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News from December 2023

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Federal grant boosts rural transport with $52.8M awarded for Bloomington road upgrades

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 13, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a significant federal grant of $52.8 million to enhance the Illinois 9 corridor in Bloomington. This initiative is part of a broader federal program aimed at boosting mobility, safety, and economic growth in rural areas.

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Nov. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 13, 2023

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Thursday, Nov. 9

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Nov. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 13, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Tuesday, Nov. 7

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority North Suburban Region met Nov. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 12, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority North Suburban Region met Tuesday, Nov. 7

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Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Medicaid Advisory Committee met November 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 12, 2023

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Medicaid Advisory Committee met 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 8.

ISBE, Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, Executive Committee met Nov. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 12, 2023

ISBE, Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, Executive Committee met Monday, Nov. 6

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Who contributed the most in Illinois during week ending Oct. 28?

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 11, 2023

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Oct. 28 found here.

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Illinois clarifies tax obligations for parking booking intermediaries

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 11, 2023

Effective January 1, 2024, Public Act 103-0009 introduces amendments to the Parking Excise Tax Act. These changes clarify the responsibilities of booking intermediaries in relation to collecting and remitting the parking excise tax.

Illinois State Board of Education, School Health Advisory Committee met Nov. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 11, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, School Health Advisory Committee met Monday, Nov. 6

Illinois State Board of Education Recalibrate Committee met Nov. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 11, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education Recalibrate Committee met Monday, Nov. 6

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Institutional Review Board met Sept. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 9, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Institutional Review Board met Tuesday, Sept. 26

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Comptroller Mendoza issues holiday shopping safety tips

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 8, 2023

Comptroller Susana Mendoza has issued a set of guidelines for consumers to follow during the holiday shopping season to protect against scams, identity theft, and fraud. "That perfect present you picked out for a loved one may end up costing you dearly if you aren’t careful," she warned.

Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago Independent Authority met Sept. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 8, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago Independent Authority met Tuesday, Sept. 26

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Nov. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 8, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 2

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Illinois Department of Revenue hosts free tax education webinar on December 19

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 7, 2023

The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced a free webinar scheduled for December 19, 2023. The session will cover updates and changes in tax forms relevant to individual income tax, business income tax, withholding income tax, sales tax, and MyTax Illinois. Participants will also be informed about legislative changes for the upcoming tax year.

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority met Sept. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 7, 2023

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority met Tuesday, Sept. 26

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Nov. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 7, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, Nov. 2

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Oct. 15

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 6, 2023

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Oct. 15.

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IL GOP: ‘Time and time again, the Majority Party has shut down meaningful anti-corruption proposals’

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 6, 2023

The Illinois Republican Party has reiterated its long-standing demand for robust ethics reforms and elevated standards for elected officials in the state, particularly within the House. The party has reproached the Democrats for persistently blocking anti-corruption proposals despite numerous high-profile indictments and convictions.

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Gov. Pritzker pulls plug on Chicago mayor's migrant camp site in Brighton Park

By Prairie State Wire | Dec 6, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has withdrawn support for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed site to accommodate 2,000 asylum-seeking migrants in a winterized tent encampment. The decision came after the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) reviewed an environmental study commissioned by City Hall.