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Illinois payroll jobs decrease, unemployment rate up in October

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate increased +0.2 percentage point to 4.6 percent, while nonfarm payrolls decreased -15,000 in October, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and released by IDES. The September revised unemployment rate was 4.4 percent, unchanged […]

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IDPH warns consumers about recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is alerting consumers to an FDA recall of children’s cinnamon applesauce pouches which may contain elevated levels of lead. At least one confirmed case in Illinois, and a total of 34 nationwide, have been linked to the product, which was sold online and at chains like Schnucks and

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Illinois State Police makes history with promotion of first female first deputy director

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is proud to announce the promotion of Rebecca Hooks from Lieutenant Colonel to First Deputy Director, effective immediately.  First Deputy Director Hooks is the first female to achieve this position within ISP since its inception in 1922.  As the First Deputy Director, Hooks is second in command to Director

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Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security commemorates 10-Year Anniversary of the Washington, Illinois Tornado

TAZWELL COUNTY – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is remembering the 10-year anniversary of the Washington, Illinois tornado—a solemn reminder of the importance of year-round weather preparedness.    “This anniversary serves as a poignant and somber reminder that tornadoes can occur at any time of the year, not just during

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IDPH marks U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, November 18-24

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will mark U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, November 18-24, with public and social media outreach to encourage best practices in the use of antibiotics. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness of the threat of antimicrobial resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic use. “Antibiotics are an essential tool

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Gov. Pritzker announces plan to improve asylum seeker emergency response

CHICAGO— Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has announced that the State will invest an additional $160 million via the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis presented by the arrival of over 24,000 asylum seekers from the U.S. Southern Border.   The State, alongside our local partners, has led a comprehensive

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‘Winter Weather – Get it Together,’ plan ahead for snow and ice

SPRINGFIELD– The calendar says November, so snow and ice probably aren’t far away – which is why the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and Illinois Tollway are reminding the public that it’s time for “Winter Weather – Get it Together.”   “At IDOT, preparing for winter is a year-long endeavor, but we need the

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$7.2 Million in funding released by Pritzker Administration for new emergency vehicles in Illinois

Springfield, Ill- Illinois State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera and Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) Executive Director Chris Meister issued nearly $7.2 million in no interest or low interest loans to emergency responders across the state. The loans are made available through the Fire Truck Revolving Loan Program and Ambulance Revolving Loan Program. “Our emergency responders put

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USDOL leadership and workforce stakeholders gather for ETA Vision 2030 Conference during Apprenticeship Week

CHICAGO—Governor JB Pritzker joined U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su and regional stakeholders for the USDOL’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Vision 2030 Conference:   Investing in America’s Workforce. The plenary session, “Setting the Vision,” involved discussion of current workforce development landscapes by industry leaders, workers, and private and public sector partners.  

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IDNR reminds deer hunters to be safe when hunting from tree stands

SPRINGFIELD – As people across Illinois prepare for this weekend’s firearm deer season, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is urging hunters to use safety harnesses when hunting from tree stands in the field. Tree stands are the No. 1 source of hunting-related accidents and fatalities in Illinois.   The 2023 firearm deer season dates

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