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| | 81: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 August 15 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Wall will give fair-goers an opportunity to etch their names into the history of the Illinois State Fairgrounds | | | | Date Created: | 08 15 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 914**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000037529 Original UID: 18443 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 82: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 August 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Governor Pat Quinn proved to be a good arm twister at Tuesday evenings Sale of Champion Illinois State Fair livestock and commodities. | | | | Date Created: | 08 16 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 926**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000037535 Original UID: 18449 FIRST WORD: Sale | |
| 83: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 August 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Fairgoers have a chance to etch their names into the Illinois State Fairgrounds and become a permanent part of the fairs history. During a ground breaking ceremony today, the fair announced plans to construct a Recognition Wall that will honor those who have made the fair a premiere agricultural event. | | | | Date Created: | 08 16 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 924**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000037536 Original UID: 18450 FIRST WORD: Recognition | |
| 84: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 August 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The world of harness horse racing is ready to add a new breeder to its ranks. The newcomers to standard bred horse breeding are none other than the students of the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences. Through the efforts of Dennis Pietranduono and Scott Nelson, this high school will begin raising standard bred horses on their 48-acre farm outside of Chicago. | | | | Date Created: | 08 17 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 941**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000037541 Original UID: 18456 FIRST WORD: Chicago | |
| 85: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 August 18 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Fair-goers have the opportunity to discover some State Fair history as they enjoy this years Illinois State Fair. The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation hopes to educate fair-goers about the history of the buildings and traditions of State Fairs past, through a walking tour. The foundation is a volunteer organization that works to preserve and promote awareness about the Illinois State Fair history. | | | | Date Created: | 08 18 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 949**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000037595 Original UID: 18509 FIRST WORD: Walk | |
| 86: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 August 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Tucked back in Happy Hollow underneath the shade is a hidden gem of the Illinois State Fair. Watershed Park is in its eleventh year at the Illinois State Fair and its a fun interactive learning area for kids and adults alike. Watershed Park was designed as an area where the public can learn more about how to protect Illinois water, sustainability and how to incorporate green living into everyday life. | | | | Date Created: | 08 19 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 954**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000037610 Original UID: 18527 FIRST WORD: Watershed | |
| 87: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 August 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois State Fair and the Illinois Association of Park Districts created a new, friendly competition called the Park Pentathlon held this morning on Conservation Day at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. | | | | Date Created: | 08 20 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 955**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000037619 Original UID: 18537 FIRST WORD: Park | |
| 88: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 August 30 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | A new law signed this week by Governor Pat Quinn allows Illinois landowners or lessees the option of using purple paint markings on trees or posts on their property as a no trespassing notice. The Purple Paint Law is designed as an alternative which Illinois landowners can use to protect their property from trespassing. | | | | Date Created: | 08 30 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 997**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000037775 Original UID: 18710 FIRST WORD: New | |
| 89: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 September 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | A destructive pest that feasts on ash trees has been confirmed in two new Illinois counties. The emerald ash borer (EAB) recently was discovered just north of Salem in Marion County and at the Green Creek Rest Area on Interstate 57 in Effingham County. The beetle now has been confirmed in 20 counties in Illinois, with the latest detections being the first time the insect has been located in southern Illinois. | | | | Date Created: | 09 16 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1062**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000037951 Original UID: 18932 FIRST WORD: Tree | |
| 90: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 October 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois Receives Nearly $650,000 to Enhance Specialty Crops. | | | | Date Created: | 10 06 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1126**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000038256 Original UID: 19083 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 91: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 September 23 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Members of an agricultural mission from Taiwan will sign letters of intent Tuesday, Sept. 27 to purchase Illinois corn and soybeans. | | | | Date Created: | 09 23 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1098**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000038351 Original UID: 19023 FIRST WORD: Taiwan | |
| 92: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 October 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Homeowners, tree care professionals and government officials in Effingham and Marion counties may be interested in participating in an EAB Management Seminar Nov. 1 now that the destructive emerald ash borer beetle has been detected in their area. The seminar, hosted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and the University of Illinois Extension, will take place at the University of Illinois Extension office in Effingham at 1209 Wenthe Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | | | | Date Created: | 10 19 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1172**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000038396 Original UID: 19141 FIRST WORD: EAB | |
| 93: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 November 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Workshops have been scheduled to provide Illinois livestock producers the manure management training they need to meet the requirements of the states Livestock Management Facilities Act. The Certified Livestock Manager Training workshops will be held in 12 locations throughout the state beginning Dec. 7, 2011. | | | | Date Created: | 11 09 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1256**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000039103 Original UID: 19770 FIRST WORD: Certified | |
| 94: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 November 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has added all of 14 counties and part of two others to its emerald ash borer (EAB) quarantine. The expansion became necessary after the tree-killing beetle was detected this summer in four new counties. Traps placed throughout the state to track the spread of the beetle captured its presence in DeWitt, Marion and Stark counties. Alert IDOA staff spotted the fourth infestation, in Effingham County, while traveling to Marion County to investigate the discovery there. | | | | Date Created: | 11 10 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1260**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000039228 Original UID: 19809 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 95: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 October 31 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Agriculture is holding a dinner and awards ceremony tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1st at 6pm to thank the vendors, participants and sponsors of the Illinois Products Farmers Market (IPFM) and the Illinois State Fairgrounds Community Garden. The Harvest Party will be held in the Artisans Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds to celebrate a banner year. | | | | Date Created: | 10 31 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1219**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000039244 Original UID: 19847 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 96: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 October 31 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Department of Agriculture along with the University of Illinois Extension is hosting an EAB Management Seminar on December 8 in Wyoming, IL. Homeowners, tree care professionals and municipality officials are encouraged to participate in light of the recent confirmation of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in Stark County. | | | | Date Created: | 10 31 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1218**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000039262 Original UID: 19839 FIRST WORD: EAB | |
| 97: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 December 5 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | If you are searching for the perfect gift for your favorite thrill-seeker this holiday season, look no further. The Illinois Department of Agriculture is offering the 2012 Illinois State Fair Mega Pass at a reduced rate of $50, a $15 savings, through Wednesday, Dec. 21. | | | | Date Created: | 12 05 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1363**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000039628 Original UID: 20181 FIRST WORD: 2012 | |
| 98: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 December 12 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | In an effort to increase awareness about Illinois food products and businesses this holiday season, the Illinois Department of Agriculture will hold its first ever 12 Days of Christmas Contest from Dec. 14 - 25. A winner will be selected randomly each day from the Department of Agricultures Facebook and Twitter fans. Winners will receive an Illinois product and an assortment of cooking supplies donated by the American Egg Board. | | | | Date Created: | 12 12 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1382**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000039650 Original UID: 20223 FIRST WORD: 12 | |
| 99: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 December 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | An Illinois Department of Agriculture marketing representative has been awarded the agencys top individual honor. Kim Hamilton, who helps Illinois companies gain access to foreign markets and increase export sales, was presented the Directors Achievement Award today at the departments 33rd annual Employee Luncheon and Awards Ceremony. | | | | Date Created: | 12 13 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1390**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000039706 Original UID: 20228 FIRST WORD: State | |
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