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Health

Trump Administration Slashes Pledged Funding that Would Protect Illinoisans from Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Silence DoGood - March 26, 2025

The termination pulls back $125 million in funding for IDPH and 97 local public health departments, which had been allocated by IDPH for the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Disease (ELC) program and other uses. #funding

Chicago

Illinois Gaming Board reminds Illinoisans March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Silence DoGood - March 13, 2025

“Problem gambling awareness and responsible gambling education demand our collective attention, effort, and action – and not just for one month a year,” said Illinois Gaming Board Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter. #gambling

Community

Illinoisans can nominate and choose coolest products made in the state

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square - February 17, 2025

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has launched its sixth annual “Makers Madness” bracket-style contest to determine the top product manufactured across the state. Any product that is manufactured in Illinois can be nominated for the tournament. #products

Chicago

Capital Development Board Announces Over $60 Million in Funding for Illinois Department of Natural Resources Projects

Silence DoGood - January 31, 2025

“Through Rebuild Illinois, we are making meaningful investments in communities across the state, so that Illinoisans – no matter their zip code – benefit from our state’s progress,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #funding

Politics

OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (January 2025)

Senator Partick Joyce - January 27, 2025

Our latest legislative session has begun in Springfield and we soon will be busy debating and passing legislation that affects our district and state. #op-ed

Community

Illinois America 250 Commission invites all Illinoisans to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary leading up to July 4, 2026

Silence DoGood - January 17, 2025

“Illinois is integral to telling our nation’s story, from our rich agricultural and manufacturing roots to our role in the fight for freedom and justice,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #independence

Health

IDOI Announces Upcoming January 15th Open Enrollment Deadline for the Get Covered Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace

Silence DoGood - January 13, 2025

"There is still time to access free enrollment assistance and to sign up for a quality, affordable plan that has the protections provided by the Affordable Care Act, such as covering pre-existing conditions and offering free preventative and wellness services.” #insurance

Community

Voting open: Here’s where to cast your ballot for a new state flag

Jerry Nowicki | Capitol News Illinois - January 12, 2025

Voters can choose from 10 designs for a new flag, the current flag, the 1918 centennial flag or 1968 sesquicentennial flag. Individuals can vote for one flag once every 24 hours and may select the same or a different flag each day. #flag

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