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USS Illinois successfully undocks at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
DVIDS - Georgia
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) successfully undocked Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Illinois (SSN 786), June 24, 2026, completing an important milestone in the...
Hoffman Updates to Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund Now Law
Illinois House Democratic Caucus
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – A plan led by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, to reinforce the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund by updating decades-old statutes to better align with current needs and better serve Metro East property owners is now...
Fort McCoy Garrison commander receives Illinois State Patrol coin
DVIDS - Georgia
Illinois State Trooper Dave Jacobs presented a commemorative challenge coin to U.S. Army Garrison-Fort McCoy Commander Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez during a meeting at Fort McCoy on June 16, 2026, recognizing the installation's longstanding support of...
Briel-Backed Blue Envelope Program Now Law in Illinois
Illinois House Democratic Caucus
OTTAWA, Ill. — State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is highlighting a new law signed Friday set to improve interactions between law enforcement and Illinois drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by establishing the Blue Envelope...
Brett Gerger Named Chief Executive Officer of Big I Illinois
EIN Presswire
Brett Gerger has been named CEO of Big I Illinois, effective July 1, succeeding longtime leader Phil Lackman.
American Revolution in the Midwest: How Parts of the War Were Fought in Illinois
DVIDS - Georgia
EDITOR’S NOTE: Spelling and punctuation in portions of George Rogers Clark’s diary entries contained in this article were corrected to ensure clarity.
Illinois Air National Guard Partners with Missouri Baptist for Trauma Training
DVIDS - Georgia
Illinois Air National Guard Partners with Missouri Baptist for Trauma Training SAINT LOUIS -- Airmen from the 126th Medical Group are participating in a new training partnership program, with Missouri Baptist Medical Center, a BJC HealthCare...
Illinois' Jason Benhart Recognized as One of the Top Inspector General Civilians
DVIDS - Georgia
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Midwest Holiday Lighting Expands as Tom Johnson Targets Illinois Leadership in Holiday Lighting
EIN Presswire
CHAMPAIGN, IL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Midwest Holiday Lighting, a growing provider of permanent and seasonal lighting installations, has announced its next phase of expansion as the company continues building toward...
Crawford Bill Expanding Apprenticeships in Barbering and Cosmetology Across Illinois Signed into Law
Illinois House Democratic Caucus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Michael Crawford, D-Chicago, is celebrating the governor’s signing of legislation that creates new apprenticeship pathways in Illinois’ barbering and cosmetology industries. “Everyone deserves access to career...
RETIRED ILLINOIS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OFFICER BRINGS TOGETHER COMMUNITY TO PRESERVE MILITARY HISTORY, STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR VETERANS
DVIDS - Georgia
RETIRED ILLINOIS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OFFICER BRINGS TOGETHER COMMUNITY TO PRESERVE MILITARY HISTORY, STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR VETERANS Your browser does not support the audio element.
GRDA Police offer safe floating tips ahead of July 4 holiday
Oklahoma Grand River Dam Authority
Jul 02, 2026 If your July 4 holiday weekend plans include spending some time on the scenic Illinois River, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is sharing some important tips you should keep in mind.
Illinois’ SNAP Error Rate Continues to Climb
Illinois Senate Republican Caucus
Newly released data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows Illinois’ error rate for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continues to climb, raising concerns about accountability and the potential cost to taxpayers....
DOH-Bay issues rabies alert for portion of Lynn Haven
Bay County - Florida
The Florida Department of Health in Bay County (DOH-Bay) is issuing a rabies alert in Bay County in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was captured in the Anderson Bayou area off Illinois Ave. in Bay County on June 30, 2026....
Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to vessel collision near Monroe Harbor, Illinois
DVIDS - Georgia
June 26, 2026 Lt. Josoph Neff 414-286-1022/Josoph.P.Neff@uscg.mil CHICAGO — The Coast Guard and local Chicago partner agencies responded to a collision involving two vessels and 14 people aboard near Monroe Harbor, Illinois, Thursday night.
Senate Republicans continue push for Illinois to Opt into Federal Education Tax Credit Program
Illinois Senate Republican Caucus
After no action was taken during the regular spring legislative session, Senate Republicans are renewing their calls for Governor JB Pritzker to opt Illinois into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Program.
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Unveils New Investment Program to Build Affordable Housing
Office of the Illinois State Treasurer
$10 Million Partnership with IFF Helps Nonprofits, Generates Investment Returns for State Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today unveiled a new community investment program designed to build affordable housing, help nonprofits, and generate...
ILLINOIS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD’S 123RD ENGINEER SOLDIERS BUILD RUNNING TRACK AND RENOVATE ARMORY
DVIDS - Georgia
ILLINOIS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD’S 123RD ENGINEER SOLDIERS BUILD RUNNING TRACK AND RENOVATE ARMORY Your browser does not support the audio element.
Dallas-Area Movers Aren't Going Far — New Element Moving & Storage Data Shows 9 in 10 Quote Requests Stay in Texas
EIN Presswire
And among the few who do leave the state, California is the #1 destination — not the source, despite the national "Texodus" narrative DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DALLAS, TX — July 2, 2026 — Element Moving &...
Secretary’s Message: The Story of America Can Be Followed on Maryland’s Trails
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
July 2, 2026 Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz and Maryland Park Service Director Angela Crenshaw meet with descendants of former enslaved workers of the Colonial-era Catoctin Furnace.
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