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Illinois expands WIC food options, adds culturally responsive choices for families

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Illinois reports first measles case of 2026 in Metro East area

Bass Pro Shops to build $25 million destination store in Paducah

IDPH; Illinois homeless face higher hospitalization rates, die younger than housed population

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Illinois officials warn funding freeze threatens childcare, social services

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Illinois law expands firearm storage requirements to protect minors under 18

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New Illinois public health laws, including overdose reporting, take effect in 2026

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IDOT highlights transportation improvements across Illinois in 2025

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Illinois health officials reaffirm hepatitis B vaccination at birth

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Illinois nonfarm payrolls hold steady in September; unemployment rate remains unchanged

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Illinois public libraries authorized to administer opioid overdose reversal drugs

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs bill strengthening protections for immigrants

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IDPH issues statement following ACIP vote on newborn Hepatitis B vaccine recommendation

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Illinois launches mobile driver’s license and state ID program

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Lainey Wilson to headline Illinois State Fair Grandstand in 2026

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IDNR launches automated system to notify hunters of Chronic Wasting Disease test results

USDA declares Illinois “Unaffected” by H5N1 Avian Influenza

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Illinois Department of Natural Resources announces October events, seasons

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IDPH confirms first Powassan Virus case in Illinois, urges residents to guard against tick bites

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Illinois officials urge harvest safety amid drought, fire risks

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Illinois Gov. Pritzker orders flags lowered to honor former Gov. Jim Edgar

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Pritzker issues disaster proclamation after storms, flooding in three Illinois counties

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Illinois unemployment rate remains steady at 4.6% in July

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IDNR to host public meetings on Chronic Wasting Disease