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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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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs honors Hispanic leaders In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today hosted a celebration to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the work of community leaders from throughout the state.   Video of the event will be posted here: https://cms.illinois.gov/agency/media/video/videos.html   The event was an opportunity to reflect on great achievements and present awards to eight Latino leaders: the

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Illinois law prohibits sheriffs from assisting ICE with civil immigration enforcement. Some wish they could

CNI surveyed one in four Illinois sheriffs about ICE cooperation. Here’s what we found. By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY and TOM O’CONNOR Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO — As the U.S. government escalates immigration raids in Illinois and nationwide, some Illinois sheriffs are expressing support and a desire for greater cooperation with federal immigration enforcement despite

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IDOA announces Second Illinois Grain Tour in 2025

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is preparing to host its second Illinois grain tour of 2025, welcoming international buyers from six Middle Eastern and Asian countries (China, Vietnam, Egypt, Jordan, Singapore and the island of Mauritius) as part of a four-day event.    “Thanks to Trump’s reckless economic policies, Illinois’ $26.4 billion

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