Unemployment rates down, jobs up across the state
— May 28, 2021The number of nonfarm jobs increased over-the-year in all 14 Illinois metropolitan areas in April according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics…
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New rules aim to tighten coal ash pollution regulations
— May 21, 2021SPRINGFIELD – After years of work by environmental activists to push action on the issue, the Illinois Pollution Control Board has issued findings and recommendations related to the…
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Road Trips: Museums that are worth the trip
— August 9, 2020The pandemic has taken away many common summer outings we took for granted and one of those was a day at a museum. But, as Illinois continues to progress through Phase 4 of the recovery,…
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State takes over COVID-19 testing sites
— June 27, 2020The state of Illinois has taken over two COVID-19 testing facilities after funding was pulled from the federally run sites. Located in Peoria and Harwood Heights, the sites will now…
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New COVID-19 community testing sites opening
— May 23, 2020State officials announced a new COVID-19 Community Based Testing Site opened in Peoria County on Saturday, May 23. These free community services located at the Peoria Civic Center Fulton…
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$22.8 million in grants going to Illinois public museum projects
— December 1, 2020Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office announced Illinois museums that attract more than 16 million visitors annually will receive $22.8 million in state capital investments to improve…
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Pritzker warns of return to restrictions in counties with growing infections
— July 30, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday, July 30 traveled to two of the four counties in Illinois that are now in danger of having to reimpose economic restrictions because…
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Road Trips: Public gardens worth your time and attention
— June 26, 2020Enjoy the beauty of flowers, shrubs, and trees without ever getting your hands dirty by visiting a public garden in Illinois. Using information from local tourism boards and public…
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