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139 Hispanic people in Illinois passed away in week ending Aug. 26

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 8, 2023

There were 139 Hispanic people who died in Illinois in the week ending Aug. 26, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Illinois's miscellaneous tax revenues up 21.2% since Q3 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 7, 2023

Illinois collected $189 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2023, a 21.2% increase over the same period the previous year when $156 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Illinois's miscellaneous tax revenues up 25.2% in Q3 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 6, 2023

Illinois collected $189 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2023, a 25.2% increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Illinois Gaming Board met July 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 6, 2023

Illinois Gaming Board met Tuesday, July 27

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Child & Adolescent Subcommittee met July 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 6, 2023

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Child & Adolescent Subcommittee met Friday, July 21

Pritzker made the state the ‘most welcoming’ to illegal immigrants in 2021: ‘The humanitarian crisis is overwhelming our ability to provide aid to the refugee population’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Oct 5, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker begs federal government for money to address illegal immigrant crisis as he calls the move by Texas to bus illegal immigrants to Illinois a ‘dehumanizing attempt to score political points.”

Illinois' individual income tax revenue unchanged as of Q3 2023 compared to Q3 2022

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 5, 2023

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $4.7 billion in individual income tax revenue for Illinois, the same amount as the third quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met July 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 5, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Asian American Advisory Council met Wednesday, July 26

Illinois Department of Human Services Mortality Review Board met July 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 5, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Mortality Review Board met Thursday, July 20

Pritzker: Access to animated pornography allows Illinois children to see ‘different perspectives’

By Prairie State Wire Report | Oct 4, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is celebrating disallowing local control over what books are located in public schools and libraries.

Governor Pritzker announces changes in state agency leadership

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 4, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker announced leadership transitions in several state agencies, effective at the end of 2023. Theresa Eagleson will step down as Director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). Lizzy Whitehorn, currently First Assistant Deputy Governor for Health and Human Services, has been appointed to succeed her starting January 1, 2024, pending Senate confirmation.

Eagleson announces departure; Whitehorn named new director of Illinois healthcare agency

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 4, 2023

Director Theresa Eagleson of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) will be stepping down at the end of 2023 after a five-year tenure. Governor JB Pritzker has appointed Lizzy Whitehorn, currently First Assistant Deputy Governor for Health and Human Services, to take over as Director starting January 1, 2024.

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority Board met July 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 4, 2023

Metropolitan Pier Exposition Authority Board met Tuesday, July 25

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education met July 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 4, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education met Friday, July 14

Illinois sees less property tax revenue in Q3 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 3, 2023

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $18 million in property tax revenue for Illinois, a 5.3% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Illinois Department of Human Services Social Services Advisory Council/Executive Committee met September 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 3, 2023

Illinois Department of Human Services Social Services Advisory Council/Executive Committee met 3 p.m. Thursday, September 7.

Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago School Financial Oversight Panel met July 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 3, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, North Chicago School Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, July 25

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council met July 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 3, 2023

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council met Thursday, July 13

Illinois' combined tax revenues down 20.5% from Q2 to Q3 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 2, 2023

Illinois collected $14.8 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the third quarter of 2023.

Illinois partners with national program to improve soil health