CHICAGO – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has announced that Illinois’ Bright Start 529 College Savings Plan has again earned top rankings from Morningstar, keeping the plan among the best in the nation. “Being recognized as a strong advocate for Illinois families is an honor,” said Treasurer Frerichs, who serves as the Trustee and Administrator of […]
SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has announced the expansion of beds for mental health services in the civil units at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, in Anna, Illinois. IDHS plans to launch the expansion at Choate on November 1, 2024. There are currently beds for 50 patients at the State-Operated Psychiatric Hospital
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LISLE, Ill.— The Morton Arboretum is encouraging people to save and repurpose falling leaves to nourish their gardens this autumn. According to the Arboretum’s expert Plant Clinic advisers, leaves make great insulation, compost and enrichment for garden soil. “Decomposing leaves enrich the soil by releasing nutrients that support plant growth and strengthen root systems,” said
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SPRINGFIELD – The State Treasurer’s Office made more than $130 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in September, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. Treasurer Frerichs is the state’s Chief Investment and Banking Officer. He is responsible for investing revenue in the state investment portfolio. During 2024, Frerichs’ Office has earned nearly $1.19
CHICAGO – The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) approved the transfer of ownership of a downstate sportsbook/racetrack, initiated a human trafficking recognition and reporting rule for casinos and prohibited certain bets at the request of the National Football League (NFL). In addition, the IGB is accepting public comments on potential rules that would incorporate video gaming into
SPRINGFIELD, Ill- Halloween is a fun, spooky and exciting time for kids and adults as they scour for that perfect costume and people add spooky decorations to their homes. If you don’t keep fire safety in mind, Halloween and fall decoration can add an increased fire danger to your home that could create a real scary
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SPRINGFIELD – Youth hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 4,057 deer during the youth deer hunting season Oct. 12-14. Comparatively, youth hunters took 4,576 deer during the season in 2023. Youth hunters with an unfilled, valid youth deer permit may still hunt with the permit during the upcoming first firearm deer season Nov.
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CHICAGO – Halloween is time for spooky celebrations, but the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is advising Illinoisans to keep safety in mind and take some simple precautions to avoid any for real holiday horrors. Trick-or-treaters who are feeling ill should get tested and stay home if sick, to avoid sharing any creepy contagions. Those giving
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement are reminding motorists to not be an impaired driving “monster” this Halloween because the consequences could be frightening and deadly for you and others. The key messages are simple: “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” and “If You Drive High, You’ll
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) announced today that affordable housing developers can now apply to participate in the latest round of the Next Gen Capacity Building Initiative (Next Gen), a program designed to expand the talent pipeline and increase diversity within the housing development field and
