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News from August 2023

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Illinois passed anti-doxing law providing civil remedies

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Aug 18, 2023

Governor Pritzker signed Public Act 103-0439 (Civil Liability for Doxing Act) which becomes effective on January 1, 2024.

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Attorney General Raoul Charges Marion Man With Possessing Child Pornography

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 18, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Williamson County man with 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 Vetoes Legislation

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 18, 2023

On August 16, Governor JB Pritzker vetoed the following legislation:

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Following Their Letter, Duckworth, Durbin, Applaud Biden Administration for Approving Illinois Disaster Declaration Following Severe Summer Storms

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 18, 2023

The Senators led the entire Illinois delegation in calling for federal assistance for Cook County

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Durbin Announces Federal Approval Of Critical Access Hospital Status For Iroquois Memorial Hospital

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 18, 2023

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined officials from Iroquois Memorial Hospital to announce that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved “Critical Access Hospital” (CAH) status for the Watseka health care facility. The designation pays certain rural hospitals a higher Medicare reimbursement rate, helping to stabilize and provide a critical financial boost for hospitals like Iroquois Memorial.

Illinois Gaming Board met June 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 18, 2023

Illinois Gaming Board met Thursday, June 15

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education met July 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 18, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education met Friday, July 14

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Jane Byrne & Weber Road interchanges win top Midwest honors

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 17, 2023

The reconstruction and modernization of the Jane Byrne and Weber Road interchanges have been recognized with top honors among Midwest states in the America's Transportation Awards. The revitalization of the Byrne interchange has transformed one of the nation's most congested highway freight bottlenecks into a thriving multimodal corridor, benefiting businesses, residences, and local attractions. Meanwhile, the innovative redesign of the Weber Road interchange using a diverging-diamond design has significantly improved mobility to accommodate increased traffic volumes,...

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met June 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 17, 2023

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, June 8

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council met July 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 17, 2023

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council met Thursday, July 13

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Illinois Freedom Caucus: ‘“The YMCA continues to change their story instead of simply admitting the truth of what happened to Abbigail Wheeler at their facility’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 16, 2023

The Illinois Freedom Caucus is continuing its cause against a Springfield YMCA that sided on behalf of a male identifying as a female who was allowed to use a girl's locker room during swim practice. The Freedom Caucus has said the YMCA lied about the girl, Abigail Wheeler, who said she was kicked out of the facility and off her swim team after surfacing the complaint.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Illinois during week ending July 22

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 16, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois in the week ending July 22, making up less than 0.5% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Aug. 6

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 16, 2023

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Aug. 6.

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Illinois drivers now pay 67 cents per gallon in state gas taxes, fees

By Prairie State Wire Report | Aug 16, 2023

Illinois residents pay 67 cents in state taxes per gallon on the gasoline they purchase, the second highest level among the 50 states, according to a new analysis by the Tax Foundation.

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Governor Pritzker supports youth at Illinois Sale of Champions

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 16, 2023

The Governor's Sale of Champions, an annual event in Springfield, Illinois, highlights the dedication and efforts of young individuals in the agriculture sector. Governor JB Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker purchased the Grand Champion Steer for $105,000, marking their fourth consecutive win. This purchase ties a record set by First Lady MK Pritzker in 2021. The couple also encouraged attendees to contribute towards champion exhibitors to support youth advancement in agriculture.

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Illinois Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee met July 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 16, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee met 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 18.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met June 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 16, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Monday, June 5

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met July 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 16, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Thursday, July 13

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12 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Illinois during week ending July 22

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 15, 2023

There were 12 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Illinois in the week ending July 22, making up 0.6% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Rebuild Illinois advances with major infrastructure projects in Kankakee

By Prairie State Wire | Aug 15, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced significant progress in the Kankakee area as part of Year Five of the Rebuild Illinois initiative. The program, backed by Governor JB Pritzker's capital plan, involves 12 projects with a total investment of $263.5 million aimed at enhancing safety and mobility while supporting job creation.