helps working families, especially in Central and Southern Illinois, buy a home. The program is expected to create 100 new homeowners across Illinois.   “Homeownership

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Illinois House Republicans say ‘Let ICE Do Its Job’

SPRINGFIELD — As violence against ICE escalates, Illinois House Republicans held a Tuesday morning press conference to discuss their efforts to restore order, support law enforcement, and keep communities safe.   House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) pointed to the gaslighting and dangerous rhetoric of the governor and Chicago mayor and the consequences of those words playing

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Illinois DCFS reminds caregivers to practice the ABCs of safe sleep during Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month and all year long

CHICAGO – October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding parents and caregivers of three steps parents and caregivers can take to create a safe sleep environment for infants in their care. It’s as simple as ABC – infants should always be placed to sleep

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Governor Pritzker encourages eligible families to apply for LIHEAP utility bill Assistance

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are encouraging eligible families to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support income eligible households with utility costs for natural gas, propane, and electricity. Applications opened today, October 1, and will remain open through August 15,

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Gov. Pritzker breaks ground on Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP)

CHICAGO, IL – Governor JB Pritzker joined leading quantum business, research, academic, and government institutions to celebrate the groundbreaking of PsiQuantum’s facility at Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) at Quantum Shore on Chicago’s South Side yesterday. This marks the official buildout of state-of-the-art facilities that will soon bring the Park to full scale, driving

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Illinois manufacturers to celebrate Manufacturing Month with ‘Makers on the Move’ statewide bus tour

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) will celebrate Manufacturing Month throughout the month of October with the “Makers on the Move” statewide bus tour. In its fourth year, the tour will visit manufacturing facilities, educational institutions and community centers across Illinois to highlight the diverse, rewarding careers in

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Illinois electric vehicle rebate program application cycle to open October 28

SPRINGFIELD –Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced the dates for the next EV Rebate Program application cycle, as well as updates to the program that reflect legislation passed by the Illinois General Assembly in 2025. Program requirements are included on theIllinois EPA’s EV Rebate Program webpage. The next application cycle

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