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News from October 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Sept. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 13, 2023

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board met Monday, Sept. 11

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Rebuild Illinois launches new projects in northern Cook County

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 12, 2023

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a series of projects in northern Cook County as part of the fifth year of the Rebuild Illinois initiative. This program, backed by Governor JB Pritzker's capital plan, aims to enhance infrastructure across the state. The current phase includes eight major projects with a combined investment exceeding $40 million, focusing on improving safety and mobility while creating jobs.

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Illinois: Device companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Illinois in Q3 2023

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 12, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 12 inspections at 12 device companies from Illinois in the third quarter of 2023.

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee met Aug. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 12, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee met Thursday, Aug. 3

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education met Sept. 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 12, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Committee for Agricultural Education met Friday, Sept. 8

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Which type of Illinois companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3 2023?

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 11, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 76 inspections at 75 Food and Cosmetics companies from Illinois in the third quarter of 2023.

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Rebuild Illinois outlines major infrastructure projects for Will County

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 11, 2023

Entering its fifth year, the Rebuild Illinois initiative has outlined significant projects in Will County, as announced by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The projects are part of a commitment made possible through Governor JB Pritzker's bipartisan capital program. Five major undertakings will see an investment exceeding $45 million, aimed at enhancing safety, mobility, and quality of life while supporting job creation in the region.

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

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 11, 2023

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

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council met Sept. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 11, 2023

Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council met Thursday, Sept. 7

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Kane County sees major infrastructure upgrades under Rebuild Illinois initiative

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 10, 2023

Entering the fifth year of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation has announced several projects in Kane County. These initiatives are part of a larger effort supported by Governor JB Pritzker's capital program, which aims to enhance safety, mobility, and quality of life while creating jobs in the region. The six major projects represent an investment exceeding $177 million.

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Hennepin updates telecommunications tax rate starting January 2024

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 10, 2023

The municipality of Hennepin has announced a change in its Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax rate, which will take effect on January 1, 2024. This adjustment is detailed in the document FY 2024-05, titled "Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax Rate Changes Effective January 1, 2024."

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee met Sept. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 10, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee met Thursday, Sept. 7

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee met Sept. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 10, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee met Thursday, Sept. 7

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VA home loan amount averages $288,360 in Illinois for Q3

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 9, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Illinois during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $288,360, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois ranks 18th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 9, 2023

Illinois ranked 18th in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2023 with 726 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois ranked 41st in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 9, 2023

With $288,360 in loans issued, Illinois ranked 41st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 726 home loans in Illinois totaling $209.3 million in Q3

By Prairie State Wire | Oct 9, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 726 home loans totaling $209.3 million in Illinois during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Illinois Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met September 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 9, 2023

Illinois Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met 2 p.m. Thursday, September 7.

Medicaid Advisory Committee, N.B. Stakeholder Subcommittee met Aug. 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 9, 2023

Medicaid Advisory Committee, N.B. Stakeholder Subcommittee met Monday, Aug. 28

Illinois DCFS Institutional Review Board met Aug. 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 9, 2023

Illinois DCFS Institutional Review Board met Tuesday, Aug. 22