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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.
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Illinois joins multi-state enforcement against Block Inc. for BSA/AML violations
Illinois, along with 47 other state financial regulatory agencies, has initiated an enforcement action against Block, Inc. The company is accused of violating the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws.
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Illinois joins IRS Direct File service for free electronic tax filing
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced that the state will participate in the IRS Direct File service starting January 27, 2025.
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Illinois offers free webinars on retirement savings and tax registration
A series of webinars is being organized for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Illinois.