from a press release Illinois filmmakers who are looking for the next big break are invited to enter their work in the 2012 Shortcuts competition which kicked off yesterday. In its fifth year, Shortcuts is a statewide short film competition sponsored by the Illinois Film Office and designed to encou[...]
Posts Tagged ‘State of Illinois’
March 3rd, 2012 - 7:14 am § in Local News
Illinois Filmmakers Encouraged to Enter Work in State’s Short Film Competition
February 18th, 2012 - 8:00 am § in Local News
Illinois Launches New Education Initiative to Support Economic Growth
from a press release Governor Pat Quinn has recently joined business and education leaders to launch the Illinois Pathways Initiative, an innovative public-private partnership between Illinois’ public education institutions and the business community to foster Science, Technology, Engineering and [...]
January 4th, 2012 - 7:48 am § in Local News
Alcohol-Related Motor Vehicle Fatalities On the Decline in Illinois
from a press release The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) recently released crash data showing a continual reduction in the number of alcohol-impaired motor vehicle fatalities in Illinois from 2006 through 2010. The measure of alcohol impairment involves at least one driver with a blood-[...]
January 2nd, 2012 - 6:56 am § in Local News
Department on Aging Offers Tips to Help Seniors Prepare For Winter
from a press release To mark the beginning of the winter season, Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., reminded older adults and their families to get ready for the cold weather. Some to-do items include things to protect their homes and their health like having the furnace [...]
September 26th, 2011 - 8:24 am § in Local News
Target Hunger Now! Program Features Asian Carp
from a press release The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and partner Feeding Illinois are hosting hundreds of children, adults and families who will experience how delicious Asian carp can be when prepared simply and correctly during an event at Christ the King Jesuit College Prepara[...]
August 18th, 2011 - 8:12 am § in Local News
Gov. Quinn Signs New Green and Gun Acts Into Law
compiled from press releases Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed new state laws this month to help ensure stronger collaboration on sustainability issues between the state and colleges and universities and to help reduce gun violence in Illinois. House Bill 166 creates the Higher Education Green Jobs[...]
August 13th, 2011 - 6:23 am § in Local News
State Revenue Department Issues Year End Report
from Chicago Press Release Services On July 28, the Illinois Department of Revenue issued its monthly revenue report for June, 2011. Going forward, the Department will post an updated report every month, comparing estimates, actual revenue year-to-date, and revenue compared to the same month in th[...]
August 6th, 2011 - 8:43 am § in Local News
State Establishes Charter School Commission
Governor Pat Quinn from Chicago Press Release Services Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation on July 21 that will increase school choice for parents. Senate Bill 79 establishes an independent charter school commission that is dedicated to school reform and has the power to authorize and reg[...]
August 5th, 2011 - 6:47 am § in Local News
Governor Quinn Signs Measure to Help Return Lost Pets to Their Families
Yesterday, Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill into law that strengthens the rights of pet owners throughout Illinois and helps reunite lost animals with their owners. Senate Bill 1637, sponsored by Sen. Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) and Rep. David Reis (R-Olney), requires animal control centers to scan f[...]
August 2nd, 2011 - 7:34 am § in Local News
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Help Protect Illinois’ Student Athletes from Concussions
from a press release This past Thursday, Governor Pat Quinn signed comprehensive legislation that will help protect Illinois’ student-athletes from concussions and other brain injuries. The new law ensures that athletes who receive a concussion will not be allowed to return to play or practice unt[...]