Here is the summer newsletter from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Mayor Arlene Jezierny and I wrapped up our annual 2024 Children’s Safety Expo this weekend! Thank you to all the wonderful vendors and community members for attending. We had a…

Yesterday, we paid tribute to the Illinois firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty at the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony in Springfield. May their bravery and…

Thank you to my wonderful staff for visiting each one of our 26 schools in the district today to deliver cookies for Teacher Appreciation Week! We appreciate all the incredible…

Today we stood alongside law enforcement officers from across the state to remember the heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities. At the Illinois Peace Officer…

My prayers are with the Chicago Police Department and the loved ones of Officer Luis Huesca. Our deepest condolences to his family and all who knew him. Off-duty Chicago Police…

State agency dysfunction continues to hurt Illinois residents. Professionals seeking medical licenses in Illinois are STILL facing delays because IDFPR is failing to modernize the licensing process. https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2024-04-18/illinois-medical-license-system-still-plagued-with-delays

April 14-20, 2024! National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week honors public safety telecommunicators for their commitment and dedication. Public safety telecommunicators work around the clock to ensure the safety of our…

Two periodical cicada broods, which haven’t emerged simultaneously in more than 220 years, will rise from the ground as early as this month. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/when-are-the-2024-cicadas-coming-and-how-long-will-the-emergence-last-in-illinois/3406807

Happy National Library Workers Day to all the incredible library staff who work to keep our libraries running. From assisting with research to recommending books, library staff are a valuable…