SPRINGFIELD, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), fire departments and organizations across Illinois are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) for more than 100 years — to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your […]
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) recognized numerous conservation police officers and civilians for acts of bravery, compassion and distinguished service to the people of Illinois. “I’m incredibly proud of the work of our conservation police, from their efforts to save lives and protect the wildlife of Illinois to making strong connections
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CHICAGO — The Chicago Chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) has awarded Raven A. DeVaughn, Director of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, with a 2025 Marks of Excellence Award. This distinguished honor recognizes outstanding African American professionals in public administration and service across Illinois. The Marks of Excellence Awards
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Joining advocates, residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, facility staff and others across the country, the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) will honor the individual rights of long-term care residents by celebrating Residents’ Rights Month this October. Designated by the National Consumer Voice for Long-Term Care (Consumer Voice), Residents’ Rights Month highlights
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) have announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared Illinois to be “unaffected” by H5N1 avian influenza, a recognition of the state’s efforts working with local health departments, dairy farms, and agricultural organizations to keep the illness from impacting
SPRINGFIELD – Reflecting the importance and strength of the Illinois aviation system, six airports have received Airport of the Year awards from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The awards were presented this week during the Illinois Public Airports Association fall conference in Galena. “Our airports connect us to the world, one of the many reasons
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill- State and local fire safety officials gathered recently at the Springfield Fire Department to emphasize the lifesaving importance of working smoke alarms and to promote a free installation program available to Springfield residents. As part of the 2nd Annual Statewide Smoke Alarm Blitz, the Springfield Fire Department joined agencies across Illinois in ensuring more
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By JERRY NOWICKI & HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois cannot yet file suit against the federal government for an apparent plan to send federal troops to Chicago, Attorney General Kwame Raoul said, but if boots hit the ground, President Donald Trump “should expect a legal challenge here.” It would be the latest in
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VENICE – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that the intersection of Illinois 3 (Cedar Street) and Broadway near the McKinley Bridge in Madison County will be closed starting at 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, weather permitting. The closure is expected to last one week, with the intersection reopening by 6 p.m. Friday,
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By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois on Wednesday unveiled its latest six-year, $50.6 billion infrastructure plan for the state’s roads, bridges, railways, airports and more. The plan spans all 102 counties and includes $32.5 billion over six years for roads and bridges, including $25.7 billion for the state system and $6.8 billion for
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