Ambassadors from the Illinois Lottery will be stationed at participating locations across the city, giving players the chance to win up to four instant tickets by drawing a coin from a pot of gold.
“This is a commonsense solution at a time when we are facing record high gas prices in Illinois,” said Rep. Batinick. “Because the state charges a percentage on the cost of gasoline for sales tax, there is a huge government windfall of money when these prices spike.
Last week, the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced a coordinated release of crude oil from its 31 member countries' strategic reserves, including the U.S., Germany, Canada, South Korea, and Mexico, to help counter the impact of rising crude prices. On Friday, IEA said member states committed to releasing a total of 61.7 million bbl from their strategic reserves to reassure markets roiled by the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
"As an active member of the Congressional Great Lake Task Force who fought hard to secure $1 billion in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Great Lakes restoration efforts, I'm thrilled to see EPA taking immediate action to clean up and build resilience to climate change in communities across the Great Lakes. For Illinoisans, this means safer air and water, a stronger economy, healthier ecosystems, and environmental resilience."
A simple recipe for Peach French Toast using brown sugar, butter, water, peaches, eggs, milk and vanilla that can be prepared in advance and baked in the oven for 45 minutes.
