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Illinois State Board of Education, Consolidated Committee of Practitioners met Thursday, Jan. 30

Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board met Jan. 30

Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board met Thursday, Jan. 30

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drug Utilization Review Board met Jan. 30

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drug Utilization Review Board met Thursday, Jan. 30

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Jan. 29

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 29

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Jan. 29

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Wednesday, Jan. 29

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Institutional Review Board met Jan. 28

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Institutional Review Board met Tuesday, Jan. 28

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Jan. 28

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Tuesday, Jan. 28

Illinois State Rifle Association backs Todd Vandermyde for NRA Board

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 1, 2025

The Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) is endorsing Todd Vandermyde in his campaign for the NRA Board of Directors.

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Dec. 17

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Dec. 17

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Dec. 17

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Dec. 17

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Jan. 28

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, Jan. 28

Illinois State Board of Education, School Health Advisory Committee met Jan. 27

Illinois State Board of Education, School Health Advisory Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 27

Illinois State Board of Education, State Assessment Review Committee met Jan. 28

Illinois State Board of Education, State Assessment Review Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 28

Illinois marks 50 years of child support services with new initiatives

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Illinois Child Support Services program.

Illinois considers adopting California's vehicle emissions standards

The Illinois Pollution Control Board is considering adopting California's vehicle emissions standards, including Advanced Clean Cars II, Advanced Clean Trucks, and the Low NOx Heavy-Duty Omnibus Regulation.

Mason State Tree Nursery begins annual spring seedling sale on February 3

The Mason State Tree Nursery is set to commence its annual spring seedling sale on February 3, running until mid-May.

Illinois allocates over $60M for natural resources projects under Rebuild Illinois

The Capital Development Board (CDB) has announced over $60 million in funding for deferred maintenance projects within the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).

Illinois reports increased deer harvest for the latest hunting season

Hunters in Illinois have harvested a preliminary total of 170,758 deer during the 2024-2025 archery and firearm seasons, which ended on January 19.

Illinois focuses on heart health awareness during American Heart Month