Illinois EPA Offers Second Round of Strategic Energy Plan Grants
2/20/2024
Second grant application period closes March 18, 2024
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Department of Veterans Affairs Unveils New Logo
2/13/2024
New logo symbolizes the continuing evolution of the IDVA
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JCAR Holds IDOL Paid Leave Rule
2/12/2024
Pushed consideration of IDOL changes to its proposed rule until March JCAR meeting
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IDOA Accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Proposals
2/8/2024
Applications for funds due March 22, 2024
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New Legislative Working Group Formed to Tackle Ongoing Influx of Migrants
1/17/2024
House Speaker Welch announces formation of 'New Arrivals Working Group' to address state's migrant crisis
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$28 million awarded for local park & recreational facility projects
1/13/2024
State funding comes from Governor Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois capital program
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IEPA Office of Energy Funding Opportunity
1/3/2024
Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program
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Minimum Wage Increase for Illinois Workers
1/2/2024
A $1 per hour increase in Illinois' minimum wage goes into effect on January 1, 2024
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IEPA Office of Energy Funding Opportunity Available for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
11/27/2023
Eligible applicants include public housing authorities, units of local government or nonprofit organizations
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DOL Public Hearing on PLAW Act
11/27/2023
Proposed rulemaking public hearing on Paid Leave for All Workers Act set for November 29th
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US Treasury Unveils Changes to the SLFRF Final Rule Obligation Definition
11/20/2023
New rule introduced by the U.S. Treasury Department clarifies counties' use of ARPA funds, further extending the reach of these resources.
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Daylight Saving Time Ends - Time to Check Smoke Alarms
11/3/2023
Daylight Saving Time serves as a bi-annual reminder to test, inspect & replace smoke alarms
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Governor Announces $2.1 million in Grants for 13 Local Bike Path Projects
10/6/2023
Latest round of IDNR bike path grants support development of trails in seven counties
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Preparing for the Paid Leave for All Workers Act that takes effect January 1, 2024
9/29/2023
Illinois Department of Labor to host webinars to assist with implementation of the Act
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CISA Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 Webinar Series
9/28/2023
'Secure Our World '- adopt ongoing cybersecurity habits and improve online safety behaviors
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USDA Secretary Issues Additional Drought Disaster Designations in Illinois
8/23/2023
A Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the USDA Farm Service Agency to provide emergency loans to producers recovering from natural disasters
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Governor's Original Disaster Proclamation Expanded to Include 13 Additional Counties
7/28/2023
Penalties and interest waived for taxpayers in 13 more counties affected by recent severe weather
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Skip-the-Line Program being Implemented at Busiest Illinois DMVs
7/28/2023
Scheduling appointments and extended hours are part of Secretary of State's initiative to save customers time.
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Governor Issues Disaster Proclamation due to Severe Weather, Flooding, Tornadoes & Derecho
7/19/2023
Coles, Cook, Edgar, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Sangamon & Washington Counties to receive disaster relief
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Largest-Ever Construction Program in Illinois History Announced
7/7/2023
New $40 billion, multi-year effort reflects strength of Rebuild Illinois, multimodal commitment
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IDNR Grant Applications Due by August 1st
7/7/2023
Grant applications are being accepted for Pheasant Fund and Habitat Fund Projects
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IDOT Funding Opportunities Workshops Scheduled Statewide
5/10/2023
Passage of historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program allows for added community improvement opportunities
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This is your Opportunity to Help Shape Illinois' Broadband Future
5/2/2023
Illinois Broadband Lab launches initiatives to bring affordable, high-speed internet access to Illinoisans
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Participate in Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month
5/1/2023
Providing high-quality, accessible mental health services is a critical role that Counties play in addressing our ever-growing mental health crisis
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Randolph County Commissioner named Member of the Coal Communities Coalition under the NACo BRECC Initiative
3/23/2023
Dr. Marc Kiehna joins 19 other coal community leaders and eight community teams selected to participate in the Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities initiative.
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