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SPRINGFIELD – Amid coordinated efforts throughout the nation to ban books from library shelves, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has drafted first-in-the-nation legislation designed to support public and school libraries and librarians as they face unprecedented censorship of books and resources in Illinois.   The legislation comes after extremist groups – including the far-right […]

SPRINGFIELD, MO – Girl Scout Week is something to celebrate—seven straight days to show off Girl Scout pride and acknowledge all that this worldwide sisterhood has given our Girl Scouts, our local communities, and the world! Whether you are a Girl Scout alum, a current member, a dedicated volunteer, or an avid Girl Scout Cookie

SPRINGFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker along with state and local officials has celebrated the launch of a new Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center, which will increase Illinois’ capacity to recruit, educate, and retain behavioral health professionals. The Center builds upon the state’s commitment to behavioral health transformation, strengthening behavioral health care infrastructure and access across the

SPRINGFIELD – A steadfast champion of Illinois laws to keep harmful tobacco products away from young people, State Senator Julie Morrison is expanding upon her work by leading a measure to ban e-cigarettes inside public places.   “A tobacco epidemic is continues in our state,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “We have made great progress, but the

SPRINGFIELD -Illinois averages 53 tornadoes per year, which means you should grab your dog Toto and be prepared for tornadoes and severe weather. March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month and a good time to plan ahead, especially with the severe weather here in Illinois.   “From heavy snowfall to dangerous winds, everyone in Illinois should

Springfield- Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced a critical transformation initiative that will reshape the way the State approaches care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).   The comprehensive plan includes:   Repurposing the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center (“Choate”) over three years in partnership with the