Don’t forget to spring forward! Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend, so remember to set your clocks ahead one hour and enjoy a little extra evening sunlight. Use the time change as a reminder to refresh your routine and get ready for longer, brighter days ahead.

Congratulations to Cynthia Johnson, IL Office of Communication and Information Deputy Director, on being recognized as National Association of State Chief Administrators 20 Under 40 Award recipient. This national honor celebrates Cynthia’s leadership in shaping communication across state government

CMS is spotlighting Naomi “Nomi” Leilani Salcedo, Statewide Manager for Asian American D&!. For Nomi, Pride is both a celebration and a call to action. It reminds us that inclusion means showing up and working toward a future where everyone can live authentically and safely.

Today, CMS recognizes World Quantum Day, a global celebration of the science behind quantum mechanics and the innovations it inspires. From cybersecurity to medical research, breakthroughs in Quantum Mechanics are shaping the future of how we live and work.

A career with the State of Illinois includes benefits for what matters most! All State of IL employees are eligible for 12 weeks of parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents. The State also provides daycare options to support working parents. https://mybenefits.illinois.gov

Here’s a behind the scenes look at the making of our latest “Generations of Service” spotlight. Team CMS had the pleasure of getting to know the Prado family. They have two generations proudly serving the State of Illinois. Watch the latest video: https://youtu.be/3vtWb3KERBg?si=j8iwXYtBGGILX654

CMS celebrated Pi Day the sweetest way possible with a pie party! 🥧 Staff stopped by to grab a slice, snap a photo, and enjoy a quick break with colleagues while celebrating everyone’s favorite mathematical constant, π (3.14).

Congratulations to Jomy Jacob, North Loop Facilities Manager, on being recognized by National Association of State Chief Administrators as a recipient of the 20 Under 40 Award. This national recognition highlights Jomy’s leadership and dedication to keeping state facilities running efficiently.

⚾️ Play ball! The MLB season is officially underway, and CMS is celebrating the return of America’s favorite pastime. Last year, CMS Director Raven A. DeVaughn even had the honor of throwing the first pitch at a @chgo-whitesox.bsky.social game to promote #WorkForIL.

🌎 Happy Earth Day! Today, we celebrate our planet and the steps we can all take to protect it. From conserving energy to reducing waste, every action counts in keeping Illinois green and sustainable for generations to come.

Nature is beautiful and precious! Take a moment to slow down and notice the small things. Wishlist “Hawthorn” on Steam to nest in your own woodland home. Link in comments. #houseandhome #cozygamer #naturelover #birdphoto #spring

Nakon početka suđenja protiv policije zbog narušavanja autonomije univerziteta, jedna od tužiteljki u ovom postupku, profesorka Jelena Kleut je izjavila da je nepovredivost akademskog prostora preduslov autonomije, a da toga nema dok policija naoružana boravi na fakultetima.

Image created on the #Davinci app Video created on the #dreamface app #aiart #aiartcommunity #aiartwork #aiartist #Caturday

How many failures/lessons have we gone through? Too many to count. Just remember, there are as many ways to farm and to garden as there are Growers. Find what works for you. Thank you for supporting small businesses; your choices matter. BTW, Epstein. #farmlife #familyfarm #garden

Pop music lost one of its great hitmakers with the passing of Neil Sedaka, whose songs — including “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” — defined generations. Visit https://legcy.co/3NpegnK to read his obituary and sign the guest book. #legacyremembers #theirlegacy #neilsedaka

Entspannungsfahrt durch die Felder bei schönem Wetter. Par Wolken unterbrechen den blauen Himmel

#VisibilityBrigade #alaska #democracy #epsteinfiles #PeacefulProtest @maddow.bsky.social #saveact #rights @visibilitybrigade.bsky.social @rosaliewong.bsky.social @jesscraven101.bsky.social @emmatk.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social #epstein #ice #ak #impeach #war #wages #money

Wait... Did Republicans just stop the Dems from speaking because we stood up for your teachers and kids?!? Not really the best way to kick off #TeacherAppreciationWeek.

This is the only news I want to be concerned with from now on.

Será la vecina de los dos nenes y 5 gatos del barrio... Criatura.

In a special edition of VGC: The Video Game Podcast, @jennynicholson.bsky.social chats to @jordanmiddler.bsky.social about her favorite Pokemon toys, her Pokemon grails, and how she discovered the series. Out now: youtu.be/hPMlHZatzRY

Good morning all you amazing critters and welcome to a terrific Tuesday, make it an awesome day.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING PUPPY GIRL 🐶🏳️‍⚧️📕 Keep reading this thread below for a sample from the prologue 🧵

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I joined Sen. Susan Rubio — a fearless advocate for survivors — to shine a light on an issue that affects far too many families across CA. Nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in the U.S. experience domestic violence.

“I Think I Need to Step Out” RFK Jr Walks Out Mid-Hearing Exchange

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Another original for resistance. #music #resist #Trump #Democracy #conspiracytheories #QAnon

⚡Forward Deployed Engineer| InteractiveAI | Hybrid (Madrid)| €70-90K🧠 Está construyendo la plataforma que permitirá a las empresas diseñar, desplegar y operar sus propios agentes de inteligencia artificial👇 https://www.getmanfred.com/ofertas-empleo/8322/interactiveai-forward-deployed-engineer-abr26

Ich durfte heute das zweite mal in meinem Leben einen Schwarzspecht beobachten. So tolle Tiere! 😍

Remember they have camps ready for us and have given the kill order. So every American needs to fight back and throw hands. They do not see us as human so you don't treat them like humans either. Us or the 1% choose wisely.

Today I recognised the Sunraysia Softball Association in Parliament — honouring Peter Wade’s legacy and congratulating Megan Hammond on Life Membership. Volunteers keep regional communities strong.

So, Lindsey Graham loves the direction we're in & Trump is his favorite Prez, because "We're killing the right people" and we're using more bombs than WWII AND people cheered No, this is not AI. This is America under #MAGA leadership BTW many of them are pleading with folks to vote for Cuomo

Your barber might notice something you can’t ✂️ Following our recent launch of “The Life Saving Haircut: How Barbers Can Help Save Lives” campaign, we’re encouraging everyone to pay closer attention to the scalp, neck and ears, areas where melanoma can easily go unnoticed. (1/6)

"... people did wear PPE, or sporadically …" Therein lies another problem ... ≥FFP2 respirators only work when they are being worn ... all bets are off if they are not. I'm disinclined to bet on not wearing one ... they really are not difficult ... just waste 1:19 and see ... it may save your life

Last Sunday afternoon, The Singing Resistance turned a trip to Home Depot into a chorus of courage. Voices rose between the aisles with songs of freedom, dignity, and the belief that community matters, reminding anyone within earshot that protest can be peaceful, creative, and rooted in hope.

What can we learn from past energy crises for today’s energy challenges? Last time we spent about £40bn on energy bill support - but we didn't fix our reliance on fossil fuels. Nesta CEO Ravi Gurumurthy breaks down how to move beyond bailouts to accelerate to a secure, affordable energy system ⤵️

It’s game day! #goRU #chop #rutgersfootball #Rutgers #collegefootball

Saturn's Unique Hexagon in Full View Views from Cassini of the unique six-sided jet stream around Saturn's north pole known as "the hexagon''. NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSI/Hampton University More www.jpl.nasa.gov/videos/satur... www.nasa.gov/image-articl... science.nasa.gov/mission/cass...

Dos veces al año sucede un fenómeno solar tropical localizado exclusivamente en Hawái. Y pasa cuando el Sol alcanza su cenit al mediodía solar y los objetos verticales no proyectan sombra. Es el fenómeno conocido como "Lāhainā noon"

“CHURCH” LIVE ON @mixcloud www.mixcloud.com/djevildee 🔗 IN MY BIO !!!

Thin crispy crepe with Nutella, bananas, strawberries, blueberries and crunchy cornflakes, topped with ice cream and whipped cream. Get this at the Tia Crepe (티아 크레페) stall at the Bupyeong Market in Incheon, South Korea. Prices for crepes generally range from US$2.50 to $3.30 each. #streetfood

Iran is retaliating after they bombed Bandar Abbas. Tnis is one of US missiles that was shutdown by Iran:

9 Polyhedral Resin Sets of Dice DnD Quintessence Ember #dice #ttrpg #dnd #diceset #dnddice

'Al‑Jazeera correspondent Ghazi Al‑Aloul reported that the targeted apartment was struck by three missiles, describing the aftermath as a “massacre,” with most injuries listed as critical.'

Inca sits on anyone with a fluffy tail for warmth and comfort. Our snowdrops are getting a battering from dogs at play which doesn’t help displays for this weekend’s garden tours.

“This is the best feeling in the world." 🥹 The longest-tenured Spur, Keldon Johnson (11 PTS, 4-8 FGM) sounds off on the GAME 7 win in OKC! Spurs will play for their sixth NBA title starting next Wednesday at 8:30pm/et on ABC!

He’s a good guy. 😎 (customs again, plz don’t behave this way in standard, unless warranted 😉) #deadbydaylight #deadbydaylightgameplay #deadbydaylightmoments #gaming #dbd

Making good trouble at the anti ICE protest in Austin. #notonemore

Destiny “Ky’She” Lunan is NC State’s Architect of Tempo 🏀 From Arizona Gatorade POY to ACC freshman disrupter, Ky’She’s defense, pace, and IQ are already changing the Wolfpack. Full breakdown on Cess Talks Sports: youtu.be/cBjLg3CciP8 #KySheLunan #NCState #NCAAW #WomensBasketball #CessTalksSports

Author: 🏳️‍🌈 Aubrey 🍉 Handle: gingerpeach94 she does not like boys #shedoesnotlikeboys #nolikeboys #girls #meme #tiktok #archive

Captain Thunderbolt, was an Australian bushranger active during the 1860s. He became known for mail coach and inn robberies across New South Wales, often aided by his partner Mary Ann Bugg #CaptainThunderbolt #AustralianHistory #BushrangerEra #ColonialAustralia #MaryAnnBugg

@madfingergames.bsky.social is looking for a Producer! - tinyurl.com/9fewwnmz Coordinate teams, manage development flow, and help deliver high-quality shooter experiences in an onsite role! #gamedev #indiedev #hiring #jobs #gamecareers #gamesjobs

Tuned in for Monique Ngock in Reims 2-1 loss to Dijon at the weekend. 20 year old midfielder. Her first touch is excellent. Aware of what's around, opens it up for herself, knows when to retain and when to progress.

The words you use in your head might actually be trapping you in a stress loop. 🗣️ Learn the clinical science behind how absolutist language amplifies anxiety and how a simple technique called "affect labeling" can instantly quiet an overactive brain. Check the guide! 👇 (link in the comments below)

NEW LOOK ✂️✨👜 Got my hair cut and chose a whole new outfit vibe 💛 #PixelArt #ドット絵 #픽셀아트 #Pixquare

Jolt Emerson 🔋

My reaction to Rayman Legends Retold #Rayman #Ubisoft

#iran #kuwait #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/czaymtns

Have you ever thought that 3D printing could be the solution to your problems? Read all about Kirstin’s problem solving in her latest blog post. bit.ly/4tr8vEX

Meg did what needed to be done on this track. “A YN can't do shit for me, I need that old money, AARP”