3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (162+ words) For Immediate Release – September 10, 2026 Illinois Expands Access for Medical Cannabis Patients and Dispensaries Under the new law, an adult-use dispensary with an active license in good standing may apply for a medi-cal cannabis dispensary license. Once approved by IDFPR, the…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (428+ words) For Immediate Release – September 8, 2026 IDNR to accept bids for 2027-2031 agriculture leases SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept sealed bids this fall for about 40 agricultural lease contracts for crop years 2027-2031. IDNR utilizes agricultural leases as a tool…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (492+ words) For Immediate Release – September 8, 2026 The adopted enhancements will strengthen problem gambling protections and include a commitment to integrate video gaming into the IGB’s Self-Exclusion Program The SEP was among the first voluntary exclusion programs in the United States when the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (215+ words) MyRadioLink.com KISS Destroys Anaheim ’76 Lands at No. 8 on Top Album Sales Chart KISS has returned to the Top Album Sales top 10 with KISS Destroys Anaheim ’76, an archival live release documenting one of the band’s major early concerts. New chart…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (607+ words) MyRadioLink.com Mattoon Data Center Moratorium: Unanimous Vote Pauses Projects For A Year Mattoon City Council has enacted a one-year moratorium on large-scale data center developments, joining a growing list of local communities that are hitting the pause button on…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (173+ words) For Immediate Release – August 31, 2026 The United States Department of Labor recently awarded Lake Land College Apprenticeship Coordinator Lesa Allsop a Journeyworker Certificate, recognizing her vast industry knowledge and hands-on experience as an apprenticeship coordinator. “This achievement represents a year of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (300+ words) Surgeons perform robotic surgery locally using the da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical system at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – HSHS Medical Group is pleased to welcome two new general surgeons to the Effingham area: Wendy Z. Lim, MD, and Sarah…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (440+ words) For Immediate Release – August 31, 2026 Illinois Joins States to Urge EEOC to Preserve Workforce Demographic Reporting Eight civil rights agencies warn eliminating longstanding EEO data collection could weaken enforcement, reduce transparency, and create new burdens for employers CHICAGO —The Illinois Department…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (248+ words) Partnership brings Rural King’s signature hospitality and family-friendly experiences to Sept. 19 festival in Patoka, Illinois Festival Celebrates Baldridge’s New Album, “FARM FAITH FAMILY,” Out Sept. 18 MATTOON, Ill. — Aug. 31, 2026 — Rural King, a family-owned retailer dedicated to the rural lifestyle, is teaming…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (217+ words) For Immediate Release – August 27, 2026 Illinois Clean Ports Program: Local Community Engagement Continues to Improve Sustainability and Resilience in Near Port Communities Springfield, IL – Illinois EPA Director James Jennings is pleased to announce the Illinois Clean Ports Program’s next round of…...