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News from May 2023

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Pompeo on funding being pulled from Invest In Kids: ‘What an insult to Illinois families’

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 31, 2023

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is calling out Illinois Democrats for not funding the Invest In Kids Tax Scholarship Program.

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Attorney General Raoul Encourages Service Members, Veterans To Participate In Military Rights Webinar Series

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 31, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul is encouraging service members, veterans and their families to participate in a free webinar series to learn about the rights and benefits earned through military service. The Attorney General’s office is hosting the webinars, which began in May during Military Appreciation Month, that continue through June.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Illinois during week ending May 13?

By Prairie State Wire | May 31, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 675 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending May 13.

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Illinois Housing Development Authority Launches New Program to Support Emerging Housing Developers

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 31, 2023

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board of Directors has approved an award of $5 million to launch the Next Generation Capacity Building Initiative (Next Gen), a new program designed to expand the talent pipeline and increase diversity within the housing development field and related industries.

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Educational Freedom Institute executive director: Illinois politicians who shut down school choice funding are 'a bunch of hypocrites'

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 31, 2023

Corey DeAngelis, executive director of the Educational Freedom Institute, called Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Senate President Don Harmon and House Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch, all Democrats, “a bunch of hypocrites” because the Democratic-majority Illinois legislature did not extend a school-choice funding program, called Invest in Kids, in a May 26 tweet.

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Race fans advised of traffic impacts during Enjoy Illinois 300

By Prairie State Wire | May 31, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police are advising the public to plan ahead for traffic disruptions during this weekend's Enjoy Illinois 300 event in Metro East. The event, which includes a NASCAR Truck Series race, a NASCAR Cup Series race, concerts, and other activities at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, is expected to draw over 65,000 attendees from June 2 to June 4.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met March 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 31, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission Human Rights Authority East Central Region met Tuesday, March 16

Illinois State Board of Education, East St. Louis Financial Oversight Panel met April 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 31, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, East St. Louis Financial Oversight Panel met Monday, April 24

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Illinoisans aren’t better off under Gov. Pritzker’s budgets, economy

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner, Wirepoints | May 30, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is about to sign his fifth budget into law. It’s “balanced,” committed to “fiscal responsibility” and contains “transformative investments,” he says. It’s the same language we’ve heard from the governor over the last four years.

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Four Appointments to Boards and Commissions

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 30, 2023

Joseph Kagann will serve as a Member of the Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Board.* Kagann is a U.S. Army veteran whose extensive background includes information technology, intergovernmental relations, and vendor and inventory control. He currently works as the General Manager for Sky Zone Aurora where oversees daily sales, maintenance projects, and other tasks. In addition to his work at Sky Zone, Kagann was elected as Woodridge Village Clerk and has been serving since 2017. Prior to this, he was an elected Village Trustee for ten years. Kagann has been recognized for his military achievements and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and Army Commendation Award.

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508 people in 75-84 age group in Illinois are estimated to have died during week ending May 13

By Prairie State Wire | May 30, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 508 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 13.

Three big gimmicks in Illinois’ ‘balanced’ 2024 budget

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner, Wirepoints | May 30, 2023

State lawmakers have sent Gov. J.B. Pritzker a $50.6 billion 2024 budget for him to sign.

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Public invited to hearing on $802M expansion plan for I-55/I-72

By Prairie State Wire | May 30, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced a public hearing scheduled for June 13 regarding a proposed project to expand lanes on Interstate 55 and Interstate 72 in Springfield. The project's estimated cost is $802 million, which includes the reconstruction of several interchanges.

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Illinois State Fair announces box office opening and ticket details

By Prairie State Wire | May 30, 2023

The Illinois State Fair Box Office will commence in-person ticket sales for grandstand events on Thursday, June 1. Operating hours for the box office are set from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and an additional window from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 5. Tickets can also be purchased online via Ticketmaster.

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Illinois Department of Human Services Redeploy Illinois Oversight Board met April 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 30, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Redeploy Illinois Oversight Board met 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 21.

Illinois Gaming Board met March 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 30, 2023

Illinois Gaming Board met Thursday, March 16

Illinois State Board of Education, School Health Advisory Committee met April 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 30, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, School Health Advisory Committee met Monday, April 24

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Gov. Pritzker's Statement on the Passage of Illinois' Fifth Balanced Budget

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 29, 2023

"My thanks to Speaker Welch, Leader Jehan Gordon-Booth, and all the members of the House who voted today to advance our fifth balanced budget. This budget reaffirms our shared commitment to fiscal responsibility while making transformative investments in the children and families of Illinois that will be felt for years to come. I look forward to signing this budget making childcare and education more accessible, healthcare more affordable, and our state's business and economic position even stronger."

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Analysis: Illinois one of 41 states that do not ban affirmative action

By Prairie State Wire Report | May 29, 2023

With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule this summer on the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions, an analysis by the Prairie State Wire shows that Illinois is one of 41 states that currently allow affirmative action.

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Week of May 13: 394 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | May 29, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 394 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 13.