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News from November 2023

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Illinois becomes first state in America to go backward on school choice

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner | Nov 13, 2023

School choice in Illinois is dead. For now. The teachers unions were on a warpath to kill Illinois’ small tax-credit scholarship program and their Democratic allies weren’t willing to cross them.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Oct. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 13, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, South Suburban Region met Wednesday, Oct. 11

Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council met Oct. 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 13, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council met Tuesday, Oct. 10

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Week ending Sept. 16: 132 deaths among Hispanic people in Illinois

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 12, 2023

There were 132 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending Sept. 16, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Who contributed the most in Illinois during week ending Sept.30?

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 12, 2023

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Sept.30 found here.

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IL Federation of Teachers: ‘IFT Applauds Illinois General Assembly for Ending Invest in Kids Voucher Program'

By Priaire State Wire | Nov 10, 2023

The Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) is celebrating the Illinois General Assembly’s decision to terminate the "Invest in Kids" voucher program.

Illinois State Board of Education, Gender Equity Advisory Committee met Sept. 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 10, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Gender Equity Advisory Committee met Friday, Sept. 8

Illinois Adoption Advisory Council met Oct. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 10, 2023

Illinois Adoption Advisory Council met Friday, Oct. 6

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General Assembly adjourns without funding Invest in Kids; Places educational future of 9,600 kids in jeopardy

By Prairie State Wire reports | Nov 9, 2023

State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) passionately called on the Illinois House to extend Invest In Kids – a vital scholarship program serving needy children – in the eleventh hour, emphasizing the urgent need to save scholarships for deserving students across the state.

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Illinois continues to have 9 colleges that still mandate “COVID” mRNA injection

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 9, 2023

Illinois still has nine colleges that require students to have “COVID” mRNA injections to attend their classes.

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Illinois offers bilingual livestock manager training workshops for compliance

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 9, 2023

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and the University of Illinois Extension have announced the Certified Livestock Manager Training (CLMT) for 2024. This year, livestock producers in Illinois can choose between eight in-person workshops and an online training option to fulfill the manure management training requirements mandated by the state's Livestock Management Facilities Act.

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Illinois announces vendor summit in Chicago for November

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 9, 2023

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), along with the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), Department of Transportation (IDOT), and Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (IPHEC), has announced the 2023 State of Illinois Vendor Summit. The event is set for November 30, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the University of Illinois at Chicago Student Center East.

Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met Oct. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 9, 2023

Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met Friday, Oct. 6

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drugs and Therapeutics Advisory Board met Oct. 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 9, 2023

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Drugs and Therapeutics Advisory Board met Thursday, Oct. 5

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Illinois Freedom Caucus on Invest in Kids: ‘CALL THE DAMN BILL!’

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 8, 2023

The Illinois Freedom Caucus is calling on House Speaker Chris Welch to bring a vote on an extension to the Invest in Kids tax scholarship program to the House Floor. The bill must be passed by the end of Veto Session on Nov. 9 in order to secure funding for over 9,000 needy students currently attending private schools.

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Illinois State Fair launches holiday sale with cookbooks and ride passes

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 8, 2023

The Illinois State Fair is set to offer a variety of holiday gift options this season, beginning Wednesday, November 15. Among the new offerings is an "Illinois' Best" cookbook featuring prize-winning recipes from the fair. The cookbook is available for purchase in person at the fairgrounds for $15 or online for $20, including shipping.

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Illinois State Fair offers holiday gifts including cookbooks and ride passes

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 8, 2023

The Illinois State Fair is offering new holiday gift options, including an "Illinois' Best" cookbook and special passes for the 2024 fair. The cookbook features prize-winning recipes from the fair, providing a range of dishes from main courses to desserts. It can be purchased in person at the Illinois State Fairgrounds for $15 or online for $20, which includes shipping.

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IDOT career fair offers job insights in Springfield on Nov. 15

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 8, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will hold a career fair on Wednesday, November 15, in Springfield. The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the IDOT headquarters located in the Harry R. Hanley Building, 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway.

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Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Sept. 17

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 8, 2023

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Sept. 17.

Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board met Oct. 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 8, 2023

Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board met Thursday, Oct. 5