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News from August 2023

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Illinois opens lanes for Labor Day weekend; construction updates remain

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 31, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that it will reopen lanes closed for construction where possible during the Labor Day holiday weekend. This measure aims to reduce travel disruptions. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. on Friday, September 1, until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 4.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met July 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 31, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Monday, July 27

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Policy Review Committee met July 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 31, 2023

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Dental Policy Review Committee met Wednesday, July 26

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New Study: States, including Illinois, with less restrictive marijuana laws see a 32 percent higher frequency of marijuana-impaired driving

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 30, 2023

States, including Illinois, that have legalized high-THC marijuana, have seen a 32 percent higher frequency of marijuana-impaired driving than in states that have not legalized it, according to a new report released by the Drug Free America Foundation (DFAF).

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Aug. 20

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 30, 2023

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Aug. 20.

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Illinois authorities ramp up efforts against impaired driving over Labor Day weekend

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 30, 2023

Heading into the final weekend of summer, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), along with the Illinois State Police and local police departments, is increasing enforcement efforts to combat impaired driving. This initiative is part of the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign running through Labor Day weekend.

Illinois State Board of Elections met July 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 30, 2023

Illinois State Board of Elections met Wednesday, July 21

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met July 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 30, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Wednesday, July 26

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10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Illinois during week ending July 29

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 29, 2023

There were 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois in the week ending July 29, making up 0.5% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African-American Children in Foster Care met July 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 29, 2023

Advisory Commission on Reducing the Disproportionate Representation of African-American Children in Foster Care met 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 26.

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Attorney General Raoul Charges Two Edgar County Brothers With Possessing Child Pornography

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 29, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul today charged two Paris, Illinois men with the alleged possession of child pornography. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download and trade pornography online.

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Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Saline River Farms Facility

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 29, 2023

With support from the state's EDGE program and a USDA grant, Saline River Farms is investing $34.5 million to repair and expand its existing 60,000 square foot facility

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Duckworth, Durbin Announce $2.1 Million in Federal Grant Funding for Fair Housing Efforts in Chicago-area

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 29, 2023

On August 23, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced a total of $2,125,000 in federal funding for Illinois housing non-profits from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funding comes from the Fiscal Year (FY23) Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) Second- and Third-Year Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) grants. Continuing the funding these organizations secured in FY21 and FY22 FHIP competitions, today’s PEI grants will support private, non-profit fair housing enforcement organizations that meet statutory requirements to conduct testing, investigate violations and obtain enforcement of the rights granted under the Fair Housing Act. These grant recipients support and assist individuals who are the victims of housing discrimination.

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Durbin Discusses Rural Health Workforce Development At Southern Illinois Healthcare

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 29, 2023

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today participated in a roundtable discussion with leaders from Southern Illinois Healthcare, Shawnee Health, the nursing program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and the Egyptian Health Department to discuss his “Roadmap to Grow Illinois’ Rural Health Workforce”. This partnership organized by Durbin with hospitals, community health centers, medical and nursing schools, community colleges, dentists, physicians, and nurses will coordinate efforts and provide new funding to address health care workforce shortages and staffing crises in rural Illinois. The Roadmap focuses on: (1) pipelines to recruit middle/high-school students into health careers; (2) expanding capacity of clinical education programs; and (3) enhancing recruitment to rural areas.

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and Financial Oversight Panel met July 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 29, 2023

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, July 25

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met July 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 29, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority Springfield Region met Tuesday, July 25

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13 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Illinois during week ending July 29

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 28, 2023

There were 13 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois in the week ending July 29, making up 0.7% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

Illinois State Board of Education, East St. Louis Financial Oversight Panel met July 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 28, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, East St. Louis Financial Oversight Panel met Monday, July 24

Illinois State Board of Education, School Health Advisory Committee met July 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 28, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, School Health Advisory Committee met Monday, July 24

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428 people die from diseases of the heart in Illinois during week ending July 29

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 27, 2023

There were 428 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Illinois in the week ending July 29, making up 21.7% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.