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News from July 2023

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Illinois during Q2 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 13, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted nine inspections at nine Biologics companies from Illinois in the second quarter of 2023.

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Illinois State Fair introduces sensory-friendly features for greater accessibility

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 13, 2023

The Illinois State Fair has announced initiatives to make the event more accessible for individuals with sensory processing disorders. The measures aim to create an inclusive environment for those who experience sensory overload, such as individuals with autism, anxiety, and PTSD.

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee met May 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 13, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee met Tuesday, May 2

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

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 13, 2023

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

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Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation for Coles, Cook, Edgar, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Sangamon, and Washington Counties due to Severe Weather, Flooding, Tornadoes, and Derecho

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 12, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker has issued a Disaster Proclamation based on the severe weather, tornadoes, and derecho that affected Coles, Cook, Edgar, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Sangamon, and Washington Counties on June 29th continuing through July 4th. This declaration follows extensive work by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) with local governments to assess the impacts of the storms on the communities in the eight impacted counties.

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Illinois: Device companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Illinois in Q2 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 12, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 11 inspections at 11 device companies from Illinois in the second quarter of 2023.

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Illinois ranks 22nd in the U.S. for the most property taxes paid in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 12, 2023

In 2022, Illinois collected $68,795,000 in property taxes, ranking it 22nd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Illinois Freedom Caucus: ‘Official Birth Certificate Gender Changes with no Medical Proof?’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 12, 2023

The Illinois Freedom Caucus is calling out the state’s Democrat supermajority for a recently enacted law that will allow anyone to change their gender on state documents.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of July 2

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 12, 2023

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of July 2.

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Average VA home loan amount in Illinois falls in Q2

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 12, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Illinois during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $270,024, a 0.1 percent decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Illinois Gaming Board met April 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 12, 2023

Illinois Gaming Board met Thursday, April 27

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met May 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 12, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Firearm Prohibitors and Records Improvement Task Force met Thursday, May 25

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Gov. Pritzker To Lead Trade Mission to the United Kingdom

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jul 11, 2023

Governor Pritzker along with leaders in business and education from around the state will embark on a trade mission to the United Kingdom on July 16. The Governor will kick off the international trip by attending the Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 13-16 to discuss Illinois' commitment to electric vehicle manufacturing with automobile, energy, and supply chain industry leaders.

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VA provides 4.3% fewer purchase loans in Illinois for 2022 vs. 2021

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 11, 2023

The number of VA purchase loans in Illinois for 2022 was 8,393 and totaled $2.4 billion.

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Illinois ranks fourth in the U.S. for the most total taxes paid in 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 11, 2023

In 2022, Illinois collected $62,571,178,000 in total taxes, ranking it fourth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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FDA Inspection: What type of Illinois companies were under most scrutiny during Q2 2023?

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 80 inspections at 80 Food and Cosmetics companies from Illinois in the second quarter of 2023.

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VA provides 1,592 home loans in Illinois totaling $429.9 million in Q2

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 11, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 1,592 home loans totaling $429.9 million in Illinois during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA home loan amount averages $270,024 in Illinois for Q2

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 11, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Illinois during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $270,024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Illinois during week ending July 1

By Prairie State Wire | Jul 11, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois in the week ending July 1, making up less than 0.5% of total deaths by all causes in Illinois.

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Illinois Department of Human Services Social Services Advisory Council Outreach, Engagement, Equity, and Policy Committee met May 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 11, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Social Services Advisory Council Outreach, Engagement, Equity, and Policy Committee met 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 24.