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Recent News About Illinois Department of Transportation
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Unemployment falls while job numbers rise across most Illinois metro areas
Over the past year, unemployment rates have decreased in eleven metropolitan areas and increased in one, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
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Illinois reports an 8% decline in drug overdose deaths for 2023
The administration of Governor JB Pritzker has announced a significant decline in drug overdose deaths in Illinois for the year 2023.
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IDOT hosts successful inaugural storm sewer cleaning training session
An inaugural training session on storm sewer cleaning, organized by IDOT’s Technology Transfer Center, was held in October 2024 at the Harry R. Hanley Building in Springfield.
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Illinois commission seeks members for new advisory group
The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) has announced the formation of the IDHHC Director’s Stakeholders Advisory Group (SAG).
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Illinois health department reports severe nursing home violations
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released the 2024 Fourth Quarter Report on Nursing Home Violations.
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Illinois announces grants for community health worker promotion
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced a new funding opportunity aimed at promoting the role of community health workers (CHWs) in Illinois.
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Illinois reports over $2 billion annual cannabis sales for 2024
As Illinois marks the fifth anniversary of legalizing adult-use cannabis, the state's Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced that cannabis sales have surpassed $2 billion annually.
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Illinois partners with Metrc for advanced cannabis tracking system
The State of Illinois has finalized a contract with Metrc to implement a new seed-to-sale system for its medical and adult-use cannabis programs.
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Illinois Deaf Commission seeks COO to oversee operations
The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission is currently seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to manage its operational functions.
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Illinois sees rise in respiratory illnesses driven by influenza
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported an increase in respiratory illnesses across the state, raising the overall activity level from Moderate to High.
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Illinois seeks sign language interpreter for mental health center
The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health (IDHS/DMH) is currently looking to employ a Human Services Sign Language Interpreter.
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Illinois responds to U.S. withdrawal from World Health Organization
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is addressing concerns following the Trump Administration's decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Unemployment falls across most metro areas as some regions face job declines
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security have reported a decrease in unemployment rates in nine metropolitan areas, an increase in three, and no change in two for the year ending December 2024.
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Illinois task force releases comprehensive analysis on generative AI impact
The Illinois Generative AI and Natural Language Processing Task Force has released a comprehensive report analyzing the impact of generative AI on various sectors in the state.
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Illinois regulators announce December 2024 enforcement actions
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has disclosed enforcement actions taken in December 2024.
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Illinois sees rise in jobs as unemployment falls slightly
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reported a decrease in the state's unemployment rate to 5.2% for December, alongside an increase in nonfarm payrolls by 8,800 jobs.
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Illinois expands online licensing system to include more professions
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has expanded its new online licensing system, CORE, to include four additional professions.
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Illinois launches new dashboard tracking violent deaths and firearm injuries
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has introduced a new dashboard that provides detailed information on violent deaths and firearm-related injuries across the state.
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Illinois takes control over Pulaski Savings Bank; Millennium Bank ensures service continuity
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Division of Banking, alongside the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), has assumed control of Pulaski Savings Bank in Chicago.
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Illinois fines mortgage firm $20M over data breach impacting millions
Illinois, along with 52 state financial regulatory agencies, has imposed a $20 million penalty on Bayview Asset Management LLC and its affiliates for inadequate cybersecurity practices.