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Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology announces student Illinois Innovation Challenge

CHICAGO – To launch the Illinois Innovation Challenge, the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) has partnered with HIGH-TECH CHI, a citywide celebration of computer science education co-hosted by Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, CS for Success, and Discovery Partners Institute.    High-Tech CHI will provide hands-on experiences for students in grades K-14, families and community members […]

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Illinois AFL-CIO: New nuclear legislation important for Illinois’ economic and energy future

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois AFL-CIO yesterday released the following statement after the Illinois Legislature approved House Bill 2473, which ends Illinois’ moratorium on nuclear power generation facility construction: “Today’s vote by the Illinois Legislature to create a path for smart construction of nuclear generation facilities is important for our state’s economy and our clean energy future. The end

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IL Freedom Caucus calls out Speaker Chris Welch for blocking Invest in Kids legislation

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The IL Freedom Caucus Thursday is issuing the following statement on Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch’s deliberate decision to prevent legisaltion to extend the Invest in Kids program to be voted on duing the final week of the Veto Session.   “Speaker Welch has let down tens of thousands of kids by

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House Republican Leader Tony McCombie says investing in Kids will continue to be a House Republican priority

SPRINGFIELD – Scholarship funding for hundreds of low income private school students throughout the state will come to an end at the end of the year after the Democrat majority in the Illinois House failed to act on the Invest In Kids program during the final day on the fall veto session.     Invest in

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Gov. Pritzker joins President Biden to celebrate more jobs for Belvidere

BELVIDERE—Governor JB Pritzker joined President Joe Biden, Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain, and local leaders to celebrate the tentative agreement between UAW and Stellantis and announce the reopening of the Belvidere assembly plant, which was placed on “idle” in February.   “For almost two years, we’ve

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Giannoulias urges Illinois military vets to share their stories

SPRINGFIELD – In advance of Veterans Day this year, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is announcing a new effort to encourage Illinois military veterans to share their stories, photos and mementos for future generations as part of the Illinois History Project.   In addition, Giannoulias also announced his office is forming a Veterans Advisory Board

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DoIT Recognizes STEM/STEAM Day

SPRINGFIELD – In honor of STEM/STEAM Day, the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is proud to recognize and commend the individuals and organizations dedicating to supporting education in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.   “An early interest in STEAM can pave the way for a meaningful and a fulfilling career filled with

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Armed robber steals $14K in chips from Illinois casino

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) announced an arrest and charges against a 23-year-old man for his part in an armed robbery of more than $14,000 worth of casino chips from Rivers Casino in Des Plaines.   On October 31, Ismail Ahmed Ateyat, is suspected of entering Rivers Casino wearing a black face mask,

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Illinois provides tips for residents during Winter Weather Preparedness Week

SPRINGFIELD – As many residents in the state have already experienced an early snowfall this year, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) offers readiness tips during Winter Weather Preparedness Week, Nov. 6-10, as part of Winter Weather Preparedness Month this November. “Winter storms can arrive quickly and with little warning,” said Illinois Emergency Management

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