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News from February 2023

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Missouri pension investment earnings fall 81.6 percent

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 25, 2023

The earnings on investments for Missouri public pensions dropped from $6.3 million in 2018 to $1.2 million in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Week ending February 11 could be deadliest for people in 25-44 age group in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 25, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 83 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending February 11.

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Mississippi pension investment earnings fall 76.1 percent

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 24, 2023

The earnings on investments for Mississippi public pensions dropped from $2.6 million in 2018 to $617,432 in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Dec. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 24, 2023

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met Tuesday, Dec. 13

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Study captures nurses’ experiences of maternity care during COVID-19

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2023

Study captures nurses’ experiences of maternity care during COVID-19

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drug Utilization Review Board met Jan. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 24, 2023

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drug Utilization Review Board met Thursday, Jan. 26

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Minnesota pension investment earnings fall 78.7 percent

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 23, 2023

The earnings on investments for Minnesota public pensions dropped from $8.6 million in 2018 to $1.8 million in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Illinois: 25 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending February 4

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 23, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 25 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending February 4.

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Illinois State Fair announces new theme days including 'Twosday' discounts

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 23, 2023

The Illinois State Fair has announced new theme and discount days for its 2023 event. The fair will commence on Thursday, August 10, with County Fairs and Horse Racing Day. Gates will open at 7 a.m., offering a full day of horse racing, county fair celebrations, free entertainment, carnival rides, traditional activities, and the annual Twilight Parade.

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Dec. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 23, 2023

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Tuesday, Dec. 13

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission IL Racial Justice & Equity Committee met Jan. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 23, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission IL Racial Justice & Equity Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 25

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Illinois during week ending February 4?

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 22, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 729 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending February 4.

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Michigan pension investment earnings fall 86 percent

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 22, 2023

The earnings on investments for Michigan public pensions dropped from $8.7 million in 2018 to $1.2 million in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Bill requiring all-gender bathrooms to be heard Feb. 22: 'Contractors could build bathrooms with stalls/urinals for men, women and children to use together'

By Prairie State Wire Report | Feb 22, 2023

A bill detailing specifications of public bathrooms and opening all public restrooms to people of all genders.

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Gun ban: Do records indicate the governor and attorney general misrepresented facts to the court?

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Feb 22, 2023

Gun ban: Do records indicate the governor and attorney general misrepresented facts to the court?

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Did Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker lie to the American people on CNN?

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Feb 22, 2023

Did Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker lie to the American people on CNN?

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IDOT honors five firms at Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward conference

By Prairie State Wire | Feb 22, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the recipients of the awards from the 32nd Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward conference. The event aims to recognize achievements that have contributed to the growth and support of minority- and female-owned businesses in 2022.

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2023 Kenniebrew Awards

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2023

2023 Kenniebrew Awards

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NOTICE: Electronics Recycling

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2023

NOTICE: Electronics Recycling

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Over $23 Raised for Scholarship and Medical Equipment at Dueling Pianos Event

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2023

Over $23 Raised for Scholarship and Medical Equipment at Dueling Pianos Event