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
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, 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
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;
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) Acting Deputy Secretary and Deputy State Chief Information Officer Brandon Ragle was honored by StateScoop for his leadership and achievements in information technology for the second year in a row. The StateScoop 50 Awards, now in their eleventh year, honor the most influential people in the
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2024 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame class. Since 2002, the foundation has recognized individuals who have records of exemplary service in and commitments to improving conservation efforts and outdoor recreation opportunities in Illinois. Some inductees touched the lives of thousands by promoting fishing,
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for the State Furbearer Fund Special Funds Grant Program through May 24. The State Furbearer Fund provides grants to appropriate not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities, educational institutions, and corporations for projects that benefit fur-bearing mammals and improve harvesting opportunities for hunters and trappers of
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