Press release: Knox County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Press Release: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced 31 Illinois communities will benefit from more than $225,000 in federal grants to rural fire departments and fire protection districts.
As the Governor of Illinois and the great-grandson of refugees, I am committed to ensuring that Illinois is a welcoming state, especially for refugees and those seeking asylum. As survivors of persecution, refugees embody the importance of human rights, democracy, and freedom. Refugees resilience in the face of hardship inspires courage, hope, and perseverance. And refugees countless contributions undoubtedly make our states and nation stronger.
Press Release: The Illinois Department of Agriculture is hosting a Hemp Summit to bring together Department staff, NGOs, growers and processors to discuss the 2019 growingseason. The Illinois Hemp Summit follows the release of USDAs 2019 Hemp Rules that have raised questions and concerns amongst Illinois hemp farmers and their advocacy groups.
Press Release: The Food-A-Rama will have a new name and a clean new look for the 2020 Illinois State Fair thanks to a $10,000 sponsorship from Reisch Charities, Brewer of Reisch Gold Top Beer.
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