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Recent News About Illinois Department of Transportation
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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.
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Illinois invests billions in statewide transportation modernization
Under the direction of Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has continued efforts to modernize and revitalize transportation infrastructure across Illinois throughout 2024.
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Illinois awards grants for pilot projects tackling local healthcare inequities
Following a competitive grant process, the administration of Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have announced two Health Equity Zone (HEZ) grants aimed at addressing historic health disparities in McDonough...
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Illinois announces changes to income tax forms for 2024
Changes have been announced for the 2024 Illinois Income Tax forms and schedules affecting individuals and businesses.
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New public health laws in Illinois took effect in January
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced that several new "public health" laws and regulations that took effect January 1, 2025.
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Illinois Department announces November 2024 enforcement actions
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has released its enforcement report for November 2024.
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Illinois metro areas show mixed job trends over past year
Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs increased in seven metropolitan areas while decreasing in another seven, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).
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Illinois reports rise in respiratory illnesses amid holiday season
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported an increase in respiratory illnesses, moving the state's level from Low to Moderate.