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IPRA executive director talked about the importance of unplugging and tips on how to do so on the Lisa Dent Show on WGN Radio.

IPRA executive director talked about the importance of unplugging and tips on how to do so on the Lisa Dent Show on WGN Radio.

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State Representative Charlie Meier, who declared July 13 Unplug Illinois Day, is here to remind you to go visit your local Park Districts to engage in a fun outdoor activity!

State Representative Charlie Meier, who declared July 13 Unplug Illinois Day, is here to remind you to go visit your local Park Districts to engage in a fun outdoor activity!

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Unplug Illinois Day takes place Saturday, July 13 with activities across state of Illinois

Unplug Illinois Day takes place Saturday, July 13 with activities across state of Illinois

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NBC 5 provides a window into how unplugging can help physical, mental and emotional health of all ages

NBC 5 provides a window into how unplugging can help physical, mental and emotional health of all ages

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Listen to Learn More

In 2024, listeners could tune in to the following stations to hear the Public Service Announcement and learn more about Unplug Illinois Day.

WBBM-780 AM – Chicago
WXRT – 93.1 FM – Chicago
WSCR The Score 670 AM
104.3 JAMS – Chicago
US 99.5FM – Chicago

Listen to the radio PSAs here:

Unplug Illinois PSA 1

Unplug Illinois PSA 2

Northwest Herald: Local agencies offer outdoor activities during Phase 3

Chicago Patch: Five Ways to Unplug From Technology and Be Healthy

Daily Herald: Five ways to unplug from technology and be healthy

The Daily Herald: Celebrate Park and Recreation Month by participating in Unplug Illinois Day!

WCGO Radio: July 11 is Unplug Illinois Day

Online PR Media: Illinois Park and Recreation Association Rolls Out Unplug Illinois Day on July 11, 2020

WCGO: The Mike Nowak Show interview with Debbie Trueblood

KWQC: Illinois Celebrates Unplug Illinois Day