SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Farmers market season is in full swing, and older adults may be able to get help buying fresh, local produce. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), administered jointly by the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), offers income-eligible older adults access to up to $50 […]
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking 10 individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Day program looks to honor individuals who exemplify the qualities and characteristics associated with Illinois- integrity, dependability, sense of community and strong ethics. Illinoisan of the
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair has announced that rising star and crossover artist Shaboozey will headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Sunday, August 18. The multi-faceted artist Shaboozey is carving his lane in the alternative country and hip-hop space. Born to parents of Nigerian descent and raised in the small town of Woodbridge, VA,
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CLARKSDALE, MISS. – The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has awarded more than $4.1 million in investments to five projects in Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee through its Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF). The Southern Illinois community of Sesser was awarded more than $570,000 to update a 60-year-old vitrified clay sanitary sewer main with new PVC
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DU QUOIN, Ill. – The Du Quoin State Fair announced that rap legend Nelly will headline the Du Quoin State Fair on Mon., Sept. 2. For 24 years, Nelly has been connecting generations with his exuberant anthems, fusing musical genres, and engaging in multiple entertainment mediums including music, television, and film. The diamond selling, multi-platinum, 3x Grammy award-winning rap superstar has
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CHICAGO – As people across the state prepare to celebrate the 2024 Fourth of July holiday, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans to heed proven safety advice and avoid ruining the festivities. Follow food handling safety tips to protect friends and family from foodborne illnesses. Avoid sunburn and heat stroke by using sunscreen
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– It’s Showtime! The theme for the 2024 Illinois State Fair captures the spirit of the fair on many levels – livestock shows, Grandstand performances, circuses, rodeos, diving shows, ice skating performances and much more. The theme also influences the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade that caravans down Springfield streets and through the
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URBANA – The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced that the state has secured approximately $51 million in federal funding for the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub, leveraging the state’s leading production of raw agricultural materials to develop sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based products. This pivotal funding from EDA marks a
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Independence Day holiday to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 7. Some lane closures will remain in place
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From a news release SPRINGFIELD – Heat and humidity started early this summer and the long hot days makes it more important that you stay cool. July is National Extreme Heat Safety Month and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) has some easy tips to keep you cool all summer long.
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