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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced $2.3 million in tourism funding through two grant programs, the Tourism Attractions Grant Program ($1.7 million) and the Tourism Private Sector Grant Program ($600,000).   Eligible entities can apply for grants to develop and improve new and existing tourism […]

SPRINGFIELD–While it doesn’t feel quite like winter yet, temperatures are dipping to freezing some nights and that means it’s time to get ready for the cold. Nov. 4-8 is Winter Weather Preparedness Week and a good time to take stock of your preparedness items. Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) Director

SPRINGFIELD, IL — CHICAGO, IL – As Veterans Day approaches and the holiday season nears, Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) is relaunching Operation Connect-A-Vet, a program designed to link veterans, their families, and essential services. With the veteran population in Illinois growing, so does the need for targeted support that addresses both immediate needs and long-term well-being.  

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Five Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students will share their thoughts on managing time in today’s fast-paced society on Thursday, Nov. 14, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium. This semester’s topic is “24/7 in 2024: Navigating Time in a Fast-Paced World.” The free, public forum is from 7