Illinois Department of Public Health Suggested Work Place Information
Swine Influenza – Recommendations for Work Place Settings
Springfield - April 29, 2009 - Research has shown that one of the most powerful weapons against the spread of respiratory illness, including any strain of influenza, is simply improving hand hygiene. The following steps are recommended to prevent transmission of disease in the work place. Visit www.idph.state.il.us or www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ for additional information. More...
Grace Johnson at Dwight Correctional Center named as the Illinois Department of Corrections 2009 Volunteer of the Year “Volunteers are Worth their Weight in Gold”
SPRINGFIELD - April 14, 2009 – Grace Johnson at Dwight Correctional Center was named the recipient of the 2009 Volunteer of the Year award at a recognition ceremony held today in Springfield. Johnson was among volunteers of the state's 28 adult correctional centers and eight adult transition centers, who were being honored for their outstanding leadership and dedicated efforts in providing positive change in the lives of inmates. More...
Governor Pat Quinn to keep Pontiac Correctional Center open
Cites fiscal responsibility and job security for the nearly 600 employees and their families
SPRINGFIELD – March 12, 2009 - Governor Quinn announced that he will keep Pontiac Correctional Center open. The decision is another step in Governor Quinn’s efforts to ensure greater fiscal responsibility in state government – the prison provides nearly 600 jobs and generates an approximate $54.4 million in revenue for the region. More...
Governor Quinn announces nine southern Illinois counties will receive federal aid for ice storm recovery
IDOC staff and inmate work crews continue to provide cleanup to region
METROPOLIS – March 5, 2009 – Governor Pat Quinn formally announced March 5 at the Metropolis Community Center that President Barack Obama approved the state’s request for federal assistance for nine southern Illinois counties that were damaged by a severe winter storm in January. More...
IDOC SECA ambassadors recognized for their efforts in the 2008 SECA Campaign
IDOC remains highest giving state agency to SECA for eight consecutive years
SPRINGFIELD – Feb. 26, 2009 – State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) ambassadors of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) were recognized for their outstanding efforts in educating employees about the gift of giving to the SECA Campaign at a banquet held Feb. 25 at IDOC general headquarters. IDOC for the eighth consecutive year has been the highest giving agency to SECA. This year, IDOC employees donated more than $290,000. More...
Director Walker, Chief Hansbro address offenders in recognition of Black History Month at Decatur Correctional Center
Springfield – Feb. 6, 2009 – In recognition of Black History Month, IDOC Director Roger E. Walker Jr. and Chief of Community Outreach Shelith Hansbro addressed female offenders at Decatur Correctional Center on Feb. 6. The theme of Walker’s speech focused on the many achievements of African Americans throughout history, both then and now, highlighting on Martin Luther King Jr. and President Barack Obama. More...
Illinois Correctional Employees Memorial Association (ICEMA)
Scholarship Program Application available on ICEMA website
Application deadline is March 15, 2009
SPRINGFIELD – Jan. 20, 2009 - The Illinois Correctional Employees Memorial Association (ICEMA) will be awarding scholarships to members of ICEMA and their children seeking to pursue secondary and higher education during the upcoming academic year. More...
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