Governor Pritzker Signs Bill That Strengthens Vaccine Access In Illinois
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois is getting new guidelines for vaccine access. Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill yesterday that implements a state vaccine process that rules out total dependency on federal health officials. The new law follows months of changing federal vaccine policies and increasing backlas...
14h ago
State Of Illinois Honored With International Award For Leadership In Innovation
Chicago, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Startup Ecosystem Stars Awards in Paris highlights Illinois' global excellence in growth, innovation, and industry leadership Today, the State of Illinois has once again been recognized on the global stage at the 2025 Startup Ecosystem Stars (SES) Awards in Paris, hosted by the Internatio...
Dec 04, 2025
IDPH Releases Latest Maternal Mortality Data Report
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Data from 2021-22 shows ongoing need for emphasis on birth equity efforts The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its latest Illinois Maternal Mortality Data Report, analyzing data regarding deaths that occurred during pregnancy or within one year of pregnancy fro...
Dec 01, 2025
Illinois Now Ranks Second In Nation For Human Trafficking Survivor Laws
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Illinois State Police (ISP) is announcing Illinois has gone from an "F" on the Shared Hope International Just Like Me Report Cards to an "A" due to the recent passage of the Illinois Statewide Trauma-Informed Response to Human Trafficking Act. Illinois is one o...
Nov 10, 2025
Illinois State Treasurer Announces $50 Million Loan Program To Help Federal Workers During Shutdown
Springfield, IL-(Mattoon Radio)- Estimated 153,000 Federal Workers in Illinois Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is committing $50 million to fund zero-interest and low-interest loans to unpaid federal workers during the government shutdown. The loans will be issued through participating banks and credit unions...
Nov 05, 2025
