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Gail Byers, nee Bray, Dies at Home Surrounded by Family

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 15, 2025

Gail Byers passed away on April 13. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met April 15

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 15, 2025

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

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

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 15, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, April 15

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Illinois small businesses at risk if tax deduction expires, NFIB reports

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 15, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has issued a new report regarding the potential implications for small businesses in Illinois if the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction is not made permanent.

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Illinois develops guideline for firefighter safety in collaboration with various agencies

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 15, 2025

The Illinois Department of Labor's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA) has collaborated with the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, Illinois Fire Service Institute, Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, and Mutual Aid Box...

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Illinois sees 3 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 14, 2025

In 2024, three H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in Illinois, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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James V. Creen Sr., 91, Remembered as a Loving Father and Respected Attorney

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 14, 2025

James V. Creen passed away on April 12. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois house fails to advance "Right to Sit" bill

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 14, 2025

Legislation aimed at granting workers in Illinois the right to sit during their work hours has stalled in the state legislature.

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Illinois House moves to widen prevailing-wage requirements to more projects

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 14, 2025

The Illinois House recently passed legislation to broaden the scope of the state's prevailing-wage requirements to encompass a wider array of projects.

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Illinois updates school vaccination data for the 2024-25 academic year

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 14, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has updated its Illinois School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard, now featuring data from the 2024-25 school year.

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Illinois updates school vaccination dashboard with new data for 2024-25 school year

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 14, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has updated its Illinois School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard to include the latest data from the 2024-25 school year.

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Northwest Region will meet April 15

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 13, 2025

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Northwest Region will meet at 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 15

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Illinois State Board of Education met March 12

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 13, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, March 12

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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Medicaid Advisory Committee Autism Working Group will meet April 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 13, 2025

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Medicaid Advisory Committee Autism Working Group will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, April 14

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Richard S. Jakush, 83, Remembered for His Love of Family and the Chicago White Sox

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 13, 2025

Richard S. Jakush passed away on April 11. Below is the obituary.

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Robert C. Krankvich, 43, Marine Corps Veteran, Remembered for His Radiant Spirit

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 13, 2025

Robert C. Krankvich passed away on April 11. Below is the obituary.

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Patrick S. Everly, 67, Remembered as Devoted Husband and Father

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 13, 2025

Patrick S. Everly passed away on April 11. Below is the obituary.

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Lisa M. Hackett, 58, Remembered for Dedication to Teaching and Love for Family

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 12, 2025

Lisa M. Hackett passed away on April 10. Below is the obituary.

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Altamont Grade School introduces bottled water as lunch beverage option

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 12, 2025

Altamont Grade School has announced a change to its lunch program, allowing students an additional choice for their midday beverage.

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Illinois Christian Home Educators’ Smith on Homeschool Act: ‘I still remain cautiously optimistic’

By Prairie State Wire reports | Apr 11, 2025

A controversial bill that homeschool advocates say threatens parental rights and educational freedom has been delayed, at least temporarily, as lawmakers prepare to leave Springfield for spring break.