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News from June 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Autism Task Force met May 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 16, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Autism Task Force met Thursday, May 11

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Gov. Pritzker Joins Missouri Officials to Celebrate Start of New I-270 Chain of Rocks Bridge

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jun 15, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker joined the departments of transportation in Illinois and Missouri to celebrate the start of construction on the new Interstate 270 Chain of Rocks Bridge over the Mississippi River, part of a combined $531.6 million investment to improve one of the country's critical freight corridors. The project, made possible by Gov. Pritzker's historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program, will improve safety and mobility while creating good-paying jobs in an area experiencing strong industrial and commercial growth.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of June 4

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 15, 2023

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of June 4.

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Illinois: 27 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending May 27

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 15, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 27 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending May 27.

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee April 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 15, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee Wednesday, April 12

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Durbin Meets With Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jun 15, 2023

U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with the Governor of Puerto Rico, Pedro Pierluisi, to discuss the renewable energy investments underway on the island, critical workforce shortage issues, and the nutrition assistance limitations of the Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP).

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Durbin Questions District Court Nominees At Latest Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jun 15, 2023

U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned Loren AliKhan, nominated to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia; Susan DeClercq, nominated to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan; Julia Munley, nominated to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania; and Vernon Oliver, nominated to be United States District Judge for the District of Connecticut; at the latest Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Violence Prevention Ad Hoc Committee met May 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 15, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Violence Prevention Ad Hoc Committee met Thursday, May 11

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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Judiciary Committee Hearing On District Court Nominations

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jun 15, 2023

U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nominations of Loren AliKhan, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia; Susan DeClercq, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan; Julia Munley, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania; and Vernon Oliver, to be United States District Judge for the District of Connecticut.

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Wirepoints: ‘People are leaving Illinois for other states in record numbers’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jun 15, 2023

Wirepoints is alleging deception on behalf of Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the state’s Democrats regarding outmigration in the state.

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Opening of $31 Million Expanded Terminal at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jun 14, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker joined state and local officials to announce the grand opening of MidAmerica St. Louis Airport's expanded terminal - a $31 million multi-year project bolstered by $7 million in grant funding from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in addition to $24 million in federal dollars. The terminal expansion program supports passenger growth while giving airlines the opportunity to provide additional service.

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ISRA: ’In a few days our pro-gun attorneys will file our briefs’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jun 14, 2023

The Illinois State Rifle Association is celebrating the return of lobbyist Chris Cox as the organization prepares to take its challenge to higher courts and possibly the U.S. Supreme Court.

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June 12 sees Congressional Record publish “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 14, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “CLOTURE MOTION” on June 12.

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“Senate” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on June 12

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 14, 2023

“Senate“ was published in the Senate section on page S2037 on June 12

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Illinois during week ending May 27?

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 14, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 630 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 27.

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June 12 sees Congressional Record publish “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 14, 2023

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” was published on page S2040 of the Congressional Record on June 12.

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Grocery tax suspension ends; retailers to collect state tax starting July

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 14, 2023

Effective July 1, 2023, retailers are required to resume the collection of the state one-percent low rate on sales of groceries that are normally taxed at this rate. This follows the conclusion of a tax suspension period established by Public Act 102-0700. The Act had suspended the state one-percent low rate of sales and use tax on retail sales of groceries from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

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Rauner on Invest In Kids: ‘It’s a huge step back for empowering parents in the state of Illinois to lose that program’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Jun 14, 2023

Former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner was back in Springfield on Monday for the unveiling of his portrait.

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June 12 sees Congressional Record publish “APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” in the Senate section

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 14, 2023

The Congressional Record published “APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” in the Senate section on June 12.

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee met April 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 14, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee met Tuesday, April 4