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News from November 2020

Illinois GOP: Pritzker MIA as LaSalle veterans die

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 30, 2020

Twenty percent of veterans at LaSalle Veterans’ Home have died from COVID-19 during November, according to a news release by Illinois GOP.

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Data scientist slams mainstream media for not sounding alarm on Covid situation in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire reports | Nov 30, 2020

An independent data scientist and MIT graduate is criticizing mainstream media for ignoring the alarming truth about the Covid infection rate in Illinois.

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ICF: Illinois High School Seniors Can Apply Now for 2021 Conservation Achievement Scholarships

By Gani Barrenechea | Nov 29, 2020

Applications are being accepted by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) for the 2021 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program.

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The Madigan documents get their debut

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 27, 2020

A special investigation committee has released over 200 emails and other documentation as it looks into House Speaker Michael Madigan’s involvement in a ComEd bribery scandal.

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OSFM: Congratulates Manhattan Fire Protection District on ISO Class 1 Rating

By Press release submission | Nov 27, 2020

Illinois now has 26 ISO Class 1 Rated Departments

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Illinois invalidated signatures off Kanye West candidate petition at extremely high rate

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 27, 2020

Kanye West was seen as a spoiler candidate.

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New Illinois business filings highest in Pope, Pulaski and Menard counties, Census Bureau finds

By LGIS News Service | Nov 27, 2020

Pope, Pulaski and Menard counties posted the highest percentage increases in Illinois business applications last year when compared with 2018, according to data released this month from the Census Bureau’s Business Formation Statistics (BFS).

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Breen charges speaker's cancellation of Veto Session is 'about self-preservation'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 25, 2020

Former Republican state House candidate Peter Breen argues the Illinois House speaker’s latest actions are to be expected.

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IEPA: Announces Virtual Environmental Education Opportunities

By Press release submission | Nov 25, 2020

Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest and Dive In! Educational Resources Available Online for Elementary and Middle School Students

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Don Iii Schrader earns $62,600 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 25, 2020

Don Iii Schrader earned $62,600 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections during 2019.

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IDPH: Free COVID-19 Testing Available at State Mobile Testing Sites in Central Illinois

By Press release submission | Nov 23, 2020

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has several mobile testing teams that are dispatched to various locations around the state each week to provide COVID-19 testing.

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DCEO: Reminds Local Governments to Submit Eligible Costs for the Local CURE Program

By Press release submission | Nov 23, 2020

With more than $100 million set to be paid out, more funding COVID-19 emergency relief available for local governments taking steps to submit anticipated costs and complete certification process

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CDB: Pritzker Administration Releases $142 Million in Capital Funding for Discovery Partners Institute, Illinois Innovation Network Hubs

By Press release submission | Nov 22, 2020

World-Class Centers to Help Promote Tech Innovation, Job Creation and Economic Growth Across the State

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Student headcounts at Illinois’ 2-year colleges declined nearly 14% over past year

By LGIS News Service | Nov 22, 2020

The number of students enrolled at Illinois’ 48 community colleges dropped 13.7 percent since the fall of 2019, according to a new enrollment survey published by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB).

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Iii Earl Minson earns $63,800 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 22, 2020

Iii Earl Minson earned $63,800 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections during 2019.

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Swamp Tours: Power Corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely

By Swamp Tours | Nov 20, 2020

Nineteenth-century religious and political scholar John Dalberg-Acton wrote "power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely."

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Stop the Steal rally Saturday in DuPage features Moms for America speaker

By Juliette Fairley | Nov 20, 2020

Mothers in Illinois and nationwide want to know their vote counted in the 2020 presidential elections and want to ensure that only legal votes were cast, according to an activist.

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Curran finds silver lining in session cancellation: 'The less they’re there, the fewer bad laws they can pass'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 20, 2020

Mark Curran is trying to see the positive in what some see as a dereliction of duty on the part of lawmakers in Springfield.

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Dabrowski blasts state Democrats over canceled session: 'Taxpayers everywhere should be appalled'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 20, 2020

Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski has a one-track mind when it comes to getting the state’s long-muddled finances in order.

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IDOT: With snow-and-ice season approaching, public encouraged: "Winter Weather - Get it Together"

By Press release submission | Nov 19, 2020

As snow-and-ice season fast approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are reminding the driving public that it's time for "Winter Weather - Get it Together."