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1. Article number 1 - Emergency Management Officials, National Weather Service Encourage Winter Preparedness
2. Article number 2 - Illinois Department of Insurance Announces Start of Open Enrollment
3. Article number 3 - Illinois Department of Insurance Receives $1.3M Federal Grant
4. Article number 4 - Holiday Mega Pass Sales Begin November 1
5. Article number 5 - Online Voting Begins for 2017 Illinois Tollway Map Cover Art Contest

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  Emergency Management Officials, National Weather Service Encourage Winter Preparedness

  SPRINGFIELD, IL – According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Illinois hasn’t had a winter without at least one winter storm in the past century. To help people prepare for potentially dangerous snow, cold and ice this winter, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, the NWS and local emergency management agencies will highlight winter weather preparedness throughout November..​​

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  Illinois Department of Insurance Announces Start of Open Enrollment

  CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Insurance today announced that Qualified Health Programs are now available to Illinois residents at Get Covered Illinois and Healthcare.gov. Due to the significant changes to the plans and prices from plan year 2016, DOI is encouraging all Illinois residents to take their time and compare plans.​

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  Illinois Department of Insurance Receives $1.3M Federal Grant

  CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) received a $1.3M federal grant that will be used to enhance consumer and healthcare provider outreach with a particular focus on parity in mental health & substance use disorder benefits and preventative health services. Additionally, this grant will provide more resources for DOI health plan oversight and data analysis.​​​​​

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  Holiday Mega Pass Sales Begin November 1

  SPRINGFIELD IL – The countdown to the 2017 Illinois State Fair begins November 1. Fair officials announced today that as part of its holiday promotional campaign, the fair will be offering a 2017 Mega Pass at a reduced price of $60 until the first of the year. This holiday sale includes a free Illinois State Fair lanyard with your Mega Pass purchase. This special holiday sale begins November 1.

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  Online Voting Begins for 2017 Illinois Tollway Map Cover Art Contest

  DOWNERS GROVE, IL – October 28, through Friday, November 4, the public can go online and vote for their favorite entry in the 2017 Illinois Tollway Map Cover Art Contest sponsored by the Illinois Tollway, Blick Art Materials and MB Real Estate Services Inc. The top 10 semifinalist entries in the student art contest can be viewed on the Tollway’s website and will be displayed at Illinois Tollway oases.​