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Fire officials promote free alarm installation during prevention week

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 22, 2024

State and local fire safety officials gathered at the Carbondale Fire Department to emphasize the importance of working smoke alarms and promote a no-cost installation program for Carbondale residents. The initiative aims to reduce residential fire deaths, which claimed 89 lives in Illinois in 2023, mostly in homes without functional smoke detectors.

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Pritzker administration hosts minority health conference focusing on equity

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 21, 2024

The Illinois Minority Health Conference commenced today in Naperville, hosted by Governor JB Pritzker's administration and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The event spans three days and aligns with IDPH's ongoing efforts to implement the Healthy Illinois 2028 State Health Improvement Plan. A central focus of this plan is addressing racism as a public health crisis.

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Pritzker administration opens minority health conference focusing on equity

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 21, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Governor JB Pritzker's administration have commenced the 2024 Minority Health Conference in Naperville.

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Tax deadlines postponed for Illinois storm victims

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 21, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue have announced tax relief measures for individuals and businesses affected by severe weather events in Illinois. These include storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that began on July 13, 2024.

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Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending Aug. 31?

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 20, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Aug. 31 found here.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois as of week ending Oct. 19

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 20, 2024

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois as of week ending Oct. 19.

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North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Oct. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2024

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, Oct. 22

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met Wednesday, Oct. 16

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VA provides 2,128 home loans in Illinois totaling $646.8 million in Q3

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,128 home loans totaling $646.8 million in Illinois during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel, Recalibrate Committee met October 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 19, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel, Recalibrate Committee met Thursday, October 17

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Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 18

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Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Thursday, Sept. 19

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services African American Advisory Council met Oct. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 18, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services African American Advisory Council met Thursday, Oct. 17

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Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board met Oct. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 18, 2024

Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board Thursday, Oct. 17

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Illinois State Board of Elections met Sept. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 18, 2024

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, Sept. 17

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Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 18, 2024

Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board met Wednesday, Oct. 16

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Illinois Department of Human Services Commission on Children of Incarcerated Parents met Oct. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 18, 2024

Illinois Department of Human Services Commission on Children of Incarcerated Parents met Tuesday, Oct. 15

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Illinois sees rise in payroll jobs; unemployment remains stable

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 18, 2024

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reported an increase in nonfarm payrolls by 7,100 jobs for September, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 5.3 percent. This data is based on preliminary figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and was released by IDES.

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First EME-positive tick found in Lake County prompts health advisory

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 18, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported the discovery of a tick in Lake County that tested positive for Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis (EME), marking the first such case in the state. EME is a bacterium transmitted through blacklegged tick bites, potentially causing human ehrlichiosis—a serious disease that requires prompt treatment to avoid complications. The IDPH's Vector Control Program has alerted healthcare providers in Northern Illinois to remain vigilant for signs of ehrlichiosis.

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Illinois sees rise in payroll jobs but stable unemployment rate

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 18, 2024

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported an increase in nonfarm payrolls by 7,100 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate remained stable at 5.3 percent. This data was based on preliminary information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and released by IDES. A revision to August's figures showed an increase from 800 to 6,700 jobs, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 5.3 percent.