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News from May 2021

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Coronavirus-fueled fraud in 2020 cost Illinois $93.3 million, study finds

By LGIS News Service | May 12, 2021

Fraud crimes such as identity theft and shopping scams cost Illinois $93.3 million last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, representing a nearly 160 percent increase over the amount of fraud that took place in 2019, according to a study by QuoteWIzard.com.

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Reeder: 'My family was a victim of something called "loot boxes"'

By Scott Reeder | May 12, 2021

Five years ago, I opened up my credit card bill and nearly keeled over.

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IDOT New EV charging station signs to appear soon along IL interstates

By Press release submission | May 12, 2021

Seven corridors will have the signs directing travelers to alternative fuel locations

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Andrade: Bill makes Department of Innovation and Technology Act more readable

By Bree Gonzales | May 12, 2021

The members of the House Committee on Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and IT unanimously voted yes on House Bill 3966 amending the Department of Innovation and Technology Act.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council Met Jan. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 12, 2021

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council Met Friday, Jan. 15.

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Scan Committee met April 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 12, 2021

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Scan Committee met 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 21.

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority Met April 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 12, 2021

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority Met Tuesday, April 27.

May 11: Congressional Record publishes “STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION” in the Senate section

By Prairie State Wire | May 11, 2021

“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION” was published on pages S2453-S2457 of the Congressional Record on May 11.

May 11: Congressional Record publishes “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section

By Prairie State Wire | May 11, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” on May 11.

“Infrastructure (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 11

By Prairie State Wire | May 11, 2021

The Congressional Record published “Infrastructure (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on May 11.

“MEASURES DISCHARGE PETITION” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 11

By Prairie State Wire | May 11, 2021

“MEASURES DISCHARGE PETITION” was published on page S2447 of the Congressional Record on May 11.

May 11: Congressional Record publishes “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section

By Prairie State Wire | May 11, 2021

The Congressional Record published “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section on May 11.

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Springfield sees 102,000 nonfarm payroll employees in April

By Prairie State Wire | May 11, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in Illinois' Springfield metropolitan statistical area was 102,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Illinois Right to Life: Poll 'perpetuates false information' about Parental Notification of Abortion Act

By Press Release | May 11, 2021

On Friday, May 7, Personal PAC released the results of a biased Public Policy Polling push poll that specifically and deliberately perpetuates false information about Illinois’ Parental Notification of Abortion (PNA) Act, yet still shows a majority of voters do not support repeal.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois Children and Family Services Advisory Council Met Jan. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 11, 2021

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois Children and Family Services Advisory Council Met Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Chicago Region Met May 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 11, 2021

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority, Chicago Region Met Tuesday, May 4.

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 10

By Prairie State Wire | May 10, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” on May 10.

“EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 10

By Prairie State Wire | May 10, 2021

“EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on page S2400 on May 10

Congressional Record publishes “April Jobs Report (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on May 10

By Prairie State Wire | May 10, 2021

The Congressional Record published “April Jobs Report (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on May 10.

Congressional Record publishes “STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION” in the Senate section on May 10

By Prairie State Wire | May 10, 2021

“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION” was published on pages S2414-S2421 of the Congressional Record on May 10.