Analysis: Illinois among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Prairie State Wire shows that Illinois is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.
Illinois State Museum opens 'Here, There' exhibit featuring diverse artworks
The Illinois State Museum is set to unveil its latest exhibition, "Here, There: New Perspectives on the Collection," at the Lockport Gallery on November 7.
Illinois Secretary of State offers voter registration in foreign languages at DMV
Ahead of the Nov. 5 election, signs posted at Cook County DMV offices, courtesy of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' office, alerted driver’s license applicants that voter registration information was available in multiple languages.
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Illinois officials urge residents to check smoke and CO alarms as daylight saving ends
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are urging residents to test, inspect, and replace any broken or expired smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms as daylight saving time ends...
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Illinois State Fair launches holiday sale on passes and gifts
The Illinois State Fair is offering a holiday sale on Mega and Jumbo passes starting Monday, November 4.
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Illinois State Museum in Springfield reopens after temporary closure
The Illinois State Museum in Springfield is set to reopen its main location to the public on Monday, November 4.
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Illinois State Museum hosts family day celebrating Dia de los Muertos
The Illinois State Museum is set to host a Day of the Dead Family Day on Saturday, November 2, at the Illinois Building located on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
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IDFPR launches new online licensing system for professionals
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced the launch of its new online licensing system, the Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment (CORE).
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I-39/US 20 interchange project nears completion in Rockford
IDOT, local officials, and community leaders gathered on October 25 to celebrate the near completion of the $98.8 million reconstruction of the Interstate 39 and U.S. 20 interchange in Rockford.
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Illinois launches new online professional licensing system
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has launched a new online licensing system called the Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment (CORE).
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Jeanne Ives: 'Johnson has $1.3m in his campaign account'
Jeanne Ives has publicly criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for his association with rapper Lil' Durk, urging him to return a $150,000 contribution from the artist.
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Municipal motor fuel tax changes announced for Cook County in January
As permitted under the Municipal Motor Fuel Tax Law, 65 ILCS 5/8-11-2.3, effective January 1, 2025, a municipality in Cook County will either impose a new Municipal Motor Fuel Tax or alter its existing tax rate on motor fuel sales at retail...
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Municipal motor fuel tax rate changes announced for Cook County
As authorized by the Municipal Motor Fuel Tax Law, 65 ILCS 5/8-11-2.3, a municipality in Cook County will implement changes to its Municipal Motor Fuel Tax rate starting January 1, 2025.
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VA provides 1,589 home purchase loans in Illinois in Q3
There were 1,589 VA home purchase loans issued in Illinois in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $496.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
