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Illinois State Board of Elections met Oct. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 20, 2023

Illinois State Board of Elections met Tuesday, Oct. 17

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention met Oct. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 20, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Interagency Council on Early Intervention met Thursday, Oct. 12

IL. State Board of Education hiding email addresses

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Nov 19, 2023

The Illinois State Board of Education has declined to provide the email addresses of its employees pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act request by claiming that disclosing the email addresses of its employees (who presumably actually use the email addresses to conduct public business) would jeopardize the security of its system or its data, Section 7(1)(o) of the FOI Act.

Who made the biggest political contributions in Illinois during week ending Oct. 7?

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 19, 2023

The top 100 political contributions made during the week ending Oct. 7 found here.

Municipal motor fuel tax changes in Bensenville and Lemont effective January 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 17, 2023

Effective January 1, 2024, the municipalities of Bensenville and Lemont will implement a Municipal Motor Fuel Tax. This change affects areas within Cook, DuPage, and Will counties.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Sept. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 17, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee met Thursday, Sept. 14

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Children's Justice Task Force met Oct. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 17, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Children's Justice Task Force met Tuesday, Oct. 17

Illinois sees rise in unemployment rate as payrolls drop

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 16, 2023

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reported an increase in the state's unemployment rate, which rose by 0.2 percentage points to 4.6% in October. This rise accompanies a decrease in nonfarm payrolls by 15,000 jobs during the same period, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Illinois agencies launch winter weather safety campaign

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 16, 2023

As winter approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP), and Illinois Tollway are urging residents to prepare for snowy and icy conditions with their "Winter Weather - Get it Together" campaign. The initiative emphasizes safety measures and preparedness as snow and ice become more likely.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Colton’s Task Force Committee met Oct. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 16, 2023

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Colton’s Task Force Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 17

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Oct. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 16, 2023

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority Metro-East Region met Thursday, Oct. 12

VA Purchase Loans in Illinois average $293,754 for Q3 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 15, 2023

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Illinois in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $293,754, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of Sept. 24

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 15, 2023

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Sept. 24.

Controversial Illinois firearms ban legal challenge unlikely to be resolved until after registry deadline

By Prairie State Wire reports | Nov 15, 2023

An amended complaint of the Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois v. Pritzker has been filed with the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois.

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Oct. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 15, 2023

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Thursday, Oct. 12

Illinois Racing Board met Oct. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 15, 2023

Illinois Racing Board met Thursday, Oct. 12

Officials launch winter weather safety campaign in Rock Island

By Prairie State Wire | Nov 14, 2023

Transportation and law enforcement officials are set to commence the "Winter Weather - Get it Together" campaign. This initiative aims to prepare for the upcoming snow-and-ice season and provide crucial safety advice for drivers. The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and Rock Island County will participate in this effort.

Prairie State Wire

News from November 2023