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News from February 2023

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After School Yoga @ Main on Feb 15

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2023

(All ages) Come stretch, play, balance, and move at this after-school yoga class geared toward kids and their families

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Illinois: 742 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died during week ending January 21

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 8, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 742 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending January 21.

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'All for Justice' supporting Rochford, O'Brien fails to report $7 million TV blitz until after election

By LGIS | Feb 8, 2023

SPRINGFIELD – "All for Justice" campaign committee spent more than $7 million for the benefit of Supreme Court candidates Elizabeth Rochford and Mary O’Brien without immediately reporting the expenses as election law requires.

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Delaware pension investment earnings fall 84.2 percent

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 8, 2023

The earnings on investments for Delaware public pensions dropped from $987,326 in 2018 to $155,511 in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Step Afrika! to bring world renowned step, storytelling Feb. 11

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2023

Step Afrika!, the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, will perform at Augustana College, Saturday, Feb. 1

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Free Tax Help with AARP on February 13

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2023

Need help with your income tax returns?

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Giving Back at Rhythm City Casino Resort on Feb 15

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2023

EVERY WEDNESDAY IN FEBRUARY!

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SIC Celebrates Cte Month With Open House To Showcase New Virtual Reality Training For Nurses Feb. 23

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2023

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and Illinois community colleges across the state are celebrating their valuable role in preparing the workforce for in-demand jobs.

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Cook County invests in the future of urban agriculture

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2023

From helping backyard gardeners provide locally grown foods to supporting the growing urban agriculture system, new University of Illinois Extension staff are dedicated to meeting the needs of diverse communities.

Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission and Committee met Jan. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 8, 2023

Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission and Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 18

Illinois Liquor Control Commission met Jan. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 8, 2023

Illinois Liquor Control Commission met Wednesday, Jan. 18

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Citizens Utility Board: Ameren Illinois rate increase request ‘couldn’t have come at a worse time’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Feb 7, 2023

The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) is decrying an effort by Ameren to substantially hike rates on gas energy and electric power.

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Connecticut pension investment earnings fall 83.3 percent

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 7, 2023

The earnings on investments for Connecticut public pensions dropped from $3.1 million in 2018 to $517,070 in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Illinois during week ending Jan. 21

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 7, 2023

Illinois's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 21, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Bob Michel Bridge set for major upgrade under Rebuild Illinois initiative

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 7, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker has announced a $24.6 million investment to improve the Bob Michel Bridge in Peoria. The project is part of the Rebuild Illinois capital program, aimed at revitalizing infrastructure across the state. The bridge, which facilitates over 17,000 vehicles daily on Illinois 40, will undergo redecking and other upgrades.

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Illinois Department of Human Services Executive Committee met January 10

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 7, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Executive Committee met 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 10.

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How many 75-84-year-olds died in Illinois during week ending January 21?

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 7, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 615 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending January 21.

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education met Jan. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 7, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education met Friday, Jan. 13

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council met Jan. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 7, 2023

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council met Thursday, Jan. 12

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McCombie: ‘I am concerned that too often political considerations are a factor in making these appointments’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Feb 6, 2023

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) is not impressed by the way the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) of Tony Sanders as state superintendent was selected.