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Illinois Liquor Control Commission met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2024

Illinois Liquor Control Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 16

Illinois State Board of Elections met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2024

Illinois State Board of Elections met Wednesday, Oct. 16

Illinois seeks sign language interpreter for mental health center

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 17, 2024

The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health (IDHS/DMH) is currently looking to hire a Human Services Sign Language Interpreter. The position is based at the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves interpreting for civil and forensic psychiatric inpatient consumers who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Deaf-Blind.

Stink bugs move indoors as temperatures drop

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 17, 2024

Falling temperatures bring the usual signs of autumn, but they also herald the arrival of stink bugs. These pests, officially known as brown marmorated stink bugs, are native to China and have been in the United States since the late 1990s. They pose a threat to various plants, from residential landscaping to agricultural crops like soybeans, apples, and pears.

Illinois receives $60.4 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 186 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Illinois during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Illinois experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Illinois experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

Jeanne Ives:'Does Martha Raddatz want to comment?'

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 16, 2024

In an October 15 post on X, Jeanne Ives challenged ABC News host Martha Raddatz by quoting an article that said, "Yes, gangs did take control of our apartment complexes in Aurora, Colorado, and the government did nothing."

Illinois State Board of Education met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 16

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Oct. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Tuesday, Oct. 15

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Oct. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 15

State releases cannabis sales figures for September 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 16, 2024

The state has released the adult-use cannabis sales figures for September 2024. The report shows that a total of 3,999,904 items were sold during the month. In-state residents accounted for $106,079,925.08 in sales, while out-of-state residents contributed $30,428,941.70. This brings the total sales for September to $136,508,866.78.

Pritzker suspends fuel tax requirements for hurricane relief efforts

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 16, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), has announced a temporary suspension of certain tax requirements for vehicles involved in disaster relief. The decision affects the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) registration and motor fuel use tax (MFUT) single trip permitting. This measure is aimed at supporting interstate disaster relief efforts following Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

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Illinois Liquor Control Commission met Oct. 16

Illinois State Board of Elections met Oct. 16

Illinois seeks sign language interpreter for mental health center

Stink bugs move indoors as temperatures drop

Illinois receives $60.4 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

Illinois experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

Jeanne Ives:'Does Martha Raddatz want to comment?'

Illinois State Board of Education met Oct. 16

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Chicago Region met Oct. 15

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Oct. 15

State releases cannabis sales figures for September 2024

Pritzker suspends fuel tax requirements for hurricane relief efforts

Illinois universities charging more in 2022-23 school year

Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee Elevating Educators Subcommittee met Oct. 15

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Oct. 15

Illinois State Board of Education, Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force met October 15

Higher property tax revenue in Illinois during Q2

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Oct. 9

Illinois State Board of Education Professional Review Panel Recalibrate Committee will meet Oct. 17

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