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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Day Care Licensing Advisory Council met June 10

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 11, 2025

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Day Care Licensing Advisory Council met 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 10

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Illinois State Board of Education met June 11

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 11, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, June 11.

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Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board met June 11

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 11, 2025

Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board met Wednesday, June 11.

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Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met June 11

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 11, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, June 11.

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met June 11

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 11, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, June 11.

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Illinois State Fair announces 'Adventure Awaits' theme for annual event

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 11, 2025

The Illinois State Fair has announced its theme for the 2025 event as "Adventure Awaits," setting the stage for an exciting lineup of activities.

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Illinois State Fair announces theme and plans for upcoming event

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 11, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State Fair has announced "Adventure Awaits" as the theme for its 2025 event.

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Governor Pritzker awards $1.35 million through Made in Illinois Grant Program

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 11, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker, alongside the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC), has announced the beneficiaries of the 2025 Made in Illinois Grant Program.

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Breakthrough Ideas founder: 'Corporate and academic elites didn't have the courage to get rid of DEI on their own'

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

Jeanne Ives, a former state legislator and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, has commented on the recent termination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

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Jason "Jay" Palka, 44, of Manteno, Passes Away

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

Jason Jay Palka passed away on June 8. Below is the obituary.

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Nancy S. Lyne, 90, Remembered for Love of Family, Faith, and Laughter

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

Nancy Lyne passed away on June 8. Below is the obituary.

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Raymond Monzel, 74, of Hodgkins, Illinois, Remembered in Funeral Service

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

Raymond Monzel passed away on June 8. Below is the obituary.

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Wynnette "Pam" Berger, 73, of Beecher, IL, Passes Away

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

Wynnette P. Berger passed away on June 8. Below is the obituary.

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Arline C. Butt "Chris," 80, of Romeoville, Passes Away at StoryPoint

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

Arline "Chris" C. Butt passed away on June 8. Below is the obituary.

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John Andrew Hamilton, "Drew," 77, Passes Away Peacefully in Hinsdale

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

John "Drew" Andrew Hamilton passed away on June 8. Below is the obituary.

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Erna M. Friedl, nee Weber, 88, Remembered for Warmth and Kindness

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

Erna M. Friedl passed away on June 8. Below is the obituary.

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Illinois expands online licensing system with new professional categories

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has expanded its new online licensing system, CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment), to include 21 additional professions.

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Kids' fishing derby set for June at Weldon Springs State Park

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

Weldon Springs State Park in DeWitt County will host a kids' fishing derby on Saturday, June 14, as part of Illinois free fishing days.

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NFIB reports rise in small business optimism amid ongoing tax concerns

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index showed a notable increase in May, rising by three points to 98.8, slightly surpassing the 51-year average of 98.

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Illinois partners with top hospitals for pathogen treatment centers

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 10, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker has announced a collaboration between the State of Illinois and two major Chicago hospitals, Rush University Medical Center and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.