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Illinois Department of Corrections Announces Expansion of Freedom Reads Libraries to Decatur and Illinois River Correctional Centers

Freedom Reads also facilitated book discussions, voting, and author events for the second annual Inside Literary Prize at Decatur and Western Correctional Centers. #library

Illinois Chamber Unveils Business-Led Push for Mass Transit Reform Amid Funding Crisis

“Our state’s economy relies on a reliable, safe, modern and efficient transit system that provides access to jobs, services, and opportunities,” Sandoval said. #transit

IDPH Updates School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard with Data From 2024-25 School Year

“Providing Illinois residents with access to real-time data to guide their medical decision-making is a critical IDPH priority,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra.  #vaccinations

Chronic wasting disease detected in four additional Illinois counties

CWD is an always-fatal neurological disease that affects the long-term health of white-tailed deer in Illinois. #disease

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

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