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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Invests in Future of Innovation with Tech Incubator Enhancement Grants Springfield, IL – Governor J.B. Pritzker announced today the awarding of multiple Tech Incubator Enhancement Grants, a significant initiative aimed at bolstering the state’s burgeoning technology sector and fostering economic growth. The grants, distributed to various tech incubators and accelerators across Illinois, … Read more

Illinois Achieves Historic High, Ranking #13 in CNBC’s Top States for Business Springfield, IL – July 11, 2025 – Illinois has reached an unprecedented milestone, climbing to the 13th position in CNBC’s prestigious annual “Top States for Business” rankings. This historic achievement marks the highest placement Illinois has ever secured in the influential report, underscoring … Read more

Black Bear Sighting Prompts Safety Reminders for Jo Daviess and Carroll County Residents Springfield, IL – July 11, 2025 – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has confirmed recent sightings of a black bear in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties, prompting the agency to issue important reminders to residents on how to safely coexist … Read more

Clinton Nuclear Power Station Successfully Completes Scheduled Maintenance and Refueling SPRINGFIELD, IL – July 11, 2025 – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today confirmed the successful completion of the scheduled refueling and maintenance outage at the Clinton Power Station. This routine operation, conducted with meticulous planning and execution, ensures the continued safe and reliable … Read more

IDPH Intensifies Efforts to Safeguard Illinois Against Measles Outbreaks Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced a series of proactive measures aimed at bolstering defenses against measles and preventing potential outbreaks within the state. In a recent communication dated July 11, 2025, the IDPH detailed its commitment to public health … Read more

California Department of Education Announces Important Updates to School Nutrition Program Standards SACRAMENTO, CA – July 10, 2025 – The California Department of Education (CDE) today announced significant updates to its School Nutrition Program Standards, effective immediately. This comprehensive revision aims to further enhance the nutritional quality of meals served to students across the state, … Read more

ISAC Celebrates 15 Years of Empowering Future Leaders at “College Changes Everything” Conference Springfield, IL – July 10, 2025 – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) proudly hosted its 15th annual “College Changes Everything” conference yesterday, July 10, 2025. This year’s pivotal event, themed “How Do We Build Community?”, brought together educators, counselors, community leaders, … Read more

Pure Lithium Corporation Selects Illinois for U.S. Operations Hub, Signaling Growth in State’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Springfield, IL – July 10, 2025 – Governor JB Pritzker today announced that Pure Lithium Corporation, a leading developer of lithium extraction and processing technologies, will relocate its company operations to Illinois, establishing a significant presence in the state. … Read more

Wayne County’s Final Multiplier for 2024 Announced, Impacting Property Assessments Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has officially announced the final 2024 property tax multiplier for Wayne County. This multiplier, set at 1.0000, will be applied to the assessed values of properties within the county. The property tax multiplier, also known as … Read more

State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is set to return an unprecedented amount of unclaimed property to Illinois residents. The announcement, made by the Illinois Treasurer’s office on July 9, 2025, details plans to reunite individuals and businesses with a record-breaking number of outstanding checks, totaling millions of dollars. This initiative underscores Treasurer Frerichs’ ongoing commitment to … Read more