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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Fire station grants now available

Local Fire Departments looking to rehabilitate or build a fire station may be interested in $5 million in grant funding available to fire departments across the state. Applications are due…


Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Illinois rolls out first phase of plan to modernize professional licensing

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation launched a new online licensing system this fall, the first phase in a plan to modernize the management and licensing process for…


Monday, December 9, 2024
International Anti-Corruption Day

Each year on December 9, countries around the globe come together to recognize International Anti-Corruption Day which calls for awareness about the impacts of corruption and the importance of standing against it….


Wednesday, December 4, 2024
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month

December is National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. Let’s work together and commit to keeping our roads safe…


Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Illinois Statehood Day

Happy 206th birthday to the great Land of Lincoln!


Monday, December 2, 2024
Medicaid billing change will open dental access to more low-income Illinoisans

Until recently, reimbursements for dental anesthesia had been limited to dentists only. Now, however, a policy change in how Illinois’ Medicaid program does its billing will open up reimbursements to…


Thursday, November 28, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 21, 2024
National Rural Health Day

On National Rural Health Day, we shine a light on the essential healthcare workers who bring care to our rural communities. Today let’s stand in support of rural healthcare workers…


Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Hauter joins House Republicans in speaking out about drug exposures in Illinois prisons

State Rep. Bill Hauter (R-Morton) joined Illinois House Republicans in addressing the ongoing issue of drug exposures in Illinois prisons.


Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Be aware of utility scams

Today is National Utility Scam Awareness Day. All Illinoisans need to be on the lookout for the signs of utility scams and how to avoid them. Scammers pose as utility…