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The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR or Department) announced today the results of the Qualifying Applicant Lottery for 55 Conditional Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses (Conditional Licenses), from a pool of 626 unique applicants who scored 85 percent or greater in their applications.

State Encourages Patients to Seek Second Opinion on Mammograms

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is urging patients of Hoffman MRI, also known as Hoffman Imaging and Medical Center, and formerly known as Hope Imaging, 2500 W. Higgins Road Suite 830 in Hoffman Estates, to consult their physician if they have had a mammogram performed at the facility on or after October 17, 2019 due to a review that found poor quality mammography images.

Illinois EPA Issues Health Advisory for Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA)

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim today announced the issuance of a health advisory for Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA) in accordance with Illinois groundwater regulations.

Illinois Fully Aligns with New CDC Masking Recommendations

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today it is fully adopting updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) masking recommendations to protect against COVID-19 and the Delta variant.

Remote Learning Fridays

Remote Learning Fridays

Walk-in Registration is August 4

Walk-in Registration is August 4

Meeting with Mr. Derek Chollet, the Counselor of the U.S. Department of State

Meeting with Mr. Derek Chollet, the Counselor of the U.S. Department of State

Keeping Kids Safe Around Water this Summer

Keeping Kids Safe Around Water this Summer

Road Work on North Elm Street

Road Work on North Elm Street

Now Hiring Seasonal Employees for Springfield and Duquoin State Fairs

By Press release submission | Jul 11, 2021

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is seeking individuals for seasonal employment at the Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs. Temporary employees are needed for the following areas: maintenance, customer service, cashier, ticket sales, grandstand ticket takers, and security. The Du Quoin State Fair is also hiring tram drivers and parking staff. Temporary employee pay is $11/hour.

2021 Conservation Achievement Scholarship Recipients Announced by Illinois Conservation Foundation

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2021

The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) today announced the selections of Mariama Bah of Zion, Ava Benstine of Oswego, Levi Buckrop of Taylor Ridge, Felicity Guttmann of Edwardsville, and Elizabeth Kleinert of Ashkum as the recipients of the 2021 Conservation Achievement Scholarships.

2021 Conservation Achievement Scholarship Recipients Announced by Illinois Conservation Foundation

By Press release submission | Jul 2, 2021

The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) today announced the selections of Mariama Bah of Zion, Ava Benstine of Oswego, Levi Buckrop of Taylor Ridge, Felicity Guttmann of Edwardsville, and Elizabeth Kleinert of Ashkum as the recipients of the 2021 Conservation Achievement Scholarships.

ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

A virus with a simple name that commonly affects young children is making a resurgence in day care centers now that children are returning to day cares fulltime as parents return to work after working remotely during the pandemic.

BALL-CHATHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 5: GIS & GMS Sponsor Teams for GOTR/Heart & Sole 5k

Glenwood Intermediate School and Glenwood Middle School recently sponsored two teams to take part in the Girls on the Run (GOTR) and Heart & Sole 5k run event held May 14 on the GIS/GMS track

ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Why Strokes Can Happen At Any Age and What You Can Do About It

While most strokes occur in persons over 65, it can happen at any age.

AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN POLAND: Dentons Guide: Investing In Renewable Energy Projects in Europe 2021