CHICAGO – Unsafe sleep is a leading cause of death for children one year old and younger and during Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month, Illinois DCFS is reminding parents and caregivers of three simple steps they can take to ensure infants are put to sleep safely. “As much as we love our babies, sleeping […]
GRANITE CITY– On September 30, 2023, at approximately 7:20 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash involving an ISP Trooper’s squad car on Interstate 270 Eastbound, just west of the Missouri state line, Granite City, Madison County. On the above date and time, an ISP Troop 8 Trooper was stationary
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SPRINGFIELD – During a Friday morning press conference, Illinois House Republicans, led by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie discussed problems brought forth this week by two Illinois Auditor General reports dealing with state agencies. One Auditor General report shows more failures at DCFS….more failures than in the last review, but with similar promises from
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has endorsed the recommendation by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the newly FDA-approved vaccine for RSV that can be administered during weeks 32 to 36 of pregnancy to protect babies from the virus. This followed recommendations earlier this year for a preventive
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Police has been accredited by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) – a recognition of the department’s commitment to excellence in enforcing conservation laws, promoting boating safety, and protecting the natural resources of Illinois. Accreditation by NASBLA signifies that the Illinois Conservation Police has met and exceeded
SPRINGFIELD – The 2023 Illinois fall trout season will open Saturday, Oct. 21 at Randolph County’s Derby Lake at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex at Sparta and the Randolph County State Fish and Wildlife Area Lake near Chester and 57 other ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. However, the Illinois Department of Natural
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SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) are visiting and inspecting haunted houses to ensure they’re safe before the doors creak open and screams are let out. “Inspectors with IDOL’s Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Division, along with other State and local partners, walk through, inspect
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SPRINGFIELD – The use of unmanned aircraft, or drones, for any aspect of hunting or recovery of wildlife is unlawful, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public. “Not only is drone use for hunting unlawful in Illinois, it goes against the spirit of fair chase and widely accepted hunting ethics,” said Jed Whitchurch,
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) proudly announces its lineworkers’ exceptional performance at the annual Lineworker’s Safety Rodeo, organized by the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives (AIEC). Eighteen teams gathered in Springfield to compete in the friendly competition, with representation from 14 electric co-ops and two municipalities. The EECA team
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CHICAGO — The Illinois Municipal League (IML) elected new officers to lead the organization at its Annual Business Meeting, which was held on Saturday, September 23, as a part of the 110th IML Annual Conference at the Hilton Chicago. The IML membership unanimously elected Mayor Mark T. Kupsky, City of Fairview Heights, to serve a
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