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State-supported Amtrak passenger trains to resume full service July 19

By Ashley Haley | Jul 15, 2021

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the Lincoln Service, Carl Sandburg/Illinois Zephyr and Illini/Saluki state-supported Amtrak trains will resume full service effective July 19.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS JOINS AMSINO MEDICAL GROUP TO CELEBRATE COMPANY’S NEW NORTH AMERICAN DISTRIBUTION HUB IN AURORA

By Ashley Haley | Jul 15, 2021

The State of Illinois will join medical device producer Amsino Medical Group and local officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the company’s new $32 million North American distribution & manufacturing hub in Aurora.

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PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION AWARDS $200,000 IN BROADBAND READY GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL BROADBAND ENGAGEMENT, ANNOUNCES $250,000 IN NEW FUNDING

By Ashley Haley | Jul 15, 2021

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the first cohort of grant recipients as part of the Office of Broadband Regional Engagement for Adoption + Digital Equity (READY) program.

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IDOL Announces Applications for Minors' "Work Permits" Can be Obtained Remotely

By Ashley Haley | Jul 9, 2021

Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 696 into law last week, streamlining the process by which minors can seek a work permit in Illinois. Youths under 16 years of age, along with their parents or legal guardian(s), can meet with school issuing officers remotely to obtain a Child Labor Certificate. The option was previously made available as an emergency rule during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Illinois Department of Transportation Adds Alternative fuel corridor signs Along Illinois interstates

By Ashley Haley | Jul 9, 2021

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today announced that more than 30 Alternative Fuels Corridor signs have been posted on interstates statewide, with another 20 going up this summer.

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Downstate transit agencies eligible for next round of Rebuild Illinois investments

By Ashley Haley | Jul 7, 2021

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that proposals are being accepted through Aug. 31 from downstate transit providers as part of the Rebuild Illinois Transit Capital Grant Program.

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State Fire Marshall Reminds Illinoisans to Practice Grill Safety in Advance of Summer Barbecue Season

By Ashley Haley | Jul 7, 2021

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding Illinoisans to think safety when using grills this holiday weekend and throughout the entire summer. July is the peak month for grill fires followed by June, May and August.

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IDOI Announces Even More Unemployed Illinoisans Without Health Insurance Can Get Covered Because of the American Rescue Plan

By Ashley Haley | Jul 7, 2021

Beginning this month, more unemployed Illinoisans in need of health insurance may be eligible for financial help to purchase plans on the ACA Marketplace. Consumers who received unemployment compensation for any week beginning in 2021 (or are approved to receive benefits) may find even lower cost plans and reduce out-of-pocket health insurance expenses, according to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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IDFPR Submits Comments to the U.S. Department of Education Advocating for Strong, Equity-Centered Student Loan Reforms and Enhanced Consumer Protections for Borrowers

By Ashley Haley | Jul 7, 2021

​The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) submitted comments today to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to proceed with strong equity-centric student loan regulations to help borrowers struggling with their student loan debt.

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Keep your independence on the Fourth: Drive sober

By Ashley Haley | Jul 1, 2021

This year’s Independence Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” safety campaign is underway and will run through the holiday weekend.

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IDOT reminds public to stay safe around flood waters

By Ashley Haley | Jul 1, 2021

The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to stay alert for potential flooding and anticipate that travel could be impacted with more rain in the forecast this week.

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State of Illinois joins Ferrara to for Ribbon Cutting on Company's New Dekalb Distribution Complex

By Ashley Haley | Jul 1, 2021

State of Illinois officials will join Ferrara, the North American confection and snack powerhouse, to mark the opening of the company’s newest facility in DeKalb.

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State of Illinois joins Ferrara to mark Opening of $100 Million Dekalb Distribution Complex

By Ashley Haley | Jul 1, 2021

The State of Illinois today joined Ferrara, a global powerhouse in North American confection and sweet snacking categories, and City of DeKalb officials to mark the opening of the company’s newest facility in Illinois.

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Pritzker Administration Announces $54 Million Investment in Increased Rates for In-Home Care Providers

By Ashley Haley | Jun 29, 2021

Amidst the worst pandemic in a century, the Pritzker administration today announced increased rates of pay for eligible in-home care providers. Made possible by funding from Governor Pritzker’s FY 21 and 22 budgets, this $54 million investment will strengthen the social safety net in the state.

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Pritzker Administration Announces Large Illinois Businesses to Report Equal Pay Information Beginning Next Year

By Ashley Haley | Jun 29, 2021

Following Governor Pritzker’s signature of SB1847, businesses with 100 or more employees will be required to provide the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) with details about its workers and their pay beginning in 2022.

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Governor Pritzker and State Fire Marshal Announce Illinois Fire Department COVID-19 Relief Grants

By Ashley Haley | Jun 26, 2021

Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Fire Marshal Matt Perez today announced an innovative funding opportunity specifically addressing Illinois fire departments impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Multiple projects scheduled in northern Cook County

By Ashley Haley | Jun 26, 2021

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that multiple improvement projects in northern Cook County are underway or starting soon and extending into 2022. The seven projects represent a total investment of more than $66 million for the region, made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program.

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Illinois DoIT to Present Tech Prairie STEAM EXPO at 2021 Illinois State Fair

By Ashley Haley | Jun 25, 2021

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) will debut the Tech Prairie STEAM Expo at this year’s Illinois State Fair. The event will provide fairgoers with opportunities to experience the many ways Illinois is advancing the areas of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics).

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Unemployment Rates Down, Jobs Up in Every Metro Area Compared to May 2020

By Ashley Haley | Jun 25, 2021

The number of nonfarm jobs increased over-the-year in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas in May according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in all metro area

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Illinois DCFS enhances training and resources to support LGBTQI+ youth in care; calls for Illinoisans to become foster parents to LGBTQI+ youth during Pride Month

By Ashley Haley | Jun 23, 2021

June is Pride Month and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is enhancing training and services to ensure LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and intersex) youth in care are protected and supported; and calling on Illinoisans to provide welcoming, affirming and loving homes for LGBTQI+ youth in care by becoming licensed foster parents.