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News from May 2020

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Cook County officials unlikely to delay property tax due dates

By Glenn Minnis | May 31, 2020

All indications suggest lawmakers in Illinois won’t adjust property tax due dates despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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IDVA: Department of Veterans' Affairs Launches ‘Operation Rising Spirit'

By Press release submission | May 31, 2020

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) launched "Operation Rising Spirit," a campaign challenging service organizations, volunteers, and patriots of Illinois to raise the spirits of military veterans and the heroic staff who care for them every day at state veterans' homes in Anna, LaSalle, Manteno, and Quincy, Illinois.

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ILLINOIS EPA: To Resume Phased-In Vehicle Emissions Testing

By Press release submission | May 31, 2020

Testing to Follow Strict Safety Guidelines to Protect Motorists and Staff

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IDHS: State of Illinois Receives $1.7 Million in Connectivity Assistance to Keep Older Illinoisans Connected During COVID-19

By Press release submission | May 31, 2020

Grant provides technology devices for socially isolated seniors and persons with disabilities

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IDOA: Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Racing Board Announce Patron Free Live Racing

By Press release submission | May 31, 2020

Horse racing is returning to Illinois tracks in June. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) worked with various stakeholders to bring patron free standardbred and thoroughbred racing back on tracks around the state while adhering to the social distancing guidelines.

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GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Illinois Concealed Carry Licensing Board

By Press release submission | May 31, 2020

Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration

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Colin Brinkmeier earns $86,400 at Illinois Department of Human Services in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2020

Colin Brinkmeier earned $86,400 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as an internal security investigator, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Tenille Bridges earns $51,900 at Illinois Department of Employment Security in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2020

Tenille Bridges earned $51,900 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Employment Security as an employment security program representative, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Brock Brinkman earns $88,400 at Illinois Department of Corrections in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2020

Brock Brinkman earned $88,400 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a correctional officer, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Shaniece Brinson earns $83,100 at Illinois Department of Human Services in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2020

Shaniece Brinson earned $83,100 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a human services caseworker, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Denise Briglio earns $142,500 at Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2020

Denise Briglio earned $142,500 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services as a public service administrator, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Dustin Newman earns $93,900 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections during 2019

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2020

Dustin Newman was ranked in the 87th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Jason Brink earns $80,800 at Illinois Department of Transportation in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2020

Jason Brink earned $80,800 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Transportation as a highway maintainer, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Ryan Buehnerkemper earns $133,600 working for the Illinois State Police during 2019

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2020

Ryan Buehnerkemper was ranked in the 97th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Brenda Rodriguez earns $93,800 working for the Illinois Department of Public Health during 2019

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2020

Brenda Rodriguez was ranked in the 87th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Nicholas Briggs earns $69,700 at Illinois Department of Corrections in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2020

Nicholas Briggs earned $69,700 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a correctional officer, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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James Brinkman earns $104,200 at Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2020

James Brinkman earned $104,200 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services as a senior public service administrator, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Adolfo Parravicini earns $93,900 working for the Illinois Department of Transportation during 2019

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2020

Adolfo Parravicini was ranked in the 87th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Catherine Hill earns $93,900 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services during 2019

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2020

Catherine Hill was ranked in the 87th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Jeff Allen earns $133,300 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections during 2019

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2020

Jeff Allen was ranked in the 97th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.