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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Jan. 14

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Jan. 14

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Jan. 14

Medicaid Advisory Committee, N.B. Stakeholder Subcommittee met Feb. 24

Medicaid Advisory Committee, N.B. Stakeholder Subcommittee met Monday, Feb. 24

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Feb. 18

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Tuesday, Feb. 18

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry file 63 petitions in Illinois throughout 2024

Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry based in Illinois submitted 63 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Kristine Lopez Dies at 72; Memorial Service to Be Held

Kristine Lopez passed away on Feb. 22. Below is the obituary.

Illinois iLottery player wins $1M Powerball prize

An Illinois iLottery player has won $1 million after matching all five numbers in Saturday's Powerball drawing.

ISRA opens board of directors application process for 2025

The International Security Research Association (ISRA) has announced that applications for its Board of Directors are now open.

Illinois DOGE Profile: Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

By LGIS News Service | Feb 22, 2025

Last week, the IHCC made headlines when it promised "operational support" and "free legal and financial resources" for Chicago-area business owners who were also illegal aliens.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met Feb. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 21, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council met Friday, Feb. 21

Illinois State Board of Education met Feb. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 21, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Thursday, Feb. 20

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met Feb. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 21, 2025

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met Friday, Feb. 21

William C. Griffith, 84, from Wilmington, Dies in New Lenox

William C. Griffith passed away on Feb. 19. Below is the obituary.

Patricia Ann Wise, 80, of Wilmington, Dies Following Surgery in Florida

Patricia Ann Wise passed away on Feb. 19. Below is the obituary.

Illinois seeks instructors for urban fishing program's 2025 summer clinics

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is currently seeking instructors for its 2025 summer fishing clinics as part of the Urban Fishing Program.

NFIB warns Illinois lawmakers about potential rise in small business insurance costs

NFIB Illinois has addressed a letter to the Illinois House and Senate Insurance Committees, expressing concerns over proposed policy changes that may lead to increased health insurance costs for small businesses.

NFIB Illinois urges lawmakers for more transparency in PBM pricing

NFIB Illinois has submitted a written testimony to the Illinois House Health Care Availability Committee, advocating for increased transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) pricing.

NFIB urges Illinois lawmakers to raise state estate-tax exemption

NFIB Illinois has submitted written testimony to the Illinois House Revenue & Finance Committee, advocating for death-tax relief aimed at family-owned businesses.

Illinois seeks campground hosts for 2025 season across multiple counties