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Grammy award-winning Duo the Chainsmokers to Play the Illinois State Fair on August 15

“Bringing world-class talent like The Chainsmokers to the Illinois State Fair emphasizes our commitment to providing top-tier entertainment for fairgoers,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. #fair

Crawford Bill Cracking Down on Predatory Telemarketing and Scammers Passes House Vote

"Little to no protections exist to protect our most vulnerable members of our community from the often fraudulent and alarmist telemarketing schemes they contend with on a daily basis," Crawford said. #scam

DeLuca Plan to Help Adult Learners Meet College Vaccine Requirements Passes House

“Sometimes when adults choose to continue their academic journey, they run into unexpected hurdles with vaccine requirements because old records may not be available, such as when an old doctor’s office closes and paperwork can’t be tracked down,” DeLuca said. #vaccine

Illinois State Museum receives donation of items from President Lincoln’s extended Springfield family

These family belongings are donated by descendants of the Hickox-Edwards families in memory of Catharine Officer Saxe Loucks. Passed down through five generations, they offer an exciting glimpse into the social and familial relationships of Lincoln’s Springfield. #lincoln

DoIT Recognizes April as Innovation and Technology Month

"Illinois has long been a leader in innovation, and we're building on that legacy by positioning Illinois as the global quantum capital, while continuing our commitment to expanding STEM initiatives," said Governor JB Pritzker. #innovation

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

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

ILHAA Opposes SB1766 Creating the Hemp Beverage Commission as part of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission

By restricting the regulation to only beverages, this bill neglects the many other hemp-derived products available to consumers, creating an inconsistent regulatory framework across the industry. #hemp

Community Advocates Mobilize in Springfield to Push for Clean Slate Reform on March 19

“Clean Slate legislation is not just about erasing past mistakes; it's about restoring hope, unlocking potential, and giving everyone a fair chance to build a brighter future,” said Marlon Chamberlain, Director of the Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments, the event’s organizing group. #cleanslate

“Homeschool Act” Passes Committee Among Overwhelming Opposition: Rep. Sheehan Stands with Home and Private School Families

“This bill is a blatant overreach that seeks to solve a problem that doesn’t exist. We should be empowering families, not burdening them with unnecessary mandates.” #homeschool

Community Advocates Rally for Clean Slate in Springfield on March 19

“This rally is about justice, opportunity, and ensuring that past mistakes don’t define a person’s future,” said Antonio Lightfoot, Deputy Director of the Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments, the organizer of the event. #cleanslate

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