
Illinois ranks 24 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary
Illinois ranks 24 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $43,515 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).
USDA offers low-interest loans to Illinois producers affected by severe weather
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of low-interest emergency physical loss loans to producers in six Illinois counties.
- The Black Crowes to perform at Illinois State Fair in August
- Culinary historian to discuss pie history at Vandalia Statehouse event
- IDFPR announces February 2025 enforcement actions
- ISRA to launch Pistol 201 course on April 12, 2025
- Trump administration ends liquidation extension for Illinois school funds
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Adult use cannabis February 2025 sales figures show slight downturn from January
State officials released the sales figures for adult use of cannabis for the past months, highlighting the sales activity that occurred in January and February 2025.
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources outlines April events and activities
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has released a schedule of events for April, highlighting activities across the state related to fishing, wildlife, and cultural heritage.
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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry file 107 petitions in Illinois throughout 2024
Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry based in Illinois submitted 107 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Final property assessment multiplier issued for Sangamon County
Sangamon County has been assigned a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, as confirmed by David Harris, the Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).
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Lewis and Clark site to host presentation on North American exploration
The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Springfield is set to host an engaging presentation titled "Prince Maximilian and Karl Bodmer: Touring the Wilderness of North America."
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Illinois Rifle Association supports DOJ in Second Amendment rights investigation
The Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) has expressed readiness to support the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in its federal investigations.
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IDPH highlights month-long public health awareness and events in April
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is set to observe "30 Days of Public Health" for a second year throughout April.
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Dana-Thomas House to host Gatsby fundraiser in April
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will collaborate with the Springfield Area Arts Council (SAAC) to present a literary-themed event titled "An Evening with Gatsby."
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Illinois grants $20 million for non-profit security enhancement program
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) has announced a second round of grant funding for the Illinois Not-for-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP-IL).
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Illinois declares March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility
Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois declared March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility, underscoring the state's commitment to protecting transgender individuals from discrimination.