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Recent News About Illinois Department of Transportation
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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.
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Illinois monitors avian flu impact on waterfowl
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is currently monitoring a significant event involving waterfowl mortality across various locations in Illinois.
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Illinois Department of Revenue releases 2024 legislative summary on tax law changes
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has released its 2024 Legislative Summary.
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Illinois sees slight drop in payrolls; unemployment rate holds steady
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reported a slight decline in nonfarm payrolls for November, with a decrease of 3,400 jobs.
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IDPH reports nursing home violations for third quarter of 2024
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released the 2024 Third Quarter Report on Nursing Home Violations.
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Illinois MCSAP unit enhances safety efforts with new uniforms
The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) Compliance Unit in Illinois recently held a safety audit at the District 1 office in Schaumburg.
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Illinois Department of Revenue addresses non-compliance in direct pay permit program
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has released a compliance alert highlighting that numerous participants in the Direct Pay Permit program (DPP) are not adhering to the necessary record-keeping, filing, and payment obligations for...
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Illinois extends deadline for storm-related unemployment aid applications
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has extended the deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) applications to December 13, 2024.
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IDPH urges vaccinations as cold weather increases risk of respiratory illnesses
As temperatures drop, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging residents to prepare for the respiratory virus season by getting vaccinated against flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
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Will County opens new DBE Resource Center to aid minority-owned businesses
A new resource center for the Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program has opened in Will County.
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Job growth reported in eight Illinois metro areas by October
Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs have risen in eight metropolitan areas and fallen in six for the period ending October 2024, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).
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IRS and Illinois Department offer tax update webinars in December and January
Representatives from the Internal Revenue Service and the Illinois Department of Revenue are set to provide updates and answer questions in a series of webinars.
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Illinois Department of Revenue offers free tax education webinar on December 3
The Illinois Department of Revenue is hosting a tax education webinar on December 3, 2024.