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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Feb. 25

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 17, 2024

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Feb. 25.

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Electronic Payments Coalition Chair: Durbin ‘weaponizing the federal government’ as retribution for opposition to credit card regulations

By Prairie State Wire News Service | Apr 15, 2024

Richard Hunt, executive chairman of the Electronic Payment Coalition (EPC), said yesterday that U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) has requested a federal hearing on airline credit card and rewards programs as “retribution” for the airline industry’s opposition to Durbin’s proposed credit card regulations.

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Discussion on Gun Rights with Richard Pearson: A Conversation with Andy

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 15, 2024

Andy from ASO Magazine recently sat down with Richard Pearson from the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) for an update on ISRA activities. Pearson expressed his frustration with the negative portrayal of gun owners, stating, “Ninety-eight percent of the people in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It’s the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them.”Regarding the opposition to gun rights, Pearson remarked, “The people who work against your gun rights are basically saying to you, ‘The right of the criminal to...

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Who contributed the most in Illinois during week ending Feb. 24?

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 14, 2024

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Feb. 24 found here.

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Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Child & Adolescent Subcommittee met April 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 14, 2024

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Child & Adolescent Subcommittee met 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11.

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Illinois State Board of Education met March 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, March 13

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Illinois State Board of Education, Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force met March 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Teacher Performance Assessment Task Force met Monday, March 11

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Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met April 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, April 11

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Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met April 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, April 11

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met April 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Friday, April 12

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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drugs and Therapeutics Advisory Board met April 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drugs and Therapeutics Advisory Board met Thursday, April 11

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Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability met April 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability met Tuesday, April 9

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met April 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission met Friday, April 12

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met April 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Thursday, April 11

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met April 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Wednesday, April 10

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority - Northwest Region will meet April 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2024

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority - Northwest Region will meet at 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 16

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OPINION: The Justin Beaton Case and the Importance of Accurate News Reporting

By Lucy K. Ponce, JBCHP Staff | Apr 12, 2024

In a world overwhelmed by information, news plays a vital role in shaping public opinion and influencing society. The Justin Beaton teacher case is a glaring example of how accurate news reporting can have significant implications for individuals and the broader justice system.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Feb. 18

By Prairie State Wire | Apr 10, 2024

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Feb. 18.

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Illinois property tax woes continue: ATTOM says Illinoisans pay nation’s highest rate

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner, Wirepoints | Apr 10, 2024

Another tax study, another loss for Illinois taxpayers.

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Chicago’s crime numbers must have DNC organizers sweating

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner, Wirepoints | Apr 10, 2024

The Democratic National Convention is coming to Chicago in August and its organizers are likely sweating over the potential mess it might become. Not because of the pro-Palestinian protests that are likely to occur, but because of Chicago’s unabated crime.