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Major roadworks underway in northern Cook County under Rebuild Illinois
CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced a series of major construction projects in northern Cook County, as part of Gov. JB Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois capital program. The eleven projects represent an investment of nearly $148 million aimed at improving safety and mobility while creating jobs in the region.
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Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice announces job screenings for new youth center
The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) will host employment screening events for its Juvenile Justice Specialist positions at the new Monarch Youth Center in Lincoln. These specialists play a crucial role in providing a safe and healthy environment for youth through mentoring relationships and direct supervision. The full-time, year-round positions offer a starting salary of $62,532.
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International buyers join Illinois grain tour to boost export sales
In an effort to forge relationships and increase export sales of agricultural products, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host 31 international buyers from nine different countries as part of a four-day tour. Buyers from Honduras, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, China and Vietnam will visit Illinois facilities from September 9 to 12.
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Kane County sees major roadwork under Rebuild Illinois program
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced major road and bridge projects in Kane County as part of Gov. JB Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois capital program. The initiative, described as historic and bipartisan, involves a total investment of nearly $107 million aimed at improving safety and mobility while sustaining and creating jobs in the region.
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IDOA announces federal funding distribution to support Illinois' specialty crop industry
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will distribute nearly $525,000 over three years to support the state's specialty crop industry through the 2024 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant program. This funding was authorized by the 2018 Federal Farm Bill.
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Illinois health department issues PSAs on congenital syphilis
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued several public service announcements for Illinois radio stations to promote awareness of the growing problem of congenital syphilis.
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2024 October Commission Calendar now available
The 2024 October Commission Calendar is now available for download and viewing.
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Illinois Department of Public Health highlights National Food Safety Education Month
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding residents to focus on the safe handling and preparation of food as September marks National Food Safety Education Month. This period coincides with various gatherings such as Labor Day weekend cookouts and football tailgate parties, which can be compromised by unsanitary practices.
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Illinois reports first West Nile virus death of 2024
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported the first 2024 death of an Illinois resident due to West Nile virus (WNV). The individual, in their 80s and residing in Lake County, experienced the onset of WNV symptoms in mid-August and died shortly thereafter. In addition to this fatality, IDPH has confirmed nine non-fatal cases of WNV so far this year.
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Nonfarm jobs rise in nine Illinois metro areas as unemployment rates increase statewide
Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in nine metropolitan areas, decreased in three, and remained unchanged in two for the year ending July 2024, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in all fourteen metropolitan areas.
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Illinois Department of Public Health offers services at DuQuoin State Fair
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will provide a variety of public health information and services at the DuQuoin State Fair, beginning Friday, August 23, 2024, and running through Monday, September 2.
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IDPH posts second quarter nursing home violations for 2024
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the release of the 2024 Second Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violations. The report, detailing 268 violation reports completed in the second quarter of 2024, is available on the IDPH website.
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New sales tax exemption for home-delivered meals effective July
Effective July 1, 2024, purchases of home-delivered meals provided to Medicare or Medicaid recipients where payment is made by an intermediary, such as a Medicare Administrative Contractor, a Managed Care Organization, or a Medicare Advantage Organization, pursuant to a government contract, are exempt from the Retailers’ Occupation Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, and the Service Use Tax Act. This exemption is codified under 35 ILCS 120/2-5(49); 35 ILCS 115/3-5(36); 35 ILCS 110/3-5(35); and 35 ILCS 105/3-5(44).
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Illinois sees rise in payroll jobs but increase in unemployment rate for July
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage points to 5.2 percent, while nonfarm payrolls rose by 12,900 in July, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The revised unemployment rate for June was 5.0 percent, unchanged from the preliminary figure. However, the June monthly change in payrolls was revised significantly from an initial report of a gain of 10,400 jobs to a loss of 4,300 jobs.
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Illinois announces $9 million investment in new digital licensure process
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today plans to secure a new professional licensing system for individuals whose careers require a license to work in Illinois. This initiative is part of efforts to modernize outdated processes.
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Chicago reduces prepaid wireless E911 surcharge rate to zero percent
Effective August 5, 2024, the Prepaid Wireless E911 Surcharge rate imposed on sales of prepaid wireless telecommunications service within the city of Chicago decreased from three percent to zero percent.
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Report reveals significant health toll faced by homeless individuals in Illinois
People experiencing homelessness are likely to have a significantly reduced life expectancy and are more likely to be the victim of a violent assault or homicide, according to a report prepared for the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) by the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health.
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September commission calendar for 2024 now available
The 2024 September Commission Calendar is now available for download and viewing.
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Jobs increase in five Illinois metro areas; unemployment up statewide
Over the year ending June 2024, total nonfarm jobs increased in five metropolitan areas, decreased in six, and remained unchanged or nearly unchanged in three, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Over the same period, the unemployment rate increased in all fourteen metropolitan areas.
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Illinois Department of Revenue issues guidance on net loss deduction changes
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued a bulletin to assist corporations affected by changes to the Illinois net loss deduction limitation. The guidance aims to help these corporations determine whether they need to start making estimated payments or adjust their existing estimated tax payments. Additionally, the bulletin provides strategies to minimize or avoid late-payment penalties.