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Du Quoin State Fair Unveils Free Beer Tent Entertainment Lineup

Fair organizers have announced the full lineup of free live music set for the popular Beer Tent stage, offering fairgoers an array of afternoon, evening, and late-night entertainment from Aug. 22 through Sept. 1. #entertainment

Illinois Moves to Phase Out Toxic “Forever Chemicals” With New Law

Environmental groups praised the measure, calling it one of the strongest actions yet in Illinois to address the chemicals, which are nearly impossible to break down in the environment. #chemicals

Illinois State Fair Adds Cooling Centers, Free Water as Heat Index Climbs into Triple Digits

“Our goal is to make sure fairgoers can stay safe and comfortable while still enjoying everything the fair has to offer,” officials said in a statement. #temperature

Illinois Senate Schedules Hearing on Soaring Energy Costs

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Members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus said the hearing is overdue, pointing to months of warnings about looming energy price spikes and grid reliability issues. #energy

Joyce Help New Law Gives Farmers More Tools to Manage Deer Populations

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 710 on Friday, a measure aimed at improving the state’s nuisance deer program and adjusting hunting tag rules. #deers

Du Quoin State Fair Announces Track Schedules

“Harness racing is a crowd favorite at the Du Quoin State Fair,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. #racing

Du Quoin State Fair Announces Twilight Parade Grand Marshal and Theme

Governor JB Pritzker announced that Dr. Glenn Poshard, former Southern Illinois University president and longtime public servant, will serve as Grand Marshal for the August 22 event, themed “Adventure Awaits!” #parade

Prairie State College Announces Spring 2025 Part-Time Honors List

The recognition highlights students who have excelled academically while balancing part-time studies. #honors

OpEd: Illinois Engineering Leadership Depends on Industry Embracing AI

These early but impactful applications highlight what’s possible when we lean into emerging tech. #AI

Prairie State College to Host 2025 Manufacturing Symposium on August 21

Prairie State College to Host 2025 Manufacturing Symposium on August 21 (Chicago Heights, IL) - Prairie State College (PSC) will bring together #manufacturing

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